Tag: Amar’e Stoudemire

NBA: Stoudemire un-retires to continue career in Israel

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Less than a week after announcing his retirement, former National Basketball Association star Amar’e Stoudemire said Monday he is continuing his career in Israel. “I may be retiring from the NBA, but I’m not saying goodbye to basketball just yet. My next step is playing for Hapoel Jerusalem, one of the top teams in Europe. This isn’t about collecting a paycheck overseas though; it’s a spiritual journey, too,” Stoudemire […]

NBA: Veteran big man Stoudemire retires

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Six-Time All-Star Amar’e Stoudemire announced his retirement as a player in the National Basketball Association on Tuesday, going out as a Knick after inking a final contract with New York. Stoudemire thanked Knicks brass for signing him so that he could officially retire as a member of the storied franchise. “I came to New York in 2010 to help revitalize this franchise and we did just that,” he said. […]