Former Portland Trail Blazers star LaMarcus Aldridge has announced his retirement from the NBA following an incident with an irregular heartbeat. He made the announcement on Twitter.
In the message, Aldridge details his heart woes, noting they worsened over the course of the game, and that it was “one of the scariest things” he has experienced. After announcing his retirement in the note, Aldridge thanks “Portland for drafting a skinny, Texas kid and giving him a chance. The city of Portland has given me some unforgettable years.” He goes on to thank the Spurs as well as the Nets.