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UCLA Basketball: Former Bruin Darren Collison retires from the NBA

After ten years and five teams, Darren Collison is calling it a career in the NBA. The former UCLA basketball announced on Friday that he is moving on from basketball to focus on family and his faith.

Collison, who was a standout at UCLA during the Ben Howland era, explained his decision in a piece published by The Undefeated.

I am one of the Jehovah’s Witnesses and my faith means everything to me. I receive so much joy from volunteering to help others and participate in a worldwide ministry. The joy I feel is unmatched.