Former Badger Jon Leuer announces his retirement from basketball

The former Wisconsin Badger star retires from the game at age 31

[lawrence-newsletter]Former Wisconsin Badger star and NBA player Jon Leuer has announced his retirement from basketball at the age of 31 per his instagram.

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I love the game of basketball. I still want to play, but I know deep down it’s not the right decision for my health anymore. The past 3 years I’ve dealt with a number of injuries, including 2 that kept me out this whole season. It’s taken me a while to come to grips with this, but I’m truly at peace with my decision to officially retire. As disappointing as these injuries have been, I’m still thankful for every moment I spent playing the game. Basketball has been the most amazing journey of my life. It’s taken me places I only could’ve dreamed about as a kid. The relationships it brought me mean more than anything. I’ve been able to connect with people from all walks of life and forged lifelong bonds with many of them. What this game has brought me stretches way beyond basketball. I’m grateful for this incredible ride and everyone who helped me along the way. 🙏🏼🙌🏼✌🏼

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Leuer battled numerous injuries over the past few years that kept him consistently sidelined. The former Badger sharpshooter was a second-round pick of the Milwaukee Bucks in 2011 and spent his nine-year NBA career with Milwaukee, Cleveland, Memphis, Phoenix, and Detroit.

According to spotrac.com, Leuer made over $38 million in his nine-years in the league and is under contract with Milwaukee through the 2021-22 season. The Minnesota native finished his NBA career with averages of 6.4 points and 3.8 rebounds per game.