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7-time All-Star LaMarcus Aldridge announces retirement after 16 seasons; quotes Tom Brady

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LaMarcus Aldridge is calling it a career, he announced Friday. The decorated center played for the Brooklyn Nets in 2021-22 but has not played in a game this season. Having previously retired once, the 7-time All-Star channeled Tom Brady when breaking the news.

"In the words of TB12, you only get one big, emotional retirement…," Aldridge wrote on Twitter. "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!"

In the words of TB12, you only get one big, emotional retirement… so, on that note…I’m thankful for all the memories, family and friends I made throughout my career.