But there was no choice, he still decided to retire.
Firstly, almost no championship teams offered him a contract, and the Jazz had no intention of renewing his contract. He was too old, his defense was full of holes. In last season's playoffs, Kobe Bryant completely toyed with him like a doll.
Secondly, his children hoped he could spend more time with them.
Hornacek's regrets, never having the chance to make up for them.
The year 2000 for people like them did not mean new hope, but rather meant that their glory, their achievements, their status in the league, all became fleeting memories.
Just as Hornacek was planning to take his children to travel the world, the retired Hornacek received a phone call on a hot afternoon.
After hanging up, he hesitated for a moment and decided to meet the person who called.
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Pete Babcock's first reaction when he saw the guy in front of him in the café was: "Is he sure he's not an office worker?"
