Former NBA middle John Henson introduced his retirement on Thursday. Henson, 33, confirmed to RG.org’s Spencer Davies in an unique cellphone interview that he has retired from taking part in and can concentrate on broadcasting. He has been out of the NBA since 2020 and has no want to aim a comeback.
Former NBA first-round decide John Henson is retiring “to discover and discover out” what he desires in life
“I am achieved bro lol. I used to be so blessed to play this lengthy,” Henson texted Davies. “It is lots of alternatives, man. It is only a matter of taking it one step at a time. … I’ve time to discover and work out what I need to do subsequent. “That is simply the following part, and we’ll see the place it takes me. However thus far, so good.
“It was enjoyable. It is like a journey, man. Yearly there’s new alternatives. Similar to basketball, it’s a must to work arduous, keep calm, be ready and meet the proper folks. … [You also need to] “Know the proper folks, deal with folks the proper method, and it’ll take you ahead.”
In 445 regular-season NBA video games (160 as a starter) over eight seasons, he averaged 7.6 factors, 5.3 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 19.7 minutes per recreation whereas connecting on 54% of his photographs, 25% of his three-pointers and 56.8% of his free throws.
Former NBA middle @Johnhenson31solely for @RGSafePlayconfirms his retirement and appears ahead to the following part of his life in sports activities media.
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The 6-foot-9 Henson was chosen 14th general by the Milwaukee Bucks within the 2012 NBA draft out of North Carolina. He spent his first seven seasons (2012-18) with the Bucks, then performed for the Cleveland Cavaliers (2018-20) and Detroit Pistons (2019-20).
Throughout Milwaukee’s 113–103 loss to the Orlando Magic on April 10, 2013, he scored 17 factors, grabbed 25 rebounds (a private greatest), had three assists and blocked seven gamers in 41 minutes in its place.
On April 17, the Bucks received the ultimate common season half with a 95-89 victory over the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder. He achieved a private better of 28 factors, 16 rebounds and one help in 44 minutes as a starter.
Henson has prioritized media jobs after turning down teaching provides lately
In 70 video games (23 begins) of the 2013–14 season, John Henson averaged profession highs of 11.1 factors, 7.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 26.5 minutes per recreation. Nonetheless, wrist and hamstring accidents sidelined him and restricted his availability throughout his closing few seasons.
Though he signed a 10-day contract with the New York Knicks in April 2021, Henson didn’t play a single recreation for the NBA franchise. He additionally signed with the Mets de Guaynabo in Puerto Rico in March 2022, however finally didn’t play any minutes.
“I might have fought. I might have taken the G League route and tried to come back again, however I’ve at all times simply been a man that basketball has by no means been a matter of life and demise for me or my life,” Henson stated.
“I am not going to sit down right here and bang my head towards the wall. My first thought was, let me end my schooling and let me see what occurs. Then we’ll go from there.”
Based on Davies’ report, Henson has turned down teaching provides lately. He turned down a proposal to turn out to be a veteran mentor on the G League Ignite roster. He additionally turned down an assistant teaching place for the Capital Metropolis Go-Go, the G League affiliate of the Washington Wizards.
Moreover, Henson has prioritized media jobs. He’ll present colour commentary for ACC video games and function an analyst for SiriusXM’s ACC At present program via the 2024-25 season. Henson additionally beforehand appeared on MSG Community’s “The Bettor Half Hour” for 2 seasons.