Sterling Davis has agreed a new one-year deal to remain as Glasgow Rocks coach but has revealed his decision to call time on his playing career at the age of 37.

With his on-court role declining, the American has previously hinted that pulling double duty was becoming too much of a load with the BBL outfit failing to land any silverware during his eight years at the helm.

And with another re-building job lined up for this summer, Davis believes throwing all his energies into coaching can help end that trophy drought.

"I am definitely looking forward to just coaching and focusing solely on the tactical side of things as opposed to both the tactical and physical side," he said. "It's a weight off my shoulders and I am looking forward to the challenge ahead. I want to put a team together that will fight for silverware. The city of Glasgow deserves it."

The Texan-born forward retires after playing over 400 games in the BBL since arriving at Brighton Bears in 2001, where he won the National Cup, the only major prize of his career.

But with one further chance to deliver success in Glasgow, club bosses will now be under pressure to provide Davis with the resources to hire an assistant to match the scouting and analytic systems of their rivals - as well as extra funds to bring in fresh blood to strengthen a roster that ended up fifth in the BBL this season after losing to Newcastle in January's Cup final.

"With the Rocks out of the playoffs for this season, Coach Davis is already looking at 2015-16," said general manager Daniel Bajwoluk. "The club will be hoping to announce player signings during the early stages of the off-season."

The San Antonio Spurs' reign as NBA champions was ended yesterday when they lost 111-109 to the LA Clippers in the deciding seventh game of their first round playoff series.