NBA's Mashburn retires after lengthy injury

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NBA's Mashburn retires after lengthy injury absence 44 minutes ago



Jamal Mashburn announced his retirement from the National Basketball Association, having missed more than two seasons with a right knee injury.

"I've had a long career in the NBA and have enjoyed my experience," Mashburn said. "I look forward to retirement life. It doesn't mean I am not going to stay busy, but its time to move on and accomplish some of the other goals that I have set for myself.

"It has been a great time. I've learned a lot, but its time to move on."

Mashburn was obtained by the 76ers 13 months ago along with forward Rodney Rogers from New Orleans for forward Glenn Robinson, but Mashburn never played a game for the 76ers.

The fourth overall selection in the 1993 NBA Draft by Dallas, Mashburn spent 11 seasons in the NBA including four with Dallas, three with Miami and four with the Charlotte-New Orleans Hornets.

Mashburn averaged 19.1 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.0 assists over 611 games but missed all of the 2004-2005 season with his right patella femoral irritation. He was deactivated for this season.




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[ShoogarBear]

I am alone in not realizing he hadn't already retired?

[rayray2k8]

I am alone in not realizing he hadn't already retired?
Wasnt he with the hornets? :oops

[rayray2k8]

I completely forgot about him.

[Spurologist]

I am alone in not realizing he hadn't already retired?

You're not alone. Sad. It was great to watch Mash play. It was a show to see him make impossible turnaround jumpers in his opponent's face. Fans and players of the other team could only shake their heads.

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COUNT IT

[Darrin]

Wasnt he with the hornets? :oops

He was traded from the Hornets to the Sixers last season for Glenn Robinson, I believe. G-Rob was then waived by New Orleans, and San Antonio signed him so he could get a ring. He never suited up for the Hornets, and he had to wait a full year after his last game for insurance to kick in.

[Brutalis]

I forgot all about him. Gheez.

[ChumpDumper]

Saves Philly over $21 million next season if nothing else.

[slayermin]

That Dallas team with him, J. Kidd and Jim Jackson were fun to watch. I remember I saw them play at the dome a couple of times. It's too bad they couldn't keep that nucleus together.

[midgetonadonkey]

I thought he died.

[Pandaemonaeon]

Mashburn was really fun to watch on offense because of the mismatches he creates which is why Q frustrates the hell out of me - similar skillset but ended up wasting it, playing strictly at the perimeter. At least Melo has the right idea and could eclipse Mash if he works on his D.

[slayermin]

Mashburn was really fun to watch on offense because of the mismatches he creates which is why Q frustrates the hell out of me - similar skillset but ended up wasting it, playing strictly at the perimeter. At least Melo has the right idea and could eclipse Mash if he works on his D.

Are you referring to Quentin Richardson? I guess they are similar. But I think Monster Mash was a better shooter and he punished smaller players on the low block.

[Pandaemonaeon]

Yes. Mash was the better shooter and passer but other than that they're pretty similar with Q being more athletic. The underrated part of Q's game is that he could push guards (legit back-to-the-basket game) regardless of size effortlessly around the post and get an easy and-1. But Mash knew when to shoot and when not to, Q just chucked and chucked like there's no tommorow.

[Horry For 3!]

I remember him on the Mavs, Heat and Hornets

[T-Pain]

i was wondering what had happened to that guy