Shai: "I don't want to play until I'm 40 years old, I'm clear about it"
The reigning NBA MVP from last season makes an explosive confession about his future plans as a basketball player.
Longevity is a very personal life choice, and not all NBA stars have to embrace it willingly. Despite advances in body care and prevention extending athletes' careers greatly, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is clear that it is not for him, and he will retire much sooner than LeBron or Paul.
He acknowledged this in statements that have caused a stir within the NBA, illustrating how resolutely he has made this decision. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a man with a strong personality, navigating through competition to reach his peak. Once he achieves that and feels he is starting to decline, he won't try to cling on desperately but will prioritize other aspects of his life, putting basketball aside.
"I could definitely play until I'm 40, but I won't, I've decided. I won't sacrifice so much time away from my family. I want to enjoy their first guitar lessons, chess games, their initial soccer or basketball matches. There comes a moment in every athlete's career when you reach your peak, and I play to discover where it is. Once I feel I'm losing my edge, I won't hold onto this sport, I'll leave it," Shai Gilgeous-Alexander concluded.
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