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PBA: Mick Pennisi, big man known for his shooting touch, retires

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/sports/09/03/pennisi-2017-090217.jpg?ext=.jpg"/><figcaption>Mick Pennisi&#x27;s abilities to score from the perimeter and defend big men made him a sought-after player in the PBA, even into his 40s. PBA Media Bureau</figcaption></figure></div>Mick Pennisi, a big man who made a living knocking down long-distance shots, is retiring from professional basketball.According to a <a href="http://www.spin.ph/basketball/news/mick-pennisi">report</a> on Spin.ph, Pennisi, 42, has decided to take care of a poultry business in Thailand, where he is set to fly to before September ends.Eric Arejola, GlobalPort alternate governor, told PBA reporter Gerry Ramos that team management tried to convince Pennisi to see the season through and try to reach the 5,000-point milestone. But Pennisi, who is 33 points short of that mark, seemed decided on hanging up his jersey for good.Pennisi made his intentions known after GlobalPort&#x27;s win over TNT in the PBA Governors&#x27; Cup on Friday.Before his arrival in the PBA in 2000, it was rare to see a PBA player of his size, especially at nearly 7 feet, be comfortable and effective hitting from the outside.But that skill came in handy when he played for Yeng Guiao with Red Bull and on several editions of the national team that needed somebody who can space the floor on offense and match up well with towering centers on defense.Pennisi won 3 titles with Red Bull, and 2 for the San Miguel franchise. He also played for Barako Bull, Star, Phoenix and this season for GlobalPort.He shot to fame in 2012 with the &quot;<a href="https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/video-mick-pennisi-with-the-worst-basketball-flop-of-all-time/">flop</a> seen &#x27;round the world.&quot;<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/sports/09/03/flop.jpg?ext=.jpg"/><figcaption>Mick Pennisi&#x27;s delayed reaction after Petron&#x27;s Will McDonald threw the ball in his face in a March 21, 2012 game. The stunt made it to many yearend hilarious sports lists, with some media calling it &quot;the worst flop in history.&quot; File/PBA Media Bureau</figcaption></figure></div>(For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com/">ABS-CBN Sports website</a>.)

It was rare to see a PBA player of Pennisi's size, especially at nearly 7 feet, be comfortable and effective hitting from the outside.

It was rare to see a PBA player of Pennisi's size, especially at nearly 7 feet, be comfortable and effective hitting from the outside.