Amar'e Stoudemire has announced his retirement from the NBA.

Stoudemire played for the Miami Heat last season.

Stoudemire was the ninth overall pick in the 2002 NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns and won Rookie of the Year.

Stoudemire was a six-time All-Star, enjoying his best seasons with the Suns and in his initial season with the New York Knicks.