In keeping with what is becoming an annual tradition, there follows a very, very lengthy look at all the retired players this site has, for whatever reason, kept tabs on before. (Some of them are a bit niche. But when you're in, you're in for life.) This list is mostly of recent NBA players and an update of the 2013 edition of the same list. The cut-offs are somewhat arbitrary, but they have to be somewhere.
Most sites, when they charge themselves with the task of writing a "where are they now?" post about someone, don't actually fulfill that mandate. Instead, they talk about "where have they been?" and give career retrospectives hitherto. And they'll do so one person at a time. That is not the intent of this post. The intent of this post is, what do these people do with their lives now, and/or what is the last piece of news we have on them. It's better this way.
There's quite a lot of there, so settle in.
Tariq Abdul-Wahad - Varsity coach at Lincoln High School in San Jose.
Shareef Abdur-Rahim - General manager of the Reno Bighorns.
A.J. Abrams - Retired after last season and returned to Texas to complete his degree.
Maurice Ager - Now a producer and rapper. Is "Grammy considered."
Cory Alexander - Colour analyst for Raycom Sports, the ACC Network and ESPNU. Also runs a basketball school in Richmond, Virginia.
Courtney Alexander - Runs a not-for-profit foundation that recently resulted in a nasty looking lawsuit.
Malik Allen - Has launched a sports-centric social networking site, inRecruit.com.
Others on this list have tried analogous things, as will be seen. Evan Eschmeyer was one, but there are multiple others. None, I would say, have really worked out. So good luck to Malik.
Morris Almond - Almond retired this summer to run his non-profit foundation, Almond Athletics.
Derek Anderson - Anderson released a book last year, Stamina, and seems to have spent the year hence promoting it and giving inspirational speeches.
Kenny Anderson - At the last update, Anderson was coaching at a Jewish school in Florida, but was fired after a DUI arrest. Since then, he has made the news in diverse ways. Anderson was an apologetic member of Dennis Rodman's North Korea tour, spoke about sexual abuse he suffered as a child, and performed in the Penis Monologues with Chris Gatling.
Shandon Anderson - At the last update, Anderson was training to be a chef. This was done with a purpose, and recently he opened a vegan restaurant in Atlanta.
Robert Archibald - Now an insurance representative.
Koko Archibong - Assistant athletic director at Polytechnic School in Pasasdena.
Brandon Armstrong - Cannot be traced.
Darrell Armstrong - Assistant coach with the Mavericks.
Connor Atchley - The former Texas big man and Kings signee is now a market analyst at Stream Realty Partners.
Chucky Atkins - Last year, Atkins began coaching at his alma mater, Evans High School in Orlando. In June of last year, it was reported that he would leave Evans to join his other alma mater, USF, in a student manager role working for Stan Heath while he worked to complete the undergraduate degree that would allow to him take a full time NCAA assistant coach's role. However, Atkins ultimately turned down the offer to stay at Evans, where he remains.
Stacey Augmon - Into his third year as an assistant coach at UNLV. Earns $212,000, according to Google.
Kyle Bailey - Bailey has also returned to his alma mater, and now works as a video co-ordinator for Santa Clara.
Vin Baker - Baker recently joined Kenny Anderson on Rodman's North Korean tour, and is now a minister at Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem.
Sean Banks - The last update on Banks featured news of two arrests. Only one this time, though!
Steven Barber - Runs 24/7 Skills and Performance Training in Houston. Here's a video of him at work, featuring a James Posey cameo.
Omar Barlett - Seems to have retired and settled in Germany.
Brent Barry - Analyst for NBA TV.
Jon Barry - Still works for ESPN, but got moved from mostly TV work to now doing mostly radio.
Armon Bassett - This might be a different Armon Bassett.
Maceo Baston - Runs a cupcake store in Detroit. And if you don't believe me, here it is from the horse's mouth.
I enjoy the bit where he compares the level of fame of the NBA to the level of fame of cupcake shop ownership. I want to see that. I also enjoy the generosity he bestows to the interviewee. The lesson, as always - take a camera into the street, film people's chests, then sit back and reap the rewards.
