“I was looking to get back in the NBA …

“I was looking to get back in the NBA this season, right before the playoffs, and then COVID-19 hit,” Booker said. “It had been over a year since I’d been in the NBA and with the virus, I knew it would be a while before they got back so it would be two years coming up soon since I’d been in the league. I knew it would be difficult and I don’t think my body wants to endure that type of grind anymore.”