will retire. It’s just the reality of the NBA: when you’re old, you’re not useful as a professional basketball player anymore. It’s why no NBA player has ever stepped onto the court for an NBA game past the age of 45.
This leads to a high risk of injury, and many players are forced to retire early or miss significant time due to injuries. Additionally, the NFL is highly competitive, with a large pool of talented players who are eager to take the place of those who are injured or no longer able to ...