Former Chicago Bulls center, Nazr Mohammed, has decided to retire from the NBA. Mohammed played 17 seasons and played on 8 different teams. Mohammed provided significant minutes from the bench and will be missed throughout the league.
Mohammed recently wrote about his experiences on his blog stating, "So, if I’m really being honest with myself, I want to play basketball, but if I had to sign today or tomorrow, the answer would be "No!!" I look at it like this: I’m not willing to play the role that I’ll be needed for right now, which is to provide veteran leadership, a locker room presence, insurance in case someone gets hurt, etc. In a few months, if the right team that has an identity and a need for what I bring calls me, then maybe."
Maybe we will see him come back to the NBA if a team has an injury and needs a back up center. At 38 years old, he may not be as effective as a younger center, but he can still provide leadership in the locker room and be a great mentor to an up and coming center.
Mohammed had some decent statistical seasons as he averaged at least 10 points per game and 7 rebounds per game for five seasons. He even provided some decent minutes for the San Antonio Spurs during their championship season in 2005.
Nazr Mohammed has retired from basketball and now the next chapter of his life begins! Thanks for reading.
