When you think of the 2011 NBA Finals, what’s the first thing that comes to mind?
For most people, it’s probably Dirk’s drive past Chris Bosh, or Jason Terry’s ridiculous three over LeBron James. I remember those things too, of course, but really, what I remember is just how insanely important DeShawn Stevenson was over that six game stretch.
Five years after those finals and three years after last suiting up in the NBA, DeShawn Stevenson has officially retired.
Fans may recall that Stevenson was acquired as part of the 2010 blockbuster trade, headlined by Josh Howard, Caron Butler, and Brendan Haywood.