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Yahoo
24-04-2025
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Will Barton, former Memphis basketball star, announces retirement from NBA
Will Barton, former Memphis basketball star and 11-year NBA veteran, announced his retirement Wednesday. Nicknamed "The Thrill," the 34-year-old Barton spent time with the Portland Trail Blazers, Denver Nuggets, Washington Wizards and the Toronto Raptors. He last played in an NBA game during the 2022-23 season. Advertisement "13 years pro. 11 years in the NBA. Man where did the time go?" Barton wrote on Instagram. "Crazy when I was young I never seen the end in my vision. But here we are. Man what a time I promise it was everything I dreamed of plus way more." Barton, who twice finished fourth in Sixth Man of the Year voting (2016 and 2018), finished with career averages of 11.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.7 assists. A second-round draft pick in 2012, the Baltimore native came into his own with Denver, where he played seven-plus seasons. Barton (along with his brother, Antonio) came to Memphis in 2010, Josh Pastner's first season as head coach. He spent two seasons with the Tigers, winning Conference USA Player of the Year as a sophomore, when he averaged 18.0 points per game. He finished his Memphis career with 1,062 points and helped lead the Tigers to the NCAA tournament in 2011 and 2012. Former Tigers who spent time in the NBA this season include Jalen Duren, Precious Achiuwa, Josh Minott, Emoni Bates, Nae'Qwan Tomlin, Damion Baugh, Lester Quinones, David Jones, and James Wiseman. Advertisement Reach sports writer Jason Munz at follow him @munzly on X, and sign up for the Memphis Basketball Insider text group. This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Will Barton, former Memphis basketball star, announces retirement from NBA
India Today
24-04-2025
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- India Today
Will Barton announces retirement after 11 years in NBA
Will Barton, one of the most underrated players in recent NBA history and a staple in Denver Nuggets lore, officially announced his retirement from professional basketball on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Barton shared the emotional news during an appearance on the NoKutKards Podcast and later took to Instagram to reflect on his 13-year journey in the 34-year-old guard-forward hybrid played eight productive years with the Denver Nuggets, suiting up for 479 games—the 10th-most in franchise history. Between 2015 and 2022, Barton played a key role in guiding the Nuggets through their rebuilding years and becoming a top team in the Western Conference.11-year NBA veteran Will Barton announced his retirement on social media Wednesday is fourth all-time in Nuggets history in three-pointers made. Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) April 24, 2025advertisementDuring his time in Denver, Barton averaged 14.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game while shooting 43.8% from the field, 36.2% from beyond the arc, and 78.9% from the free-throw line. Though he departed Denver one season before their historic 2023 NBA Championship win, Barton remains a cherished figure amongst the Nuggets fan base. Barton began his NBA journey as the 40th overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft by the Portland Trail Blazers. Over his 11-year NBA career, he suited up for the Trail Blazers, Nuggets, Washington Wizards, and Toronto Raptors. In 679 NBA games, Barton compiled career averages of 11.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game, with shooting splits of 43.0/35.5/ his final NBA appearances during the 2022-23 season, Barton continued his professional career internationally with brief stints in Spain, China, and Puerto Rico. He most notably played for Covirn Granada and the Guangdong Southern Tigers before stepping away from the reflects on his basketball journeyIn his farewell message, Barton expressed deep gratitude and emotion for the sport that shaped his life, "13 years pro. 11 years in the NBA. Man, where did the time go? Crazy when I was young I never seen the end in my vision. But here we are. Man what a time I promise it was everything I dreamed of plus way more. GOD thank you for taking me on this amazing journey & blessing me with not only a talent but a vision & faith."Barton continued, "Thanks to everyone who helped me at any stage or was apart of this ride at any point. Close or not close you were needed & I appreciate you. I pray I gave others hope & inspired some. Ups & downs it was all worth it & this game gave me purpose & I know that because of you basketball, I'll be ok because you taught me to never give up & keep fighting. Thank you to the greatest game ever. Thanks for changing my life forever & giving me something to believe in. I will always love to you & remember everything you taught me. Cheersto the game forever!"advertisement"Damn, we really did it huhstill surreal even though we planned it Thrill you did that shorty no doubt!" While Barton did not specify his post-retirement plans, he emphasized that the lessons from basketball would guide him in his next chapter. ALSO READ: NBA: Jayson Tatum listed as doubtful for Game 2 vs Magic after wrist injury