Tony Battie - Works as a TV analyst for the Magic.
Jerome Beasley - Has not been heard from since an arrest for unpaid child support in August 2012.
Raja Bell - His ugly and unsuccessful Jazz stint having finally come to an end, Bell gave it once last chance with the Knicks in the summer, but his body had nothing left to give, and he has now retired to spend time with his family.
Jonathan Bender - Social Entrepreneur – Humanitarian – Mentor – Author – Inventor – Professional Athlete.
Travis Best - Hosting music and basketball workshops via his foundation.
Andrew Betts - Now an assistant coach at Regis Jesuit High School in Aurora, Colorado.
Joseph Blair - Executive director at the Blair Charity Group, a non-profit designed to benefit various organisations around Tucson.
When people hear the name Joseph Blair, they think U of A basketball, NBA, and Harlem Globetrotters. The girls may think, Tucson’s most eligible bachelor. Joseph is all those things and much more.
Corie Blount - Runs a company, Gradu8.me, that sells products from towels to scratchcards that promote the value of graduating.
Mark Blount - Hitherto untraceable in every other attempted update on him thus far, Blount has finally surfaced in the following press release.
Lancaster, Pa. (September 27, 2013) – Auntie Anne’s, the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise, recently announced retired NBA star Mark Blount as its newest franchise partner. Blount will team up with Auntie Anne’s to introduce its famous soft pretzels at both CityPlace and the Palm Beach Outlets, two premier shopping destinations in West Palm Beach, Florida. The locations are expected to open in November 2013 and February 2014, respectively.
Blount was first introduced to the Auntie Anne’s team at a Professional Basketball Alumni Association (PBAA) event. After months of back-and-forth communication, he determined that partnering with the brand made sense as his next business move.
“I was actively looking to break into the franchise industry, but I wanted to find a company that was a good fit for me,” said Blount. “I really felt that the Auntie Anne’s brand provided what I was looking for. After getting to know Mr. Dunn and the Executive Team intimately over the past few months, I am excited to officially join the company as a franchise partner.”
Dejan Bodiroga - At last update, Bodiroga was the president of the Serbian Basketball Federation and rumoured to be in contention to take over as president of FIBA. This has not happened - instead, in December, it was reported that Bodiroga will take over next season as the president of Partizan Belgrade.
Jason Bohannon - Investment Adviser Representative for Primerica.
Calvin Booth - At last update a scout for the as-were Hornets, Booth moved this summer to become a director of player programs and scout for the Timberwolves.
Curtis Borchardt - Works in real estate for Flinn Ferguson.
Ruben Boumtje Boumtje - Boumtje Boumtje has gone back to Georgetown to undertake a masters in statistics.
Bruce Bowen - Still works for ESPN as an analyst.
Justin Bowen - Per his LinkedIn, worked for a time as a mental health counsellor, and is now an analyst for Northern Trust.
Ryan Bowen - Now works with the Kings as an assistant director of player development and assistant coach.
Earl Boykins - "Now almost two years retired, he's splitting time between Cleveland and Denver while he figures what he's going to fully throw himself into. Something basketball-related is the ultimate answer even if he's not sure exactly what, and he already has launched Boykins Basketball Academy with camp sessions in the Denver area."
Michael Bradley - Owns three yoga studios in and around Cincinnati, run by his wife, and coaches at Summit Country Day High School.
Shawn Bradley - Runs a ranch in Utah.
Torraye Braggs - Seems to have finished his fantastically persistent tour of the basketball leagues of the Americas, got married, and taken up coaching.
Jamison Brewer - Cannot be traced.
Damone Brown - Brown pleaded guilty in a plea deal to his money laundering charges and avoided jail time. He briefly resumed a basketball career, playing in the ABA, PBL, Mexican and Venezuelan leagues, and now coaches. Very well, too, by the sounds of it:
Worth every minute and every penny. I taught my son all I could and was looking for a personal coach. I then found Damone through CoachUp and I am glad I did. After only a few sessions with Damone my son's game has seen significant improvements.
