NBA Champion Makes Retirement Announcement

NBA Champion Jodie Meeks stated that he is retiring from pro-basketball.

Over the course of his ten NBA seasons, Meeks played for the Toronto Raptors, Milwaukee Bucks, Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers,Washington Wizards, Philadelphia 76ers, and Detroit Pistons.

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During his junior year of college in 2009, Jodie Meeks was a top player for the Kentucky Wildcats.

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He was then chosen by the Milwaukee Bucks with the number 41 overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft.

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He most recently played for the Raptors when they defeated the Golden State Warriors to claim the 2019 NBA Championship.

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Last season, the 35-year-old Jodie Meeks played in the G League.

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He is presently representing Team USA in the FIBA AmeriCup.

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In 2014, he had the best season of his career while playing for the Lakers.

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