Former first-round pick retiring after 10 years in NBA

Former NBA guard Jeremy Lamb announced his retirement from basketball. He played 573 career games from 2012 to 2022 and enjoyed stints with Oklahoma City, Charlotte, Indiana and Sacramento.

“Basketball has been good to me throughout my entire life, so this decision didn’t come easy,” Lamb said in his post.

“I know I wouldn’t be where I’m at without the love and support from my family and friends, so I want to take a moment to express my appreciation. I’m thankful for the many ways you’ve been there throughout my career.”

Lamb was drafted 12th overall by Houston in 2012 but was immediately traded to Oklahoma City in the move that brought James Harden to the Rockets. In his second season, he played a decent role for the contending Thunder, helping them to the playoffs. He was then sent to Charlotte, where he played from 2015-19, putting up his best statistical seasons.

He helped the Hornets achieve a 48-34 record in 2015-16, their best team in the past decade, while appearing 66 games off the bench that year. In 2018-19, he recorded career highs of 15.3 points and 5.5 rebounds.

Lamb played a big role on the 2019-20 Pacers before finishing his NBA career with the Kings. Lamb averaged 10.1 points and 3.6 rebounds in his 573 games (136 starts).

“I also want to acknowledge my teammates, who have made this experience unforgettable,” Lamb wrote. “To my coaches, thank you for your guidance and belief in me. Your impact on my life goes beyond the court. Now it’s time to catch another dream!“