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LaMarcus Aldridge: retirement was ‘very, very tough’ but now the future beckons

In talking with Sopan Deb of the New York Times, LaMarcus Aldridge reveals the depth of his depression after a heart ailment forced him to retire after fives into his Nets tenure and how good feels about this season ... and perhaps beyond.

Aldridge described how after he stepped out of the game so abruptly last April he had to adjust. No more texting with the guys, no more traveling, no more camaraderie.

“I’m to myself more than most, so the guys not texting me didn’t affect me. I don’t really text with guys now,” said Aldridge.