Wildcats comment on Cotton departure

The Perth Wildcats have thanked Bryce Cotton for his contributions to the club, after he confirmed he would not be retuning next season.

Cotton revealed on Instagram on Tuesday he'd be leaving the Wildcats, with his next destination still unknown.

The five-time NBL MVP, three-time NBL champion, eight-time NBL scoring champion and seven-time Gordon Ellis Medal winner leaves an unmatched legacy. 

Wildcats Owner, Mark Arena, says while the club is saddened to lose Cotton’s remarkable talent, there is an understanding of the global reach of basketball and the lucrative opportunities that present themselves to athletes at the pinnacle of their career.

“We cannot thank Bryce enough for what he’s done for our club across the past nine seasons,” Arena said.

"His achievements at the Wildcats have been nothing short of historic and he will go down as one of the greatest players in our proud history.”

Arena added the Wildcats’ management and coaching staff is incredibly confident of the depth of skill within its squad and motivated by the additional resources now available to foster high calibre talent.

“Star players carry an incredible amount of mystique around them, but basketball is a team sport,” Arena said.

"We’ve locked in some high-quality re-signings with Kristian Doolittle on a three-year deal, skipper Jesse Wagstaff staying with us for a remarkable 17th season and we’re looking forward to building out our roster over the coming weeks.”