In Warriors news today, Golden State Warriors veteran center Jermaine O'Neal is going to put off deciding whether to play another year or retire for an indefinite period of time.
According to Marc J. Spears of Yahoo! Sports, O'Neal is in no rush to make a firm commitment one way or the other:
GS C Jermaine O'Neal is expected to take his time deciding whether to keep playing or retire. Still loves game but yearns to be with family.
— Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) May 5, 2014
O'Neal experienced a career renaissance with the Warriors in 2013-14, thriving in a backup center role behind Andrew Bogut.
While tangible statistics for O'Neal this season mirror a downturn in his career which began in his first season with the Celtics in 2010-11, the 18-year NBA pro relished the opportunity to add fire and defensive presence for a young Warriors team off the bench -- filling a leadership role vacated by Jarrett Jack's departure prior to the season.