Tyson Chandler says next season will be his last in NBA

Next season will by Tyson Chandler’s 19th in the NBA, and it will also be his last.

The veteran center said he intends to retire at the end of next season in order to spend more time with his family.

Tyson Chandler, who came into the league in 2001, said next year will be his final year, in part because his daughter is going into high school, and he wants to be there for that.

— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) April 10, 2019

Chandler can still contribute. He was recently moved into the Los Angeles Lakers’ starting lineup, and he can still rebound and play defense. He’ll turn 37 in October, and you can hardly blame him for thinking that now is the right time to step away and spend time with his family.