Former NBA large man John Henson has no intentions of trying a comeback, confirming to Spencer Davies of RG.org that he has retired as a participant and has moved onto the subsequent stage of his life.
“I used to be so blessed to play this lengthy,” Henson stated. “It’s a variety of alternatives, man. It’s only a matter of 1 step at a time. I’m solely 33, so I’ve time to discover and work out what I wish to do subsequent. That is simply the subsequent section, and we’ll see the place it takes me. However thus far, so good.”
The 14th total decide within the 2012 draft, Henson spent his first seven seasons with the Bucks, then performed for the Cavaliers and Pistons through the 2019/20 season. He averaged 7.6 factors, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks in 19.7 minutes per sport throughout 445 profession outings (160 begins) from 2012-20. Well being points, together with wrist and hamstring accidents, slowed him down and restricted his availability throughout his ultimate seasons.
Although he inked a 10-day contract with the Knicks in April 2021, Henson didn’t seem in any video games for New York. The 6’9″ heart additionally signed with Mets de Guaynabo in Puerto Rico in March 2022, however ended up not suiting up for the group.
“I may’ve fought. I may’ve went the G League route and tried to work my method again, however I’ve all the time simply been a man that basketball’s by no means life or demise for me or my life,” Henson stated. “I’m not gonna sit right here and bang my head towards the wall. My first preliminary thought was let me end my schooling and let me see what occurs, after which we’ll go from there.”
In line with Davies, Henson has handed on affords in recent times to be a veteran mentor on the G League Ignite’s roster and to affix the Capital Metropolis Go-Go (the Wizards‘ G League affiliate) as an assistant coach.
Henson’s focus has been on media jobs — he’ll present shade commentary for ACC video games and function an analyst on SiriusXM’s ACC Immediately program through the 2024/25 season, per Davies. The large man beforehand spent two seasons showing on The Bettor Half Hour on MSG Community.
