Former Warriors No. 1 overall pick is officially retiring

Former Golden State Warriors big man Andrew Bogut has announced his retirement via his very own podcast, Rogue Bogues, on Monday afternoon.

Andrew Bogut was a force to be reckoned with throughout his NBA career, but he really made a name for himself during his stint with the Golden State Warriors, the team that drafted him No. 1 overall back in 2005.

That said, the big man is now off the market and has officially retired. 

Bogut, now 36, given his seven-foot stature, was one of the most physical presences at the center position that the league has seen in recent history. He was also able to shift his feet well which kept him relevant.

Bogut spent the first eight years of his NBA career with the Milwaukee Bucks before being dealt to the Warriors in exchange for Monta Ellis, Ekpe Udoh, and Kwame Brown.

His time with the Warriors was nothing short of legendary as he helped the organization win an NBA Championship and helped them garner up the most wins by a single team in a single season in NBA history.

Bogut provided the Warriors with stability and size at the center position, an area the team struggled in before Bogut’s arrival. He was truly the team’s only shot blocker on many of their championship-contending teams.

Bogut played in 247 games as a member of the Golden State Warriors and averaged 6.1 points per game, 2.2 assists per game, 8.1 rebounds per game, 0.6 steals per game, and 1.7 blocks per game. It could’ve been better, but he brought the unique skills that Golden State needed.

The liveliness Bogut brought to Golden State will certainly be missed as he enters the next chapter of his life. It’ll be interesting where Bogut heads next. He has his podcast, and he has a plethora of other options that could include coaching as well.

That said, we certainly wish Bogut a good retirement and luck on whatever endeavors he dive into!