Alonzo Mourning, left, has a word with Miami Heat president Pat Riley, right, after announcing his retirement from professional basketball during a news conference in Miami, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009. The seven-time All-Star center said Thursday he won't return from a devastating leg injury in 2007. AP Photo logo AP Photo 10 months ago

Alonzo Mourning, left, has a word with Miami Heat president Pat Riley, right, after announcing his retirement from professional basketball during a news conference in Miami, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009. The seven-time All-Star center said Thursday he won't return from a devastating leg injury in 2007.

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