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Warriors big man David West announces retirement on Twitter

Two-time NBA champion David West will not return in search of a third consecutive title, according to a tweet posted Thursday morning to the 15-year veteran's official Twitter account.

"I have been fortunate enough to live out my childhood dream of playing in the NBA," West wrote in a statement on his personal account. "After 15 seasons I have decided to retire from the game of basketball."

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