Why is Darren Collison retired?

Why is Darren Collison retired?

Collison suddenly announced his retirement before free agency this past summer, citing religious reasons. “While I still love basketball, I know there is something more important, which is my family and my faith,” Collison told The Undefeated in June.

What happened to Darren Collison?

On June 28, 2019, Collison announced his retirement from the NBA. A Jehovah’s Witness, he cited religious reasons for retiring. He had been expected to draw multiple contract offers for around $10 million per season.

Is Darren Collison a Jehovah’s Witness?

Collison said he wanted to concentrate on helping the less fortunate through his Jehovah’s Witness faith. I am one of the Jehovah’s Witnesses and my faith means everything to me. I receive so much joy from volunteering to help others and participate in a worldwide ministry. The joy I feel is unmatched.

Where did Darren Collison go to college?

University of California, Los Angeles
Darren Collison/College

What high school did Darren Collison go to?

Etiwanda High School
University of California, Los Angeles
Darren Collison/Education

What is Darren Collison salary?

1.9 million USD (2014)
Darren Collison/Salary

Where was Darren Collison born?

Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Darren Collison/Place of birth

Was Dwight Eisenhower a Jehovah’s Witness?

His family had a strong religious background. His mother became a Jehovah’s Witness. Eisenhower, however, did not belong to any organized church until 1952….

Dwight D. Eisenhower
Political party Republican (1952–1969)
Spouse(s) Mamie Doud ​ ( m. 1916)​
Children Doud John
Parents David Jacob Eisenhower Ida Stover

What team is Tyreke Evans on?

Indiana Pacers
Tyreke Evans

Personal information
2017 Sacramento Kings
2017–2018 Memphis Grizzlies
2018–2019 Indiana Pacers
Career highlights and awards

When did Darren Collison sign with the Clippers?

July 10, 2013: Signed as a free agent with the Los Angeles Clippers. June 28, 2019: Announced retirement. Note, this is done in an automated way, so we apologize for any errors, & please report any suggested corrections. “Statistics” is included to allow non-English speakers to find our pages.

Where did Darren Collison play in the NBA?

Drafted out of UCLA in 2009, Collison played for the New Orleans Hornets, Indiana Pacers, Dallas Mavericks, LA Clippers and Sacramento Kings. Collison, 31, averaged 11.2 points, 6.0 assists and 1.4 steals per game last season, his second with the Pacers.

Who are the parents of Darren Collison football player?

Collison is the son of June and Dennis Collison. His parents were elite track and field athletes. His mother representedGuyana at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. In 2011, Collison married Keyosha Sanders.

How many points per game does Darren Collison average?

Collison, 31, averaged 11.2 points, 6.0 assists and 1.4 steals per game last season, his second with the Pacers. He is a career 39.4 percent 3-point shooter and led the league with a 46.8 3-point percentage two seasons ago.

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