New York Knicks' guard Cuttino Mobley has informed the team that he will retire from professional basketball following extensive medical evaluations. It has been determined that Mobley has a heart condition known as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy that has progressed to the point where he can no longer play.
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?The specialists I have seen made it clear that my heart condition has gotten worse, and I cannot continue to play professional basketball without putting my health and life in serious danger,? Mobley said. ?As much as I want to keep playing in the NBA, I have no choice but to follow the advice of my doctors and step away from the League.? I have had the privilege of playing in the NBA for 11 years, but my health and family must come first, and it is time to move on to the next stage in my life.
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?This has definitely been a shocking situation for me, but I want my fans, friends, and loved ones to know that I will be fine. My career has been a blessing, and I am grateful to have had this experience.?