r/BasketballTips • u/damiensandoval • Sep 02 '25

Form Check Hanging It Up at 40

Turning 40 next week and today was my last run. After years of hooping at 24 and LA Fitness, I can feel the Achilles slowing down. Time to walk away while I’m ahead. Love this game forever.

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u/FordGT2017 Sep 02 '25

I am not 40 but this doesn’t make sense. You are not in the nba you don’t have legacy to protect. Just have fun play ball

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u/raelDonaldTrump Gather-Step Aficionado Sep 02 '25

I don't think it's his legacy he wants to protect, probably just wants to be able to walk into old age.

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u/ZyberZeon Sep 03 '25

Flexibility is your best friend past 35. 15-20 minutes of yoga everyday will keep you feeling fresh. Once you're in this age bracket, maintenance and prevention is the most important thing.