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Stoudemire’s last NBA season was spent with the Heat.
The 33-year-old Stoudemire announced his retirement from the NBA on Tuesday. Stoudemire signed a ceremonial contract with the Knicks to retire with the franchise he spent four-plus seasons with.
“I want to thank Mr. Dolan, Phil [Jackson]and Steve [Mills]for signing me so that I can officially retire as a New York Knick,” Stoudemire said in a statement. “I came to New York in 2010 to help revitalize this franchise and we did just that. Carmelo [Anthony], Phil and Steve have continued this quest, and with this year’s acquisitions, the team looks playoff-bound once again. Although my career has taken me to other places around the country, my heart had always remained in the Big Apple. Once a Knick, Always a Knick.”
Stoudemire
played with the Heat last season on a one-year deal for the veteran minimum. He
averaged 5.8 points and 4.3 rebounds in 52 games with Miami.The 33-year-old Stoudemire announced his retirement from the NBA on Tuesday. Stoudemire signed a ceremonial contract with the Knicks to retire with the franchise he spent four-plus seasons with.
“I want to thank Mr. Dolan, Phil [Jackson]and Steve [Mills]for signing me so that I can officially retire as a New York Knick,” Stoudemire said in a statement. “I came to New York in 2010 to help revitalize this franchise and we did just that. Carmelo [Anthony], Phil and Steve have continued this quest, and with this year’s acquisitions, the team looks playoff-bound once again. Although my career has taken me to other places around the country, my heart had always remained in the Big Apple. Once a Knick, Always a Knick.”
Over
Stoudemire’s 14-year NBA career, he averaged 18.9 points and 7.8 rebounds and
made six All-Star games.
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