Magic forward Pat Garrity has decided to call it a career after ten seasons in the NBA nine of which were with Orlando.

“After 10 wonderful years of playing in the NBA, I have decided to retire,” said Garrity. “I am so grateful for being able to play for as long as I have and to have established long lasting roots in Orlando. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the Orlando Magic and the great fans of Central Florida and for all of their years of support. Playing with and against the greatest basketball players in the world has been an experience which has given me some of the fondest memories of my life.”

Garrity added, “As a professional athlete, I have always been aware that the time would come for me to begin another chapter in my life. That time has come, and I look forward to the exciting challenges that lie ahead.”

Garrity played in 552 regular season games and averaged 7.3 ppg and 2.6 rpg over his ten-year career as a sharpshooter in the NBA.

Via Orlando Sentinel

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