5 NBA players who could retire after the 2020-21 season

San Antonio Spurs v Washington Wizards
San Antonio Spurs v Washington Wizards

#3 Kyle Korver

Houston Rockets v Cleveland Cavaliers
Houston Rockets v Cleveland Cavaliers

Kyle Korver is one of the best pure shooters to have played in the NBA. The one-time All-Star has a reputation for being a three-point assassin and has led the league in three-point field goal percentage four times in his career. Korver also represented the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second LeBron James era.

While Korver can still get hot from beyond the arc, the years have worn him down, and he remains a liability on the defensive end. It may be time for Korver to consider retirement as he has played in the league for over seventeen years now.


#4 Jamal Crawford

Golden State Warriors v Phoenix Suns
Golden State Warriors v Phoenix Suns

Jamal Crawford has played in the NBA for two decades now. Drafted back in 2000, Crawford has three Sixth Man of The Year awards to his name. He has been a reliable scorer throughout his career and has seen a lot of interest from several teams over the years. Crawford is best known for being a prolific scorer for the LA Clippers from 2012 to 2017.

In the 2020 postseason, Crawford got another opportunity to play in the NBA when he was picked up by the short-handed Brooklyn Nets. Unfortunately, Crawford was sidelined due to an injury.

Despite his accomplished career, Crawford's lack of defense and his injury history may result in him calling time on his professional career at the end of this season.


#5 Udonis Haslem

Milwaukee Bucks v Miami Heat
Milwaukee Bucks v Miami Heat

Udonis Haslem is a name synonymous with the talented Miami Heat team. He has stuck with the organization through thick and thin and has played his part to perfection.

Haslem has three championship rings in his time playing in the NBA, and all three have come in South Beach.

Lately, Udonis has not seen much action due to his low production but he continues to be the leading voice in the locker room. That said, the time has come for Haslem to retire, and let Heat fans celebrate his accomplished career.

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