Tony Snell health update: Former Chicago Bulls' guard opens up on his life & career after getting diagnosed with autism

Since leaving the NBA, Tony Snell has gotten a major health update. Just last year, the journeyman guard was diagnosed with autsim.

This journey started for Tony Snell after he and his wife decided to have one of their sons tested for autism. Following a positive diagnosis, he decided to have himself checked as well. It was there that he found out that he too had autism.

Recently, Snell opened up on his diagnosis. Growing up, he said he always felt a little different from the kids around him. After getting the testing done, he now feels a sense of relief.

"I was not surprised because I always felt different, I was just relieved. This is why I am the way I am."

"It just made everything about my life make so much sense."

Snell has gone through most of his life have inner questions about himself. But now, thanks this situation, he has been given a major moment of clarity.

How long did Tony Snell play in the NBA?

Before this diagnosis, Tony Snell enjoyed a rather successful nine-year career in the NBA. His jounrey began in 2013, when the Chicago Bulls took him with the 20th overall pick in the draft.

Snell spent the first three years of his career with the Bulls, where he averaged 5.3 points and 2.3 rebounds in 213 games. The next stop on his NBA journey was the Milwaukee Bucks, where he also spent three seasons.

After having two consistent homes, Snell then starting jumping around the league with more frequency. He spent one year with the Detroit Pistons, then one season with the Atlanta Hawks. The 2022 campaign would be his last, where he split time with the Portland Trail Blazers and New Orleans Pelicans.

In total, Snell played in just over 600 games in his career. In that span, he averaged 6.1 points per game while shooting 39.4% from beyond the arc.