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Former Orono standout Jon Leuer announces retirement from NBA

Former Orono High School and Wisconsin standout Jon Leuer announced his retirement from professional basketball, ending a career that included 377 regular-season NBA games with five teams before he was slowed by injuries in recent years.

"I love the game of basketball. I still want to play, but I know deep down it's not the right decision for my health anymore," Leuer, who turned turned 31 May 14, wrote on his social media accounts. "... It's taken me a while to come to grips with this, but I'm truly at peace with my decision to officially retire."

The 6-10 Leuer, who was from Long Lake, was primarily a guard in high school, but after committing to play for Wisconsin under coach Bo Ryan, he had a 10-inch growth spurt before his senior year at Orono.