On August 30, Beijing time, Golden State Warriors champion David West announced his official retirement on social media, and West said on his Twitter: I am lucky to be able to realize my childhood NBA dream. After 15 seasons, I decided to retire. I am so grateful to my family, friends, coaches, teammates, teams and fans for their support in this experience.
Selected by the Hornets (now the Pelicans) with the 18th pick in the first round of the 2003 NBA Draft, West played in 1,034 NBA regular season games in his career, averaging 28.2 minutes per game, 13.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 0.74 steals and 0.82 blocks. As a member of the Golden Generation in 2003, West joined the Warriors at the end of his career and won the championship twice!
It is worth mentioning that the day of retirement is also the 38th birthday of David West, and there are no regrets in his career. West used his own efforts and sweat to complete his childhood dream. Leaving this arena where he once fought, waiting for West in front of him, and the yearning for a better life, may he be all right!