LaMarcus Aldridge Retires from NBA after 16 Seasons and 7 All-Star Appearances.

LaMarcus Aldridge, a 7-time NBA All-Star, has announced his retirement from basketball after 16 seasons. Aldridge, who played for the Brooklyn Nets in the 2021-22 season, had previously retired in 2021 to prioritize his health after experiencing an irregular heartbeat during a game. He thanked his family, friends, and fans for their support throughout his career and cited Tom Brady's advice on having only one big, emotional retirement. Aldridge played for the Portland Trail Blazers for nine seasons and the San Antonio Spurs for six seasons, scoring a career-high 56 points in a game for the Spurs. He finishes his career with 20,558 points and averages of 19.1 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.1 blocks per game.