AI announces his retirement. Waaaaaa! What does retirement mean in his situation? Nothing. He alienated another team with his attitude a handful of games into the season, was cut, can't find anyone who can make room for him. The retirement statement is just a way to keep his name in the media since retired or not, if a team with a chance in the playoffs comes along (1/2 the NBA teams) he probably will jump at the chance to play.
This may work out good for him, since some time on his butt could make him realize that he is in the "role player" period of his career. He can probably tack 6+ more seasons on his career by accepting the role as the designated shooter off the bench - like Steve Kerr for the Bulls.
This may work out good for him, since some time on his butt could make him realize that he is in the "role player" period of his career. He can probably tack 6+ more seasons on his career by accepting the role as the designated shooter off the bench - like Steve Kerr for the Bulls.