There are a total of 30 teams in the NBA league, and the number of players who can play on each team is about 12-15. So the number of players in the league is almost fixed, around 400 every year. The annual draft is held as scheduled, and there are not a few European players who join, plus the development league promoted, there is not a small number of fresh blood. As the so-called back waves of the Yangtze River push the front waves, the rise of young people has also made the farewell of many stars seem less decent. No, if you don't say these 5 players, you probably don't know that they are no longer in the NBA.
Kemba Walker is a very good point guard, he was the same draft pick as Irving and Leonard, and he also made his lottery debut that year. Playing for the Hornets in the early days, he made himself an All-Star. After joining the Green Army, he also performed well, and there were also gorgeous moments of 60 points in a single game. Just two years ago, Walker averaged 19 points and 5 assists per game. However, in two years, he was eliminated from the NBA, injuries and defensive problems, and after being cut by the Mavericks last season, Walker finally chose to play in Ligue 1.
Ibaka fans are familiar with him, he is one of the Thunder's four youngsters of the year, and he is also a talented player. When he was young, he was the league's block king, developed a mid-range shot after a major injury, played in the league for many years, and successfully helped the Raptors win the NBA championship. He has since played for the Clippers, Bucks and Pacers, but not as much as he once was. Ibaka also officially retired from the NBA this year, after which he joined Bayern Munich to continue his basketball career.
Jabari Parker was a talent on a par with Wiggins, a champion and a leader, both of whom were athletic and had solid scoring skills. However, Parker has suffered a number of injuries and has not been able to return to the top of the team after many teams. He played as a substitute for the Celtics in '22, averaging 44 points in the account, the performance is very average. Since then, he has been ignored and is now at the peak age of 28 years old before being eliminated from the league.
The famous champion show Griffin, as one of the most violent dunkmen in history, Griffin's popularity is very high. He had a blasting rookie season, earned the title of White Monster, and has been a perennial All-Star ever since. His turning point came during his time with the Pistons, when he returned from injury in the playoffs and also fell into trouble. The double problem of age and injury caused him to decline quickly, and he averaged only 4 points per game in the Green Army last season, and finally chose to retire.
Rivers Jr. is a role player, but he is not too famous, after all, Rivers Sr. is a famous coach in the NBA. Rivers Jr. is also competitive, made his lottery debut, and when he played under his father, he also played a season with an average of 15 points and 4 assists per game, proving himself. He has since played for the Rockets, Knicks, Nuggets and Timberwolves, but his performances have been tepid. He is only 30 years old this year, and he also suddenly announced his retirement, which made many fans stunned.