“Several athletes, including Dirk Nowitzki, Derek Jeter, and Dwyane Wade, have stated they did not want a farewell tour, often because they found the idea embarrassing or too sentimental. Instead, they preferred a quieter departure, though sometimes fans and opponents have created an impromptu tribute, as seen with Nowitzki, or the player has regretted their decision later, as Jeter did with his early announcement. “
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“Several athletes, including Dirk Nowitzki, Derek Jeter, and Dwyane Wade, have stated they did not want a farewell tour, often because they found the idea embarrassing or too sentimental. Instead, they preferred a quieter departure, though sometimes fans and opponents have created an impromptu tribute, as seen with Nowitzki, or the player has regretted their decision later, as Jeter did with his early announcement. “