Throughout his unexpected 14-year NBA career, P.J. Brown always has been one of those players who ponders any and all questions thoughtfully.

But the pause between this question?Is retirement a possibility??and the following answer stretched long even for Brown and spoke to the emotional and serious nature of his decision.

"I've been thinking about it," Brown finally said. "It's an option. I just don't know. I have no idea right now.

"There's a lot to consider. I'll be looking at everything from all different perspectives. The most important thing is my family. At the end of the day, we'll make a decision and I'll go from there."