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Predicting 10 NBA Veterans Who Will Retire After the 2014-15 Season

NBA Veterans Who Will Retire After the 2014-15 Season

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As the 2014-15 NBA season gets set to begin, some veterans are getting ready for one final run. When the curtain closes on the 2014-15 season, here are some veterans who may retire.

10. Tim Duncan - San Antonio Spurs

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10. Tim Duncan - San Antonio Spurs

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Tim Duncan finds himself entering the final year of his current contract. If Duncan can manage to win his sixth NBA Championship in 2014-15, or even lead the Spurs on a deep playoff run, look for him to call it quits on one of the most historic careers in NBA history.

9. Ray Allen - Free Agent

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9. Ray Allen - Free Agent

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Currently, Ray Allen finds himself fielding phone calls from several different contenders who are inquiring about playing situation. Despite being in pretty good health, a third ring could entice Allen to walk away from the game for good.

8. Paul Pierce - Washington Wizards

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8. Paul Pierce - Washington Wizards

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Once the face of the Boston Celtics franchise, Paul Pierce finds himself on his second different team in two years. Although Pierce does have a player option for the 2015-16 season, he would be wise to not harm his Hall of Fame legacy any further.

7. Kevin Garnett - Brooklyn Nets

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7. Kevin Garnett - Brooklyn Nets

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A former teammate of the two previous guys on this list, Kevin Garnett found himself at the center of retirement rumors entering the 2014-15 season. When this season comes to an end, these rumors are more than likely going to turn into a fact.

6. Andre Miller - Washington Wizards

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6. Andre Miller - Washington Wizards

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A 15-year veteran of the NBA, Andre Miller has been the epitome of consistency. After only missing a total of three games in his entire career and averaging just around 13 points and seven assists per game, Miller is a clear candidate to make the 2014-15 season his last.

5. Elton Brand - Atlanta Hawks

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5. Elton Brand - Atlanta Hawks

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After being amnestied by the Philadelphia 76ers back in 2012, Elton Brand has tried to maintain his spot in the NBA. Coming off of career lows all across the stat sheet in 2013-14, this former No. 1 overall pick is just counting the days that he has left in the NBA.

4. Lamar Odom - Free Agent

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4. Lamar Odom - Free Agent

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2013-14 saw Lamar Odom fail during his brief stint of playing basketball over in Spain, as well as failing to capitalize on opportunity granted to him by the New York Knicks. If Odom doesn't get his act together soon, then the former Sixth Man of the Year will have no other choice but to retire from the NBA.

3. Richard Hamilton - Free Agent

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3. Richard Hamilton - Free Agent

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Despite sitting out the entire 2013-14 NBA season, Richard "Rip" Hamilton is still hoping to get one more shot at making an NBA roster. Should that chance not present itself in 2014-15, then the NBA is likely to be without its favorite masked man.

2. Jermaine O'Neal - Free Agent

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2. Jermaine O'Neal - Free Agent

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Jermaine O'Neal surprised many last season when he proved that he could still be a contributor for an NBA playoff team. Although it seems as though he wishes to play a few more years, lingering injury issues may soon put an end to O'Neal's successful 18-year career.

1. Steve Nash - Los Angeles Lakers

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1. Steve Nash - Los Angeles Lakers

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Coming out of Santa Clara, not much NBA success was projected for Steve Nash. Two NBA MVP awards and a countless number of highlights later, Nash has had one heck of a ride. Unfortunately, due to continuing back problems, Nash is likely to hang up his sneakers once and for all at the end of this season.

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