On December 12, Beijing time, the NBA preseason has begun, but some veterans have not yet signed contracts, and retiring may be a choice they have to consider. US media sportskeeda believes that the five veterans may bid farewell to the NBA game .
1. Jamal Crawford, 40 years old
Crawford entered the league in 2000 and has been playing for 20 seasons. The age of 40 makes it difficult for him to get another contract. In fact, Crawford almost did not get the opportunity to sign last season, the Nets did not sign him until the rematch stage, and in the end he only played 6 minutes, with 5 points and 3 assists. Now, it's time for the super sixth to officially bid farewell to the NBA.
2. Tyson Chandler, 38 years old
Entering the league in 2001, Chandler played 19 seasons, becoming Defensive Player of the Year in 2012. Last season, he played rarely when he played for the Rockets, playing just 26 games in the entire season, averaging 1.3 points and 2.5 rebounds per game. There is little demand for traditional centers now, and the 38-year-old Chandler should have a hard time winning the favor of NBA teams anymore.
3. Ty-Gibson, 35 years old
Gibson is still training and seems to have a better chance of getting a contract than his top two. In the 2019-20 season, Gibson averaged 6.1 points and 4.3 rebounds per game. He has not yet won a contract at the start of the preseason, and can only hope that some teams will have a need to strengthen the interior line in the middle of the season. After all, a season is long, and if there is an injury, a veteran like Gibson still has a chance to be called up. Of course, he may also retire from this.
4. Kyle Korver, 39 years old
Korver is one of the best three-point shooters in NBA history, and at 39 he's still capable of creating threats on the perimeter. In the 2019-20 season, Korver played for the Bucks, averaging 6.7 points and 2.1 rebounds per game, and his three-point shooting rate was still as high as 41.8%. The reason Korver didn't get the new contract may lie in his defensive regression. Previously, some US media suggested that the Lakers sign him in the offseason, but the Purple and Gold Army did not do so. Like Crawford, he's too old to really consider retiring.
5. JR-Smith, 35 years old
Gone are the days when JR-Smith played Mr. Key. Since helping the Cavaliers win the title in 2016, his form has been declining. Last season, after the Lakers signed him, they basically only sent him to play during garbage time, and his average score per game was only 2.8 points. As a good friend of James, 35-year-old JR Smith is not old, but there are really not many opportunities left for him, and retiring may be a choice that must be made.