NFT: LaMarcus Aldridge retires due to heart issue

Ira : 4/15/2021 12:04 pm : link

Quote:

Aldridge said that he experienced an irregular heartbeat during the Nets' game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday.

Afterward, Aldridge said the irregularities worsened.

"The next morning, I told the team what was going on and they were great getting me to the hospital," Aldridge wrote. "Though I'm better now, what I felt with my heart that night was still one of the scariest things I've experienced."

He's had a history of heart issues

Ten Ton Hammer : 4/15/2021 12:10 pm : link

if memory serves.

Smart move.

LauderdaleMatty : 4/15/2021 12:22 pm : link

Guys that big can have congenital issues even though seemingly very healthy.

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SFGFNCGiantsFan : 4/15/2021 12:23 pm : link

Jeez. All the best to him. I remember when Curry's heart issues began & was hoping he'd call it quits.

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christian : 4/15/2021 12:55 pm : link

Should put a little context into what Nash was dealing with setting the lineup last night.

Wow, that's too bad.

Section331 : 4/15/2021 2:36 pm : link

He had a hell of a career. Hope for the best.

yikes

Greg from LI : 4/15/2021 4:44 pm : link

Sad to hear. Hate when a great player doesn't get to go out on his own terms.

The article alludes to his previous heart condition.

81_Great_Dane : 4/15/2021 6:14 pm : link

I wonder if he's going to need a pacemaker. If so, I wonder whether it's possible to do competitive (never mind professional) sports with a pacemaker.

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