Larry Sanders denies rumors that he wants to quit basketball
The Bucks’ talented big man says he’s not quitting basketball, but needs to work out personal issues before returning to the hardwood.
Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Milwaukee Bucks big man Larry Sanders explained his ongoing absence from the organization as a health issue while meeting with reporters after the team's 102-96 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. Sanders, who hasn't played since Dec. 23 and was in street clothes during the game, said he's "in the process of working things out."
The statement comes two days after a report claiming Sanders didn’t want to play basketball anymore. He says that’s not the case.
“I’m in the process of working things out now. Trying to do what’s best for my psyche and my physical health going forward,” Sanders said. “So there’s a lot of evaluating going on, a lot of inside talk just to put myself in the best place for my health right now.”
After the initial report, Sanders’ agent, Happy Walters, denied that his client was considering quitting basketball. Instead, it appears that the 26-year-old has been taking time to deal with other health issues, either mental or physical, that have limited his basketball-playing ability.
The good news is that Sanders says he’s making progress and “getting to the root of a lot of issues, getting them corrected going forward.” That’s important, because he added, “Without these things being corrected I don’t think basketball would be something I could even do.”
Sanders was originally drafted by the Bucks in the first round of the 2010 draft. He’s appeared in 27 games this season, averaging 7.3 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 21.7 minutes per game.
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