Jeremy (CoachUp confirmed client)
In additional to private clients and his AAU work, Brown also coaches at a high school, and has long since run Get Fresh Productions, a company that produces an annual fashion show.
Devin Brown - Got arrested for DUI, but has otherwise not been heard from in the two years since he last played a game.
P.J. Brown - "Disappeared underground".
Keith Brumbaugh - Number of arrests in the 11 months since the last update: two.
Rick Brunson - At last update, Brunson was an assistant coach under Mike Dunlap in Charlotte, but was let go when Dunlap was fired, and currently seems to be out of work.
Greg Buckner - Still an assistant coach for player development with the Rockets.
Louis Bullock - Will play a round of golf with you for only $500.
Pat Burke - Runs a training facility in Orlando with a very finished website. Moreso than most others upcoming on this list.
Antonio Burks - Now runs Antonio Burks Star Maintenance and Lawn Services.
Jackie Butler - Numerous attempts to update on Butler, now spanning six years, have been unsuccessful. He has not played since his unsuccessful Spurs era.
Jamar Butler - The Markey Clukes show has got all the information you need.
Zarko Cabarkapa - Cabarkapa's comeback attempt started and ended five years ago, and he had not been heard from since. However, he recently reappeared at a Spartak St. Petersburg game, working as what Google Translate describes as a "delegate."
Elden Campbell - Campbell, who retired nine years ago, has made no news since that time.
Jason Capel - Still the head coach at Appalachian State, but is only 7-16 on the season.
Brian Cardinal - An assistant director of the John Purdue Club.
Geno Carlisle - Spoke in the summer about his intent to make a comeback, despite not having played since 2009. It does not seem to have happened.
Matt Carroll - Working with the 76ers as a shooting coach, and one half of the Carroll Brothers basketball camps.
Pat Carroll - Works in pharmaceutical sales for inVentiv Health, and the other half of the Carroll Brothers basketball camps.
Anthony Carter - Begins a coaching career as an assistant with the Austin Toros.
Maurice Carter - Lives in Phoenix, though no other information abounds.
Sam Cassell - Assistant coach with the Wizards.
Steve Castleberry - Operations Coordinator at Invest Financial Corporation.
Kelvin Cato - Cannot be traced.
Calbert Cheaney - Left his job as director of operations at Indiana University to become a full time assistant coach at Saint Louis.
Eric Chenowith - Life and disability insurance producer for Parq Advisors in Beverley Hills.
Doug Christie - Joined the Rodman North Korea tour. Here's a brief clip of him speaking about it.
Searches for updates on his previously documented ventures - namely, his athlete training company and his entry into the world of porn - returned nothing.
This game seems like it would have been fun to watch. In hindsight, both those teams were flawed.
Ousmane Cisse - Has not played since 2010. Got married, had kids, and moved to Arlington, Virginia.
Keon Clark - Back in prison and staying there for a while.
Speedy Claxton - Special assistant to the head coach at Hofstra.
Mateen Cleaves - NBA analyst for Pistons games, college analyst for CBS, and hosts some radio shows.
Keith Closs - Hasn't really retired, as he continues to hit up the pro-am game. On his Google Plus page, describes himself thusly:
Occupation
Professional Basketball Player
Skills
World class eater
Jarron Collins - A scout for the Clippers and an announcer for the WCC on ESPNU. Also won the internet for a day with this.
Chris Crawford - Only thing on offer is this picture of Crawford at a softball game.
Javaris Crittenton - Awaiting trial for murder, still, Crittenton was last month arrested for cocaine dealing on a massive scale.
Austin Croshere - College and Pacers analyst for Fox Sports.
Michael Curry - After many years as Doug Collins's right hand man, Curry interviewed for the head coaching job upon his departure, but lost out and was let go by the incoming Brett Brown. He has been quiet ever since.
Brian Cusworth - After a lengthy European career, Cusworth took a shot at the NBA with the Celtics, but had not recovered sufficiently from his serious injury. He went to the D-League, still hadn't recovered, went to Germany with ratiopharm Ulm, still hadn't recovered, and decided to retire. He is now back at Harvard medical school.
Erick Dampier - His foundation seems to have slowed down.
