This is definitely bad news for his fans and the Nets. I think it was a tough decision for him, and I would say that this decision was hasty, but it looks like Aldridge is afraid that heart problems may recur. Anyway, health before everything else.

Definitely a crazy turn of events. I feel for him though. Sounds like his life means more to him than a ring, as it should be. Here’s the link to his announcement on his Twitter feed. Good luck LaMarcus!

https://twitter.com/aldridge_12/status/1382706719684444161

Not that a fan of the lad but it was a sad one to this sudden retirement but I guess this is for his health and I think that should be the top priority. It's a shocking news but this is how it should be and hoping for his fast recovery.

Unexpected and I'm also surprised to read that news, I've first read it on social media and thought of it as a joke because of the recent news that he recently transferred to Nets. Well, health over career and speedy recovery to him. It's good that he has chosen his health first and put that into priority, he can still be part of the league or his team but not as a player.

I highly doubt on that if its possible because once a player retires then he's no longer connected on any means and in case Nets would able to get a ring but still it cant be counted.

If he decided to retire for the good then its his decision and we are pretty sure that this one isnt something an easy one to be made because you do need to choose neither
your health or your career and he definitely chose up his own health.

Lets just respect his decision.

Yes! They surely will. I guess it's the team's freewill who are those individuals eligible for the ring, If a specific team has won the championship. I remember Demarcus Cousins received his ring with the Lakers even after he was waived, and even Anderson Varejao who also received his ring with the Cavs after being traded at GSW.
Giving rings to former teammate doesn't mean they're championships too, but it's a way to give them credit for contributing as a teammate during the regular season. There's no rules in the NBA who is eligible for the ring and who's not.

It's just sad to see another talented big man in the league retired barely at the peak of his career and still a huge contribution to the team. LA along side with Chris Bosh retired early due to health reasons.

He really has the chance to make it to the finals as part of the playing team. But he can still be with them even after his retirement but he would be on the side of coaches or just be part of the practice team. The priority is his health and he has chosen the best option despite many would feel sorry for him about the championship. Yes, let's just pray for his recovery and hopefully that there's no need to worry about it after he recovers.

Think about it too so you might be right.

But let's wait until the Nets will be a champion. Whatever it is, that ring will make Aldridge happy as he was now being recognized even after his retirement.

Damn these sudden health problems and injuries. Spoiling a player's dream.

I'm not sure he would be happy on getting a ring when he did not make an effort to win it, you get a ring to win in the NBA Finals, so one should be part of the roster that will play in the NBA finals, whether a bench or starter, so it doesn't make sense of him getting a ring though, just my thoughts.

Add stars will possibly not the solution since chemistry still needed to build up after that. Maybe the player they need is those people who knows how to adjust and know the role in the team like jordan clarkson but seems its hard to find the same like him so better look for good role players who can possibly help Luka in their run.

We can only say that they are not championship team yet because of Lakers and nets build a super team but look at Dallas at Nowitzki era they could possibly do the same since they have Luka a excellent player of this era.