Antonio McDyess Emotional as Retirement From NBA Looms

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DENVER -- Antonio McDyess had said this likely would be his final NBA season. He's not backing off.



Barring an unexpected turn of events, the San Antonio Spurs forward will retire after this, his 16th season.



"No doubt,'' McDyess said in an interview with FanHouse before Thursday's game at Denver about retiring. "I've been in it for 16 years. I'm tired. My body is breaking down. I'm just tired. Enough is enough.''



McDyess had said in an interview last April with FanHouse he expected this to be his final season. McDyess said the $5.22 million left on his contract for next season is half guaranteed, but he's willing to walk away from $2.61 million.



"If I'm willing to retire, definitely it's not about the money right now,'' McDyess said. "(Playing) 16 years is a long time. I had fun. I've been blessed to play that long. Just to get to this point of my career is definitely a great thing. But I know when to say, 'No (more).' I know when to stop because I can't do it no more. I'm out there and can't run around with young guys and waking up with achy bones for no reason. That's kind of telling me it's time to let it go.''

 

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