Brooklyn Nets big man LaMarcus Aldridge is prioritizing his health over his career. Aldridge announced his retirement from the NBA on Thursday, revealing he experienced an irregular heartbeat during Saturday's game.
In a statement, Aldridge laid out the situation, saying he told the Nets he was experiencing issues and the team sent him to the doctor Sunday. Aldridge said he was doing better now, but called the situation "one of the scariest things I've ever experienced."
Aldridge, 35, said he experienced an irregular heartbeat during Saturday's game, and that his "rhythm got even worse" later that night.