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Top Athletes Who Retired in Their Prime Led by Andrew Luck

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Not every athlete gets to play as long as they want to, and not every athlete wants to play as long as fans want them to play.

Golden State Warriors All-Time Starting Five

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, left, guard Klay Thompson, right and forward Draymond Green, center, react during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers Monday, May 9, 2016, in Portland, Ore. The Warriors won 132-125. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

The Golden State Warriors only trail the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics in NBA championships.

Top NBA Players in the NBA Store Make This Game Fantastic

Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum, right, steals the ball from Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, left, during the second half of Game 3 in an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals playoff series, Friday, May 5, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Basketball fans know where to find the best NBA gear for all their favorite teams.

Worst NBA Draft Picks of All Time

You can sink an NBA franchise in more ways than just making a bad decision with the No. 1 overall pick.

NBA Guards With the Best Shooting Technique of All Time

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson shoots while defended by Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3), left, guard D'Angelo Russell (1), center, and guard Austin Reaves (15) during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball Western Conference semifinal game, Thursday, May 4, 2023, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

The greatest shooting guards in NBA history could score from anywhere on the court. And some of them are still filling it up.

Impact of Key Players in the 2023 NBA Playoffs

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, center, drives the lane between Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and guard Jamal Murray in the second half of Game 2 of an NBA second-round playoff series Monday, May 1, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

There are always unexpected twists and turns on the road to a championship, and the 2023 NBA postseason is no different.

Fanatics Has Everything You Need to Raise Your Game

Fanatics is the official partner of the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NASCAR, and hundreds of professional and collegiate teams.

Best Shoes From Nike's Air Jordan Collection

Nike's Air Jordan collection of basketball shoes has defined athletic apparel since the first version was released in 1985.

Most Valuable Basketball Rookie Cards

As the collectible sports card market has exploded, the most valuable rookie cards for the best basketball players in the world have seen their numbers shoot into the millions of dollars.

This Generation of Young NBA Players Has a Serious Image Problem

The NBA's latest group of young players seem to be trying their best to alienate fans.

Should Scoot Henderson Be the No. 1 Pick in the NBA Draft?

Georgia native Scoot Henderson is almost a lock to be the No. 2 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, but should teams be considering him for No. 1?

How LeBron James Became the NBA's Career Leading Scorer

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James celebrates after scoring to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LeBron James has more points than anyone in NBA history after passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Is the NBA Ready for Victor Wembanyama?

France's Victor Wembanyama is a lock to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft and could be the best prospect of his generation.

All 30 NBA Logos, Ranked From Worst to First

There are some truly horrible and truly great NBA logos.

Greatest Starting Five of Left-Handed NBA Players

Check out our first-team and second-team picks for an all-time starting five of only left-handed NBA players.

What Ever Happened to the NBA's Brian Willams, aka Bison Dele?

Bison Dele and his girlfriend disappeared in the South Pacific in 2002, and the mystery has never been solved.

These Draymond Green Punch Memes Get Funnier With Age

NBA Twitter had a lot of humorous reactions to Draymond Green punching his Golden State Warriors teammate Jordan Poole in the face at practice.

NBA Draft Picks Who Missed Their Rookie Seasons

Injuries and tragedies have kept top NBA Draft picks from playing in their rookie seasons for decades.

Breaking Down the Historic 1996 NBA Draft

Is the 1996 NBA draft the greatest NBA draft class of all time?

2022 NBA Draft Live: Orlando Magic Take Paolo Banchero No. 1 Overall

Stadium Talk writer Tony Adame provides live coverage, analysis and grades for the 2022 NBA draft.

Most All-NBA Team Selections of All Time

The Lakers' Jerry West tries to take the ball down the court but finds himself closely pressed by Boston's Emmette Bryant in the first period of the opening game of he NBA championship playoff in Los Angeles, April 23, 1969. That's the Lakers' Wilt Chamberlain in background. (AP Photo/Harold P. Matosian)

Making an All-NBA Team has been a certification of a player's greatness since 1946.

Fake Klay Thompson Should Be Celebrated by Warriors, Not Banned for Life

YouTube prankster Dawson Gurley, aka Fake Klay, is one of the good guys on the internet.

Montrezl Harrell's Weed Arrest Is a Bigger Problem for the NBA Than You Think

The NBA has been at the forefront in pro sports when it comes to loosening its rules against marijuana use.

