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NBA Players React to 14-Year Veteran Retiring

Several NBA players have reacted to this retirement announcement.

Joey Linn

Chicago Bulls guard D.J. Augustin (14) dribbles the ball against Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) during the 2014 NBA Playoffs at United Center.
Chicago Bulls guard D.J. Augustin (14) dribbles the ball against Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) during the 2014 NBA Playoffs at United Center. / Mike DiNovo-Imagn Images
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It was announced on Sunday by 14-year NBA veteran D.J. Augustin that his basketball career has come to an end. In a heartfelt post on Instagram, Augustin said farewell to the NBA after a great career.

“Today, I’m officially announcing my retirement from the game I’ve loved for so long,” Augustin began. “Basketball has been more than a sport, it has been a journey filled with unforgettable memories, friendships, lessons and experiences beyond the court.”

The ninth overall draft pick in 2008 added, “From growing up in New Orleans, with a dream of making it to the NBA to having a 15 season career, fulfilling that dream. I’m grateful for every high and every low, every team, every city, and every fan who’s supported me and my family along the way.”

Several current and former NBA players reacted to this news in the comments.

Via John Wall: “Congrats my dawg and good luck on the nxt chapter 💯👌🏾‼️”

Via Isaiah Thomas: “One of the guys I always looked up too!! Thanks for paving the way for guys like myself!!”

Via Rudy Gay: “congratulations brother”

Via Quincy Acy: “REAL TALK !!!! Hell of Career My Brother !”

Via Michael Carter Williams: “Congrats brodee! Proud of you gang 🔥”

Via Wayne Ellington: “Congratulations fam! HS class 06’!”

Via Christian Wood: “Unc congrats man 🔥🔥”

Via Jared Dudley: “Helluva career brotha! Glad we got that one year together to form a lifetime friendship! Enjoy your next chapter in life! 👏🏽”

Via Danny Green: “Congrats brethren, helluva career!!💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽”

Via Kenyon Martin Jr.: “Congrats Unc!”

These are just some of the reactions to Augustin’s announcement. His post has tallied over 83,000 views and over 660 comments. The most-liked comment came from Wall, who competed against Augustin in the Eastern Conference for so many years.

John Wall and D.J. Augustin
Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) dribbles the ball as Orlando Magic guard D.J. Augustin (14) defends during the first quarter at Amway Center. / Kim Klement-Imagn Images

Also currently out of the NBA, Wall has not yet announced his retirement after last playing for the LA Clippers during the 2022-23 season.

As for Augustin, he spent 14 seasons in the NBA across stops with the Charlotte Bobcats, Orlando Magic, OKC Thunder, Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, Chicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons, Milwaukee Bucks, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Lakers, and Toronto Raptors.

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JOEY LINN

Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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