Jeremy Lamb announced on Instagram that he is retiring from the NBA after a decade-long career.
โBasketball has been good to me throughout my entire life, so this decision didnโt come easy, but I have decided to retire from the game that has given me everything,โ Lamb shared in his post.
?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=5595d718-91e2-4957-97ce-3ac8979ed639NBA Career Overview:
Lamb played 573 games with Oklahoma City, Charlotte, Indiana, and Sacramento. He was part of UConnโs 2011 NCAA championship team. Over his career, he averaged 10.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game while shooting nearly 44% from the field.
Draft and Trades:
In the 2012 NBA draft, Lamb was picked 12th overall by Houston but soon traded to Oklahoma City as part of the James Harden deal.
Charlotte Hornets Highlights:
Lamb had his best years with Charlotte (2015-19), setting personal records for points and rebounds. During the 2018-19 season, he averaged a career-high of 15.3 points per game.
One unforgettable moment was on March 24, 2019 when he made a half-court buzzer-beater against Toronto Raptors .
Fans will miss his incredible plays!
Jeremy Lamb let it fly from beyond half-court for a jaw-dropping game-winner! #BESTofNBA
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Final Seasons:
His last NBA seasons were spent with Indiana Pacers and Sacramento Kings in the 2021-22 season where he averaged modest numbers coming off the bench.
College Achievements:
At UConn, Jeremy won an NCAA championship in 2011 playing alongside Kemba Walker and Shabazz Napier. He scored an average of over fourteen points per game during his college career.
We wish Jeremy all the best in whatever comes next!
