Hedo Turkoglu retires from NBA

 
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 13, 2015 4:54 pm    Post subject: Hedo Turkoglu retires from NBA

I forgot he was still in the league


http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/11/13/hedo-turkoglu-retires/

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Hedo Turkoglu retires


Hedo Turkoglu wanted one last NBA contract, a chance to play three more games and reach 1,000.

But not even the Kings would take him.

So, the 36-year-old is calling it quits.

Jordan Heck of Sporting News:

Former Magic star Hedo Turkoglu announced his retirement Friday morning.

“I am very thankful and grateful for the opportunity to live out my dream and play in the NBA,” he said in a statement. “I will always remember my teammates, coaches, staff members and all of the fans who made my career so wonderful for myself and my family.”

Turkoglu had an eventful and interesting NBA career.

The Kings drafted him No. 16 in 2000, and he spent three seasons in Sacramento and then one with the Spurs after being traded for Brad Miller.

He signed in 2004 with Orlando, where he had his best seasons. Turkoglu won Most Improved Player in 2008 for averaging 19.5 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game. He impressed at point forward with Jameer Nelson injured, dominating the ball in the Magic’s 2009 run to the NBA Finals.

Turkoglu agreed to sign with the Trail Blazers in 2009 but backed out to sign a five-year, $53 million contract with the Raptors – DeAndre Jordan before DeAndre Jordan.

Things didn’t go well in Toronto, though. Turkoglu missed a game due to a “stomach virus” and then went clubbing that night. Fans turned on him, and Turkoglu demanded a trade. Toronto sent him to the Suns, Turkoglu agreeing to lower his guaranteed salary as a condition of the trade. That made it easier for the Magic to waive his albatross contract in 2014 after he wound up back in Orlando.

In 2013, he was suspended for using steroids.

Turkoglu spent his final two seasons coming off the bench for the Clippers.

The Kings will probably name him head coach or general manager or something tomorrow.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 13, 2015 4:59 pm    Post subject:

Sure he did.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 13, 2015 5:28 pm    Post subject:

I thought he already had. I was surprised when I read this earlier. Like "oh" lol
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 13, 2015 8:43 pm    Post subject:

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In 2013, he was suspended for using steroids.


Never heard about this.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 13, 2015 9:43 pm    Post subject:

And this is now what all the Armenians are doing:
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 14, 2015 1:49 am    Post subject:

He's been retired. Even a retired golfer, chases after the ball
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 14, 2015 2:23 am    Post subject:

Hedo is the player who suffered most by clutch Lakers' shots.

back in 2002 WCF Horry's 3 agains Kings, he was there
back in 2004 WC semi finals Fisher's 0.4 shot against Spurs, he was there
back in 2009 Finals Fisher's 3 against Magic, he was there
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 14, 2015 12:06 pm    Post subject:

Hammett wrote:
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In 2013, he was suspended for using steroids.


Never heard about this.


Really? It was a big thing when it happened. It's NBA's way of telling everyone they are serious about PEDs, while superstars remain untouched.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 14, 2015 12:21 pm    Post subject:

so long turkey glue
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