Antonio Daniels - Runs the Daniels Family Foundation. Yesterday, they hosted a couple's boxing class. Sorry I didn't get the news to you in time.
Antonio Davis - Works as an analyst on NBA Tonight on ESPN. Grunts approvingly a lot at highlights.
Dale Davis - "Mr. Davis is the creator and strength behind Pro Player Holdings, LLC (PPH). "
And what is Pro Player Holdings, LLC (PPH)?
A professional athlete should be structured as a corporation. Most professional athletes make more money than the average small business. PPH maximizes a pro player’s earning potential by setting up a corporate structure and it is within this corporate structure that the client will make most of his expenditures where they will be tax deductible.
Justin Davis - Program manager at the Kapor Center for Social Impact in Oakland.
Kyle Davis - Auburn's shot blocking specialist's career ended a few years ago after multiple knee surgeries and meniscus tears. Now lives in Birmingham, Alabama.
Andrew DeClercq - Runs a real estate company with his wife, and runs basketball camps.
Tony Delk - Was an assistant coach at New Mexico State before walking away this past summer to spend more time with his family.
Derrick Dial - Has been working in sales with Evolv Health, based in Houston.
Dan Dickau - With his wife, has opened a barbers shop in Spokane, imaginatively called "The Barbers." Also works as a colour commentator for Gonzaga games, and is a publicity manager for a landscaping company.
Kaniel Dickens - Supposedly back home in Denver.
Michael Dickerson - Cannot be traced since the last update.
Alain Digbeu - Coaching with Galatasaray.
Vlade Divac - President of the Serbian Olympic Committee, and runs a foundation in Serbia devoted to rehousing refugee families.
Juan Dixon - Returned to Maryland to finish his degree, and is working as a special assistant coach there.
Nigel Dixon - Cannot be traced.
Michael Doleac - At last update, Doleac was training to become a teacher, but it is not known at what stage he is it. Enjoys Rickaroons with a glass of whisky to unwind at the end of a long day.
Keyon Dooling - Dooling's comeback last season was feel-good, but unsuccessful. He is now a life coach contracted to the NBA, and is writing a book.
Christian Drejer - A 'workspace director' at a company called Gemaco Interiors, a commerical interiors company based in Dubai. His wife is the vice chairman.
Predrag Drobnjak - Seems to often be in the news as a talking heard on Serbian and Montenegrin basketball matters, and can be seen here doing a spot of coaching.
Roberto Duenas - Retired several years ago due to endless back problems, and works as a youth manager and coach for Barcelona.
Roberto Duenas fact: in 2006, Duenas was the victim of a burglary in which the burglars handcuffed him. He freed himself and rang the police.
John Edwards - "home. Called it a career in December [2012]. Spending time with the family and doing projects. How's things with you?"
Howard Eisley - Assistant coach for player development with the Clippers.
Obinna Ekezie - Ekezie has run Wakanow, an African travel company, for six years, and claims they now turn $100 million in revenue.
Tyrone Ellis - At the time of the last update, Ellis was an assistant coach for the Tulsa 66ers. He is now an assistant at the Reno Bighorns instead, whilst also running a company called Court Vision Consulting, and the Chief Communications Officer at Pride Performance, a strength and conditioning company.
Francisco Elson - Elson retired this summer, and, if you can speak Dutch, this probably covers it.
Evan Eschmeyer - Director of Corporate Development at Atlas Tower Companies, and an attorney.
Peter Fehse - Coaches the junior team of German club MBC.
Andrei Fetisov - Recently elected to the executive committee of the Russian Basketball Federation.
Kimani Ffriend - In November 2012, Ffriend agreed to leave his Serbian team Metalac to sign a deal in Spain. But late on the 2nd November, before leaving, Ffriend, allegedly drunk, knocked down and killed a pedestrian, Nevena Dragutinović. He spent 10 months in custody in Serbia awaiting trial, only recently released with an electronic bracelet. Ffriend's trial has been postponed on multiple occasions, and was most recently due to start on January 21st, but was once again postponed when a new witness came forward. Ffriend pleads not guilty.
