Aron Baynes, NBA Champion and Australian Basketball Icon, Retires

The 37-year-old center steps away from basketball after a distinguished career spanning nine NBA seasons and international accolades with Australia's Boomers.

• Baynes played nine seasons in the NBA, winning a championship with the San Antonio Spurs in 2014.
• The New Zealand-born, Queensland-raised player was known for his physical toughness and presence on the court.
• He represented Australia in three Olympic Games, earning a bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
• Baynes overcame a serious spinal cord injury during the Tokyo Olympics, making a successful return to professional basketball in the NBL.
• His career included stints with the Detroit Pistons, Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns, and Toronto Raptors, as well as a record-setting game with the Suns in 2020.

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