Miami Heat’s Alonzo Mourning Retires

Nba Retire The seven-time All-Star decided to retire rather than mount a from a comeback from a devastating leg injury at age 38.
by The Associated Press
Published: Thu, January 22, 2009 - 12:31 pm CST
MIAMI (AP) - Alonzo Mourning has decided to retire rather than
mount another NBA comeback at age 38.
The seven-time All-Star center said Thursday he won't return
from a devastating leg injury in 2007. He's not under contract but
had been working out at the Miami Heat's complex and still had a
spot in the team's locker room.
Mourning hasn't played since tearing the patella tendon and
quadriceps muscle in his right leg on Dec. 19, 2007, the fourth
anniversary of his lifesaving kidney transplant.
In 15 seasons, Mourning averaged 17.1 points and 8.5 rebounds
and twice was chosen NBA defensive player of the year. He averaged
6.0 points and 3.7 rebounds in 25 games last season for the Heat.


(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
Email a Friend Email to a Friend   
Printer Friendly Printer Friendly
Translate: » Spanish | French | German | Italian | Japanese | Chinese | Russian | Hindi

Recently Commented On

Siran Stacy Sues Dothan 911…

6 Total Comments
Siran Stacy Sues Dothan 911 Board After Fatal Wreck Former University of Alabama football player Siran Stacy… more »

Baldwin School Closing A Possibility?

4 Total Comments
Baldwin School Closing A Possibility? Baldwin County Board of Education says more layoffs, school… more »

WKRG Digital Signal Upgrade

1 Total Comments
WKRG Digital Signal Upgrade WKRG digital signal upgrades affect some reception for those… more »

Deadly Ship Explosion

1 Total Comments
Deadly Ship Explosion One person is dead, another believed to be dead following… more »

Gulf Coast Classic Attendance:…

10 Total Comments
Gulf Coast Classic Attendance: 8,495 The city of Mobile put up more than $70,000 for the 2009… more »