Michael Finley - President and CEO of Follow Through Productions, a film production company. Also a special assistant to Mark Cuban, and runs a foundation.
Alton Ford - Cannot be traced.
T.J. Ford - Runs an AAU team and is creating a basketball academy.
Joseph Forte - Cannot be traced.
Danny Fortson - Lives in Cincinnati, and has made appearances at basketball clinics and career days, but it is not known what he does now.
Jeff Foster - Had his Texas State jersey retired on Saturday.
Shan Foster - Retired this summer and became an assistant coach at Ezell Harding Christian Academy.
Tremaine Fowlkes - Works as a trainer in Sacramento.
Adonal Foyle - "Today, Foyle's Kerosene Lamp Foundation provides basketball camps, educational support, health counseling, and refurbishes and builds basketball courts for children in the U.S. and the Caribbean. Democracy Matters, a campus-based organization promoting democracy through paid internships for college students and high school fellowships, extends his influence to young adults.
And now, Foyle extends his reach to the youngest generation with his debut children's picture book, "Too-Tall Foyle Finds His Game." Written with KLF Executive Director Shiyana Valentine and sporting vivid, colorful illustrations by Toni Pawlowsky, the book tells Foyle's unadorned story of overcoming adversity and making a mark in the world."
Richie Frahm - Here's a long article about Frahm that talks about his transitional period after retirement, his struggles with coaching and running camps, before finding something to immerse himself in: cycling.
Steve Francis - Doesn't look well.
This tweet is underappreciated.
Chester Frazier - Assistant coach at Kansas State.
Lawrence Funderburke - Head of Funderburke Financials.
Dan Gadzuric - Listed here due to claims he retired, despite contradictory evidence. After being waived out of camp this year by the Lakers, Gadzuric retired, save for keeping open the possibility of playing in Puerto Rico one day. He then changed his mind and is about to sign with Iranian team, Petrochimi.
Deng Gai - Cannot be traced.
Reece Gaines - At last update, Gaines was an assistant coach at Division 2 Bellarmine, but only in a volunteering role. He is now in the role full time.
Mike Gansey - Director of Development League Operations with the Cavaliers.
Jorge Garbajosa - Works for the Spanish Basketball Federation, and is currently touring Spain with "Road Show 14" in which he teaches a basketball clinic. Here's a clip from it.
Spanish architecture is just better.
Pat Garrity - At last update, Garrity was an associate client advisor at Bridgewaters Associates, dealing with hedge funds. You can now drop the word "associate" from that, as it seems Pat got a promotion.
Devean George - Now working in property development in Minneapolis, working currently on a 45-unit affordable housing project that he says will be fly.
Eddie Gill - Trainer. For more information, turn your sound off and watch this.
Kendall Gill - A long time analyst for CSN Chicago, Gill was let go at the end of last season after punching a colleague. He said he was to be starting a new show alongside Stephen Bardo, although it is not clear if this has started yet.
Gordan Giricek - Attending a music academy to further his guitar playing hobby. Also attending dance school. This isn't a joke update, by the way. None of them are. He really is.
Dion Glover - Performance trainer.
Kyle Goldcamp - D-League veteran and one time Cavaliers big man Goldcamp retired this summer, despite a career best campaign last year, and is now the youth minister at St Bede Catholic Church in Pittsburgh.
Anthony Goldwire - At the last update, Anthony Goldwire was an assistant coach for the Bucks, but did not have his contract renewed in the summer. He is seemingly involved in youth tryouts, in some capacity, although it's not clear how. He also played again in a rec league last spring, aged 42.
Jurica Golemac - His long European career coming to an end this summer, Golemac is now an assistant coach with Cibona Zagreb.
Brian Grant - Runs the Brian Grant Foundation that vows to aid the suffering of Parkinson's syndrome, rather than find a cause. Here's a video on how he is doing. And yes, he's shaking noticeably - don't watch it if you don't want to see that.
Adrian Griffin - Assistant coach with the Bulls.
Rob Griffin - Head of marketing for the The Dr. Tunishai Ford Show on WADL TV 38 Detroit.
