In the NBA, the highest temple in the basketball world, a player's career is always full of glory and tears, laughter and loss. The moment when they said goodbye to the arena was also full of emotion and reluctance.
Ladies and gentlemen, follow the passers-by to review the five players of Yao Ming, Iverson, Duncan, Maddie and Reggie MillerFarewell moments, feel their tenacity and reluctance on the field, and see how they performed?
"The Great Wall of China" Yao Ming 0 points + 1 rebound
Yao Ming is the pride of Chinese basketball and a legendary center in NBA history. He conquered the world with his extraordinary talent and professionalism.
However, injuries have become an insurmountable obstacle in Yao Ming's career. November 12, 2011, the Rockets' away game against the Wizards became Yao Ming's career farewell game.
In just six minutes of playing time, he didn't shoot and grabbed just one rebound. At that moment, the hearts of countless fans were broken. After the season, Yao Ming announced his retirement in Shanghai, much to the attention of the world.
"Answer" Allen Iverson 13 points + 3 assists
Iverson, the fearless fighter, has had a career full of hard work and perseverance.
However,February 21, 2010, the Philadelphia 76ers faced the Chicago Bulls, but it became Iverson's career farewell game.
Facing the onslaught of rising star Derrick Rose, he is almost 35 years old and looks powerless. He shot just 5-of-13 from the field13 points
After the game, Iverson announced that due to his daughter's strange illness, he would terminate his contract with the team to take care of his family. His curtain call was full of pathos and reluctance, and people couldn't help but applaud this indomitable fighter.
"Stone Buddha" Tim Duncan 19 points + 5 rebounds
Duncan, the legendary power forward for the Spurs, was harrowingly quiet on the night of his retirement. 2016 Western Conference SemifinalsThe sixth game against the Thunder became Duncan's career farewell game.
In that game, Duncan played 34 minutes and won19 points and 5 rebounds, but unfortunately the Spurs still lost to the Thunder. Duncan just left the court quietly, without too many words and ceremonies, only endless love and respect for basketball.
"The Flowing Prince" Tracy Mac-Grady 0 points + 2 rebounds + 3 assists
Maddie, the former pride of the sky, is inPlayoffs in 2013When he played for the Spurs, he also came to the end of his career.
He played a total of six playoff games off the bench for the Spurs, but none of them scored. In the 2013 Finals G3, Maddie came off the bench and did not score, only contributing2 rebounds + 3 assists。At the end of that season, Maddie announced his retirement.
His retirement is regrettable, and the "T-Mac" that once soared in the sky has finally disappeared into the long history of basketball.
"Three-point killer" Reggie Miller 27 points + 2 rebounds + 2 assists
Reggie Miller, one of the greatest goalscorers in history, had his farewell match inEastern Conference semifinals in the 2004-05 season
That game was Game 6 for the Indiana Pacers against the Detroit Pistons, and although Miller was still "immortal," scoring 11-of-16 from the field27 points, but the Pacers still regretted defeat.
Miller's eventual hopes of winning the title were dashed. Miller played for the Pacers in his 18-year career, and the fans chanted Reggie Miller's name in the final moments to bid farewell to the legendary shooter in history. His passing is a matter of regret and reluctance, but his spirit and legend will always remain in the hearts of fans.
The retirement of these five players is full of emotion and reluctance. They interpret the true meaning of basketball with their professionalism and perseverance.
Their loss is a matter of regret and reluctance, but their spirit and legend will always remain in the hearts of fans. Let's pay tribute to these great players!
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