Longtime NBA big man LaMarcus Aldridge has retired as a player, announcing the news today on Twitter.
“In the words of TB12, you only get one big, emotional retirement,” Aldridge wrote, referencing NFL star Tom Brady. “… So, on that note…I’m thankful for all the memories, family and friends I made throughout my career. It was one hell of a ride and I enjoyed every min!”
The second overall pick in the 2006 draft out of Texas, Aldridge averaged 19.1 points and 8.1 rebounds in 1,076 career NBA regular season games for the Trail Blazers, Spurs, and Nets. He contributed 20.8 PPG and 8.5 RPG in another 72 postseason contests.
Aldridge, who is now 37 years old, was named to the NBA All-Star team seven times over the course of his 16-year career — four times with Portland and three with San Antonio. He also earned All-NBA Second Team honors twice and made the All-NBA Third Team three times.
This is technically the second retirement announcement Aldridge has made in the last two years. He initially said he was retiring in April 2021 after experiencing an irregular heartbeat during a game with the Nets. However, Aldridge became confident enough in his health to make a comeback in 2021/22, appearing in 47 games last season for Brooklyn.
Aldridge played his last NBA game on April 6, 2022. He reportedly worked out for Dallas last month, but didn’t catch on with the Mavericks or any other team this season.
Great career!
Legend!
Third times the charm I guess
Here we go again. Smdh…
Im glad he finally realized his life is more important than money
He really screwed the Nets 2 years ago.
Oh get out of town, no one “screws” the Nets, the Nets screw the Nets and we all can see it and know why.
Also, like he got a potentially dangerous heart condition on purpose. C’mon now.
Aldridge had some good years, and a fairly sharp decline with age. I thought he was already retired. Didn’t know he was trying to make a roster still.
Hope he has a good second life, and career.
Me too.
Legend
No lol