Athletes Who Weren’t Hurt and Refused to Play

There are some professional athletes who have refused the clal to enter a game for reasons other than being hurt.

Hilarious NBA Memes That'll Have You Laughing All Season

The NBA season is long — which means there are a whole lot of NBA memes ready to be made.

Current NBA Players Who Could Make the Hall of Fame

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has a glut of future members currently playing in the NBA, but who makes the cut? Trae Young? Kyrie Irving?

Wilt Chamberlain's Stats Don't Seem Real Today

These Wilt Chamberlain stats show how many NBA records this basketball great set that will likely never be broken.

Penny Hardaway Shoes Remind Us Why the 1990s Were So Awesome

You can't tell this NBA story without Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway.

Worst Skip Bayless Takes Aren't Just on Twitter

Skip Bayless has made a career out of his opinions on sports.

25 Tallest NBA Players to Ever Play Basketball, Ranked

Being tall doesn't guarantee you're going to make it in the NBA.

Best NBA Free Agents of All Time

Unrestricted free agency changed the NBA forever.

LeBron James Net Worth Means He's a Billionaire Baller

LeBron James surpassed $1 billion in career earnings in 2021.

Stadium Talk 2022 NBA Mock Draft

These are the top prospects to have their names called.

Funny LeBron James Memes That Made Us Chuckle

Luckily, the internet has done its thing to create these funny LeBron James memes that depict the lengthy career of this basketball great.

Everything You Need to Know About Bronny James

LeBron James Jr. is now known to the world as Bronny and is making his own name in basketball outside of the shadow of his famous father.

What NBA Players Looked Like in High School

Before they were NBA stars, they had to navigate high school like the rest of us.

Most Popular NBA Players in History

FILE -- In this May 11, 2001 file photo, Los Angeles Lakers' Shaquille O'Neal, center, Kobe Bryant, left, and Rick Fox celebrate a play late in the second half of game three of the Western Conference semifinals against the Sacramento Kings at Arco Arena in Sacramento. Renamed Sleep Train Arena, the facility has been the home of the Kings since it opened in 1988. The Kings won an NBA-best 61 games in the 2001-02 season behind Chris Webber and Vlade Divac, losing to the eventual champion Lakers in Game 7 of the conference finals. The Kings will play their last game at the aging building, Saturday against the Oklahoma City Thunder and begin play next season at the new Golden One Center built in downtown Sacramento. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, file)

They became household names for their incredible talents and personalities.

Real People in Showtime Lakers HBO Series 'Winning Time'

The Los Angeles Lakers "Showtime" era has been turned into a hit TV series.

Best NBA Commentators of All Time, Ranked

Here are the NBA commentators who talked the talk better than anyone.

Greatest NBA Small Forwards of All Time

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) dunks against New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes (10) in the second half an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

The best at the position defined the game with their versatility.

Worst NBA Players of All Time

There's bad, and then there are these guys.

50 Greatest NBA Power Forwards of All Time

They defined greatness and made the NBA what it is today.

Greatest NBA Sixth Men of All Time

Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams, right, drives by Atlanta Hawks guard Kent Bazemore during the second half of a basketball game, Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, in Los Angeles. The Clippers won 108-107. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

They did more than just provide a boost off the bench.

Every Country's Best Basketball Player

Slovenia's Luka Doncic (77) drives up court past France's Nicolas Batum (5) during a men's basketball semifinal round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

There are ballers all across the globe.

Greatest NBA Draft Classes of All Time

NBA franchises rise and fall based on draft-day decisions.

Greatest Players Under 6 Feet in NBA History

They proved height isn't a requirement to succeed in the NBA.

Most Technical Fouls in NBA History

These NBA players racked up more technical fouls than anyone.

What Is the Most Popular Basketball Shoe of All Time?

It was a tough choice, but Air Jordans are impossible to beat.

Greatest Tandems in NBA History

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry, left, and Klay Thompson celebrate during the second half of Game 5 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Houston Rockets Wednesday, May 8, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Even the best basketball talents need someone to have their back.

Most Hated NBA Players of All Time

Fans, opponents and sometimes even their own teammates didn't like them.

