DJ Augustin Retires From NBA After 14 Seasons

Former Orlando Magic guard DJ Augustin introduced his retirement from the NBA on Sunday after 14 seasons. The 5-foot-11 Augustin, who turns 37 on Nov. 10, posted his heartfelt farewell message on Instagram:

“Immediately, I’m formally saying my retirement from the sport I’ve beloved for thus lengthy. Basketball has been greater than a sport, it has been a journey stuffed with unforgettable reminiscences, friendships, classes and experiences past the court docket. From rising up in New Orleans, with a dream of constructing it to the NBA to having a 15 season profession, fulfilling that dream. I’m grateful for each excessive and each low, each group, each metropolis, and each fan who’s supported me and my household alongside the best way.

“I wish to thank my spouse for making each home a house, my kids for being my motivation, my dad and mom for his or her sacrifices, my sisters and my household for his or her unwavering help. I’m grateful for my teammates for the brotherhood we share. To my coaches and employees, thanks to your steerage.

“To the followers, your love and help has made this journey unforgettable. As I stroll into the following chapter of my life, I carry with me the values that basketball has taught me: resilience, laborious work, and dedication. I could also be retiring as a participant, however I’ll all the time be related to this sport all of us love. Thanks for being aside of my story.”

DJ Augustin completed seventh in voting for NBA Sixth Man of the Yr within the 2013-14 season

Augustin was chosen ninth total by the Charlotte Bobcats within the 2008 NBA draft out of the College of Texas. He performed his first 4 seasons (2008-12) with Charlotte earlier than becoming a member of the Indiana Pacers within the 2012-13 season.

Following Augustin’s rookie 2008-09 season with the Bobcats, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Staff after averaging 11.8 factors, 1.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 26.5 minutes per sport.

The New Orleans native then went on to play for the Toronto Raptors (2013-14 season), Chicago Bulls (2013-14 season), Detroit Pistons (2014-15 season), Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder (2015-16), and Denver Nuggets (2015-16).

The previous first-rounder averaged a career-high 17.3 factors break up between the Raptors and Bulls within the 2013-14 marketing campaign. Augustin completed seventh in voting for Sixth Man of the Yr that season.

Jamal Crawford gained the award in 2014 with 57 first-place votes.

Augustin final performed within the NBA with the Lakers within the 2021-22 season

With the Pistons, DJ Augustin additionally scored a career-best 35 factors at Toronto on Jan. 25, 2015. He ended his efficiency taking pictures 12-of-20 (60%) from the ground, 5-of-9 (55.6%) from 3-point vary, and making all six free throws.

Moreover, Augustin performed 4 straight seasons (2016-20) with the Magic earlier than bouncing round from the Milwaukee Bucks (2020-21 season) to the Houston Rockets (2021-22). He final performed within the NBA for the Los Angeles Lakers within the 2021-22 marketing campaign.

In 976 profession NBA regular-season video games (334 begins), he averaged 9.5 factors, 1.8 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 23.4 minutes per contest. Plus, he shot 41.2% from the sphere, 38.1% from 3-point vary, and 86.7% on the free throw line.

The veteran guard made playoff appearances with Charlotte, Indiana, Chicago, and Orlando.

Augustin, Kevin Durant had been teammates at Texas

DJ Augustin, who performed two seasons (2006-08) at Texas, is thought to be among the finest gamers in program historical past. He was named to each the All-Huge 12 Second Staff and the Huge 12 All-Rookie Staff.

In February 2008, Augustin was named first-team Educational All-America by the School Sports activities Info Administrators of America. He grew to become the second Longhorn basketball participant to attain the honour, following Jim Krivacs, who acquired it in 1979.

Augustin was additionally named to the USBWA All-America First Staff. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Corridor of Fame then awarded him the Bob Cousy Award.

For an fascinating aspect notice, Augustin had an opportunity to enter the 2007 NBA draft with Longhorns teammate Kevin Durant. Nevertheless, he determined to remain at school to additional develop his sport.