Former Dunk Contest champion retiring from NBA

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Former Dunk Contest champion announces his retirement from NBA

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Darryn Albert | Last updated 12/2/23

Flight No. 31 has landed for the final time.

In an episode this week of his self-titled podcast, veteran NBA swingman Terrence Ross announced he has officially retired from the league. Having gone unsigned for the 2023-24 campaign, Ross is hanging up his sneakers after 11 career seasons.

“That’s it, I got all the basketball out of me,” said Ross. “It’s official.”

The 32-year-old Ross added that a compounding of injuries and a desire to be at home with his family led him to the decision.

Here is the full clip.

It’s official: @TerrenceRoss is hanging it up after more than a decade in the league

Full episode: https://t.co/0Ttf8quAHJ pic.twitter.com/ed0fY0xPwf

— THE T.ROSS PODCAST (@TRossPodcast) December 1, 2023

Ross, a former No. 8 overall pick, played for three teams (the Toronto Raptors, Orlando Magic and Phoenix Suns) and was best known as a microwave scorer off the bench. He averaged 11.0 points per game for his career and also had plenty of hops, winning the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest in 2013 – just the second Raptor to ever do so after Vince Carter in 2000.

While Ross provided plenty of priceless viral moments over the years, he can now call it a wrap after 11 seasons in the NBA and roughly $92 million in estimated career earnings.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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