Greatest Sports Families of All Time

Ken Griffey, Jr., and Ken Griffey, Sr., kid around on the bench in Seattle during the Mariners' game against the Detroit Tigers, Aug. 31, 1990. Father and son wear the same uniform for the first time in Major League history. Ken Sr. joined the Mariners' club yesterday. Other players are not identified. (AP Photo/Bill Chan)

Sports run in these families of great athletes.

Where Are the 1996 Chicago Bulls Now?

They won 72 games, started another three-peat and remain legends.

57 Most Inspiring Kobe Bryant Murals in the World

Street artists created a global movement with more than 400 Kobe murals in over 30 countries.

Kobe Bryant Is Still Making an Impact After His Death

What did Kobe do after a big loss? Keep going.

All-Time Starting Five for Every NBA Team

More than 4,300 players have played in the NBA. These are the best at every position in the history of every team.

Greatest Shots in NBA History

Millions of shots have been made in the NBA. Only a chosen few are indelible.

Stadium Talk's Top 10 Stories of 2020

The year put us in a nostalgic mood.

Greatest Defensive Teams in NBA History

The game has changed, but defense still matters.

Best Pro Sports Team Logos of All Time

The best sports logos are works of art.

Greatest Coach Quotes of All Time

These famous coach quotes inspired generations of athletes.

Worst NBA Hall of Famers

The Hall of Fame missed the mark with these players.

Top 50 NBA Prospects in the World

They have the talent and potential to be stars in the NBA.

Can You Name These NBA No. 1 Picks in High School?

Before fame and fortune, they were high school phenoms.

Most Missed Shots in NBA History

For better or worse, these NBA legends always had the green light.

Most Minutes Played in NBA History

These NBA legends hardly ever came off the floor.

Best Field-Goal Percentages in NBA History

Putting the ball in the basket is the name of the game.

Biggest Celebrity Fan for Every NBA Team

The rich and famous are drawn to NBA sidelines.

Worst Free-Throw Shooters in NBA History

Welcome to Brick City.

Amazing Maps of the Sports World

These maps will teach you all about sports on Earth.

Best High School Basketball Player in Every State

They are the future of the game.

Mount Rushmore for Every NBA Team

Meet the chosen four by franchise.

Best High School Basketball Programs by State

These schools have a tradition of winning state titles and sending players to the NBA.

Greatest Athletes Who Served in the Military

We often idolize athletes for sports achievements, but the true heroes sacrifice for others.

Strangest NBA Draft Facts

The NBA draft is full of weird twists and turns that impacted league history.

Worst Work Stoppages in Pro Sports History

Owners vs. players. Empty stadiums. No games. The NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB are rife with epic labor battles.

Grading Every No. 1 Overall NBA Draft Pick

NBA franchises rise and fall based on what they do with the No. 1 overall pick. Here's who got it right and wrong.

Inside Michael Jordan's NBA Rookie Season

We know how the Michael Jordan story ended — as the GOAT — but how many remember how it began? Fasten your seat belts and enjoy the ride.

Greatest Trash-Talkers in NBA History

These players turned trash-talking into a savage art form.

Kobe Bryant's Basketball Career in Photos

Kobe Bryant was one of the game's all-time greats, and his legend will live forever.

Basketball Shoes NBA Players Are Wearing Today

You can tell a lot about a player by their shoes.

Most Clutch NBA Players of All Time

When it comes to big-time shots, you want the ball in their hands.

Highest-Paid Players in NBA History

Money changed the game, and the biggest ballers became able to tap into "generational wealth" with just their playing contracts.

Greatest NBA Players Who Never Won a Championship

Some of the greatest basketball players fell short of the ultimate goal.

Craziest Things Kyrie Irving Said

The NBA point guard is not shy about speaking his mind.

Best NBA Players by Team

These ballers can put a franchise on their backs.

How Steph Curry Became the Most Unique Superstar in NBA History

The Golden State Warriors point guard is much more than an on-court assassin.

50 Best Basketball Shoes of All Time

The best players have worn the best shoes.

Signature Moves That Changed the NBA

Basketball has been called poetry in motion. This is why.

NBA Team Logos History for All 30 Franchises

Every logo in the National Basketball Association has a story to tell. These are those stories.

Best Free-Throw Shooters in NBA History

The free-throw line in an NBA game can be a lonely place or easy money. It depends on the shooter.

These former and current players have the best career shooting percentage at the charity stripe.