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Former Celtics guard Kemba Walker announces retirement

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Former All-Star guard Kemba Walker — who won a national championship at UConn and played two seasons with the Celtics — announced his retirement on Tuesday afternoon.

Walker, 34, made the announcement on social media — closing out a pro basketball career that included 12 seasons in the NBA before spending the 2023-24 campaign with AS Monaco in the EuroLeague.

Here’s Walker’s full statement:

“I want to start this by thanking God for everything he has given me. Basketball has done more for me than I could’ve ever imagined, and I am super thankful for the amazing journey I’ve had.