Brooklyn Nets' LaMarcus Aldridge retires at 35 due to heart condition
By Brian Mahoney
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 01: LaMarcus Aldridge #21 of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles against Gordon Hayward #20 of the Charlotte Hornets during the first half at Barclays Center on April 01, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER:
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NEW YORK - LaMarcus Aldridge retired from the NBA on Thursday after saying he experienced an irregular heartbeat during his final game with the Brooklyn Nets.
Aldridge, 35, posted a statement on social media saying the heart concerns he had during and after Brooklyn's loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday was one of the "scariest things" he's experienced.