36-year-old Augustine announces his retirement! He played for 11 teams in 14 years of his career and played for the Rockets Lakers

On November 4, Beijing time, 36-year-old defender DJ Augustine announced his retirement on IG social media. He played 14 seasons in the NBA, playing for 11 teams and playing with the Rockets and Lakers.

Augustine wrote on social media: "Today, I am officially announcing my retirement from the sport I have loved for a long time. Basketball isn't just a sport, it's a journey filled with unforgettable memories, friendships, lessons, and experiences off the court. ”

"From growing up in New Orleans and dreaming of being in the NBA, to having a career of 15 seasons (14 years, actually), that dream came true. I'm grateful for every highs and lows, every team, every city, and every fan who supported me and my family along the way. ”

"I want to thank my wife for making every house a home, my children for being my motivation, my parents for the sacrifices, and my sisters and family for their unwavering support. I thank my teammates and the brotherhood between us. Thank you to my coaches and staff for your guidance. Thank you to the fans, your love and support made this journey unforgettable. ”

"As I enter the next chapter of my life, I take with me the values that basketball has taught me: tenacity, hard work, and dedication. I'm retiring as a player, but I'm going to be forever connected to the sport we all love. Thank you for being a part of my story. ”

Augustin played in a total of 976 regular season games in his career, averaging 9.5 points, 1.8 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game, shooting 41.2% from the field and 38.1% from three-point range. Played in 38 playoff games, averaging 8.2 points, 1.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game. During his playing career, he played for the Bobcats (the predecessor of the Hornets), the Pacers, the Raptors, the Bulls, the Pistons, the Thunder, the Nuggets, the Magic, the Bucks, the Rockets and the Lakers, earning a total of $64.95 million. Currently, Augustin is working as a part-time assistant coach for the Rockets and is expected to officially become a basketball coach in the future.