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David Lee announces his retirement

After a 12-year career, David Lee has called it a career. The big man announced his retirement via Instagram early afternoon Sunday.

David Lee, the only Knick to make an All-Star team between 2002 and 2010, has retired from the NBA: pic.twitter.com/uOihbn9KRK

— Tommy Beer (@TommyBeer) November 19, 2017

Last season, Lee was a valuable bench player for the Spurs. He averaged 7.3 points and 5.6 rebounds, while shooting 59% from the field for San Antonio.

While he will be remembered fondly by Spurs fans, his best seasons were in New York and Golden State.