Orlando Magic Ex Terrence Ross Announces Retirement

"I think I'm done, bro. I think I got all the basketball out of me," former Orlando Magic guard Terrence Ross said on his podcast.

Jeremy Brener | Dec 1, 2023

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ORLANDO - A former member of the Orlando Magic is hanging his sneakers up.

Terrence Ross, 32, announced his retirement on his podcast Friday.

"I think I'm done, bro. I think I got all the basketball out of me," Ross said.

Former Orlando Magic guard Terrence Ross / © Brian Fluharty, USA TODAY

Ross was the No. 8 overall pick by the Toronto Raptors in the 2012 NBA Draft and spent 4.5 seasons north of the border before he was traded to the Magic in the middle of the 2016-17 season for Serge Ibaka.

Ross then spent parts of seven seasons with the Magic from 2017-23, playing in 349 games with the franchise. In his Magic career, Ross averaged 12.7 points per game while shooting just over 35 percent from beyond the 3-point line.

When Ross first came to Orlando, he was seen as a microwave scorer off the bench. But as his tenure in Orlando extended, he became a veteran leader as the Magic brought in younger players. Even though he was in his late 20s, Ross was one of the oldest players on the Magic and became a fan favorite throughout his time in Orlando.

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In February, Ross and the Magic agreed to a contract buyout, allowing him to sign with a team closer to the playoffs. He eventually signed with the Phoenix Suns, where he appeared in six postseason games with the team.

Ross didn't sign with any team in the offseason, and appears at peace with his decision to move on from basketball. Even though he is no longer in the league or on the Magic roster, his contributions are still felt within the team that has grown towards becoming one of the best in the NBA to start the season.

Published Dec 1, 2023

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.