Rashard Griffith - Lives in Chicago, last seen helping out noted coach John Lucas.
Tom Gugliotta - Has worked on youth programs in the Atlanta area, including with the Hawks. This seems like a good moment for a video of Tom Gugliotta working in a car wash.
Adam Haluska - Works in medical sales for Stryker Orthopaedics, whose name will crop up again on this list. Recently completed an ironman.
Darvin Ham - Assistant coach with the Hawks.
Venson Hamilton - Continues to work out, but has played one game in five years and is hereby assumed retired.
Zendon Hamilton - Z's very lengthy professional career ended this summer when he retired and joined the Idaho Stampede as an assistant coach.
Ben Handlogten - Director of operations at ACO Medical Supplies.
Travis Hansen - A partner in Yapo Ventures, a venture capital group. Also wrote this book.
Penny Hardaway - Coaches a high school team, the Lester Lions, whilst part-owning the Memphis Grizzlies.
Matt Harpring - Analyst for Jazz games and NBA TV.
Adam Harrington - Works in personal training with his company, Aspire Basketball.
Othella Harrington - Assistant Director of Basketball Operations at Georgetown.
Lucious Harris - This might be him. It also might not, but it's all that can be found.
Jason Hart - At the last update, Hart was an assistant coach at Pepperdine, but moved last spring to be an assistant at USC.
Matt Haryasz - Now an assistant coach for the Arizona Magic.
Trenton Hassell - Pops up at various camps and clinics, including this one, and at his alma mater Austin Peay.
Juaquin Hawkins - A lot going on here. A LOT. Here's a video about him, and here's a fundraiser for his book.
Eric Hayes - Graduate assistant coach at Maryland.
Alan Henderson - At a camp, said he was "concentrating on family life."
Russell Hicks - A salesman for OutRank by Rogers.
Grant Hill - Here's what Hill is up to, in his own words. A lot of them.
Kyle Hill - A door to door salesman in Hamilton, New Jersey.
Steven Hill - At last update, Hill was a pricing manager for a transport company. It is unverifiable as to how true this still is.
Tyrone Hill - Has made no news since being let go as a Hawks assistant by the incoming Larry Drew.
Blake Hoffarber - Sales representative at Boston Scientific.
Fred Hoiberg - Iowa State head coach.
Randy Holcomb - Has a clothing line, Alfred's House Lifestyle Brands, and is a real estate developer for The Woodmont Company.
J.R. Holden - Running a foundation, TEN Inc.
Jeff Horner - Head coach at West Des Moines Valley.
Robert Horry - Lakers studio analyst for Time Warner Cable SportsNet, and ambassador for HearStrong.
Eddie House - Recently started doing pre-game and post-game work for the Suns. Has all the tools to be really good at it, so we'll see how this goes.
Allan Houston - Knicks assistant general manager, and also general manager for their affiliate, Erie BayHawks.
Juwan Howard - Assistant coach for player development with the Heat.
Troy Hudson - Seems to have returned to music, doing so with a Christian message as a part of the collective "Sswag [sic] Movement." (The "Sswag" stands for "Stop Satan's work against God.") Here is some of it.
Larry Hughes - Running camps in St. Louis.
DeeAndre Hulett - Approved high school volunteer. That is to say, there is no other update.
Lindsey Hunter - Assistant coach for the Warriors.
Steven Hunter - Phoenix Suns community ambassador.
Zydrunas Ilgauskas - Was a special assistant to Cavaliers GM Chris Grant, although it is unclear how Grant's recent firing affects this.
Bobby Jackson - Moved from being an assistant coach with the Kings to a player development coach with the Timberwolves.
Dante Jackson - Into his second season as graduate assistant at Xavier.
Jermaine Jackson - Has opened a basketball academy.
Jim Jackson - Analysts for Big Ten Network and Fox Sports. Managing director of a venture capital firm.
Luke Jackson - Retired last year to become head coach at NAIA school Northwest Christian University.
Marc Jackson - Analyst on Comcast Sports for Boise State.
Tory Jackson - Assistant coach at Northwood University.
Jerome James - Lost some money.
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