DannyDuberstein said:
jokershady said:
didnt his wife leave him because he decided to come back one more year after retiring in 2022? was it worth that one more year?
It seemed to be the straw, but I'm sure it was a ton more than that. I have a feeling part of the reason he went back is that things at home weren't very good already
I think that is a factor, but I also think it's just really hard to retire for some people.
I think with athletes it is even tougher because not only are they giving up something they may really love to do, but because sports have seasons, every year they end a season, and ask themself if it is time to give it up.
So at the end of the season, usually after a loss, they are asked if they'll be coming back, and I think when you ask a player at a low point if they are ready for it to be over, they say yes too quickly. Especially for those that are in their 30s and they look around and question what they are going to do for the rest of their life. And then throw in a personal factor like a marriage on the rocks, and it may make it an easier decision.
I have no issue for a pro athlete wanting to stick around and play, even if it hurts their career average or reputation. Why give up something you love doing, if you can physically still do it, just because other people think you should?