Former NBA Lottery Choose John Henson Confirms Retirement

Former NBA middle John Henson introduced his retirement on Thursday. Henson, 33, confirmed to Spencer Davies of RG.org in an unique telephone interview that he has retired as a participant and can pursue broadcasting. He has been out of the NBA since 2020 and has no need to try a comeback.

Former NBA first-round choose John Henson is retiring “to discover and work out” what he desires in life

“I’m performed bro lol. I used to be so blessed to play this lengthy,” Henson texted Davies. “It’s lots of alternatives, man. It’s only a matter of 1 step at a time. … I’ve time to discover and work out what I need to do subsequent. “That is simply the subsequent part, and we’ll see the place it takes me. However up to now, so good.

“It’s been enjoyable. It’s like a journey, man. Yearly, there’s new alternatives. Identical to basketball, you’ve started working onerous, keep down, be ready and meet the precise folks. … [You also need to] know the precise folks, deal with folks the precise means, and it’ll progress ahead for you.”

In 445 profession NBA regular-season video games (160 begins) throughout eight seasons, he averaged 7.6 factors, 5.3 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 19.7 minutes per contest whereas capturing 54% from the sphere, 25% from 3-point vary, and 56.8% on the free throw line.

Former NBA middle @Johnhenson31, solely for @RGSafePlay, confirms his retirement and appears ahead to the subsequent part of his life in sports activities media.

through @SpinDavies https://t.co/Lnd7laGFeC

— RG.org (@RGSafePlay) September 11, 2024

The 6-foot-9 Henson was chosen 14th total by the Milwaukee Bucks within the 2012 NBA draft out of North Carolina. He spent his first seven seasons (2012-18) with the Bucks, then performed for the Cleveland Cavaliers (2018-20) and Detroit Pistons (2019-20 season).

In Milwaukee’s 113-103 loss to the Orlando Magic on April 10, 2013, he recorded 17 factors, a career-high 25 rebounds, three assists, and 7 blocks in 41 minutes off the bench.

Then within the Bucks’ 95-89 regular-season finale win towards the Oklahoma City Thunder on April 17, he posted a career-high 28 factors, 16 rebounds, and one help in 44 minutes as a starter.

Henson has been prioritizing media jobs after passing on teaching presents lately

In 70 video games (23 begins) of the 2013-14 season, John Henson averaged profession bests of 11.1 factors, 7.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 26.5 minutes per recreation. Nevertheless, wrist and hamstring accidents sidelined him and restricted his availability throughout his ultimate few seasons.

Though he inked a 10-day contract with the New York Knicks in April 2021, Henson didn’t seem in any video games for the NBA franchise. He additionally signed with Mets de Guaynabo in Puerto Rico in March 2022, however ended up not enjoying any minutes.

“I may’ve fought. I may’ve went the G League route and tried to work my means again, however I’ve at all times simply been a man that basketball’s by no means life or demise for me or my life,” Henson mentioned.

“I’m not gonna sit right here and bang my head towards the wall. My first preliminary thought was let me end my training and let me see what occurs. Then, we’ll go from there.”

In keeping with Davies’ report, Henson has handed on teaching presents lately. He turned down a proposal to be a veteran mentor on the G League Ignite’s roster. Moreover, he rejected an assistant teaching place for the Capital Metropolis Go-Go, the Washington Wizards‘ G League affiliate.

Moreover, Henson has been prioritizing media jobs. He’ll present coloration commentary for ACC video games and function an analyst on SiriusXM’s ACC At the moment program in the course of the 2024-25 season. Henson beforehand spent two seasons showing on “The Bettor Half Hour” on MSG Network as nicely.