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BREAKING: Former NBA All-Star Retires From Basketball

Gordon Hayward is coming off a year where he appeared in 51 games for the Oklahoma City Thunder and Charlotte Hornets.

He finished the season with averages of 9.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.1 assists per contest while shooting 46.4% from the field and 41.1% from the three-point range.

Hayward is currently a free agent, but on Thursday, he announced his retirement from the NBA.

Hayward in the middle of his letter: "Today, i am officially retiring from the game of basketball. It's been an incredible ride and I'm so grateful to everyone who helped me achieve more than I ever imagined.