Alonzo Mourning, left, hugs Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade, right, after announcing his retirement from professional basketball team 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, hugs Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade, right, after announcing his retirement from professional basketball team 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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