After a 17-year career in the NBA, Richard Jefferson announced his retirement from the NBA Saturday night on Instagram.
Having played for eight teams in total, Jefferson retires after a late career resurgence in Cleveland, where he captured his first NBA championship on the 2016 Cavaliers.
DON'T JUMP KLAY!!!RICHARD JEFFERSON pic.twitter.com/ZKa4PbXJhr
— Gifdsports (@gifdsports) December 25, 2016
Richard Jefferson’s decision to step away from basketball comes on the heels of losing his father tragically last month in a drive-by shooting. In a heartwarming post, Jefferson shares his reasons for “moving on from basketball” by featuring video of his late father.
Turn the page to check out the Instagram post.