36er knew his NBL days were numbered when he had the 'most pain ever'

Isaac Humphries, the 211-centimetre centre, has retired from professional basketball at the age of 28 following a knee injury that forced him into early retirement. Despite his career-best season, Humphries admitted that the pain in his knee had reached a point where he could not continue playing. Although many fans were hopeful he would miss only the first few rounds of the 2026/27 season, Humphries announced his retirement during a phone interview with ABC Sport's Summer Grandstand program.

The decision was primarily medical, as he could not alleviate the intense pain in his knee. In his retirement announcement, Humphries expressed sadness about the loss of his physical visibility in the sport, but he remains confident that his legacy will endure. He also mentioned his plans to take a break from basketball and explore other avenues, such as music and storytelling, to continue sharing his experiences and legacy.