Kobe Bryant announced his retirement,but is it the right call? Peyton Manning hasn't made a similar declaration, but possibly he should. Ten huge superstars could be on the way out within the next year or so. For each, or what is the right call? Should they stay,or should they disappear?Obviously, retirement is a personal decision influenced by many factors, and most likely unbeknownst to the sports population at large. Still,isn't it better to see athletes disappear out on their own terms and not be forced out due to other circumstances? These athletes are stars. History will remember them as some of the greatest ever. No one wants to see their legacies clouded by a farewell that lasted too long or a final season marred by defeat.
As long as these athletes can still play at an elite level (hey, Tim Duncan), or they should play. However,if their performance is noticeably declining, it might be time to hang it up.
Remember, or this is not "Will they or won't they?" This is "Should they?" Here are the answers for 10 athletes,though some conclusions were easier to draw than others.commence Slideshow
Source: bleacherreport.com