<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Shawn Kemp eyes comeback, says he's slimmerAssociated PressHOUSTON -- Former Seattle SuperSonic and Orlando Magic player Shawn Kemp says he's ready to get back in the game after three years of retirement from the NBA.Kemp, 36, retired voluntarily from the Magic in 2003, citing weight issues. During his last NBA season he weighed as much as 320 pounds, but he has slimmed down to 270 pounds through an intensive exercise regime, he said. "I've sat out this whole season to get in tip top shape to make a comeback," Kemp said in an interview with Houston television station KRIV. The athlete's Houston-based agent, Tony Dutt, said he felt the weight loss would definitely rekindle Kemp's career. "I was basically relaying the information the GMs were giving me: 'Until he loses the weight, we don't care if he can score 30 points a game. When he loses the weight, give us a call,"' Dutt said. "So there are going to be some phones ringing." The former All-Star faced troubles other than weight loss during his career, which began when he was drafted by Seattle in 1989. He took a leave of absence during the 2000-01 season to enter a substance abuse program and violated the league's anti-drug policy three times. Most recently, a Seattle judge sentenced him in May 2005 to five days of electronic home monitoring, a year's probation and a $440 fine after he pleaded guilty to attempted possession of more than 40 grams of marijuana. Kemp said those problems were behind him and he was ready to recharge his NBA career with an enthusiastic comeback. "My love for the game is very, very high," Kemp said. "I've made a living off of this game. I'm not coming back to play basketball for any financial reasons." "I'm not playing just to make someone's roster. I'm not just playing to make a comeback. My hopes and dreams are to be in the Hall of Fame one day."</div>www.espn.com
Hmmm. I don't know about the Hall of Fame for Kemp, but I suppose he could make a comeback. Not sure what team would want him though.
I've seen pictures and a short interview with him, he does look like he's incredible shape. Really big, but muscular, not a fat <Censored> like he was on the Magic/Blazers. He could be useful coming off the bench for someone to snag some rebounds but who wants to take a chance on this guy?? He's had so many problems with drugs/weight
It's the same situation as Rodman really, and he's not on an NBA roster right now, nor will he ever be again.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (WELCOMEtotheJUNGLE @ Mar 23 2006, 12:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I've seen pictures and a short interview with him, he does look like he's incredible shape. Really big, but muscular, not a fat <Censored> like he was on the Magic/Blazers. He could be useful coming off the bench for someone to snag some rebounds but who wants to take a chance on this guy?? He's had so many problems with drugs/weight</div>where are those pictures? cuz i'd like to see what he looks like now. i don't think he'd have an impact on any team tho. unless a team just wants veteran leadership, i don't think any team would want him. i don't even think he can provide leadership. he's been out of the game too long to make any kind of comeback. he should just continue his life and stay out of trouble.
He probably lost his athleticism. Now he will be complete garbage. I doubt he makes an NBA roster. Like S_Guard said, he just wants in for the money. Doesn't he have a drinking problem?
He has a bunch of kids and I bet he has his drinking under control now. He just wants another paycheck.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (JustBlaze @ Mar 23 2006, 09:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>It's the same situation as Rodman really, and he's not on an NBA roster right now, nor will he ever be again.</div>But he is 6 years younger, but your right he won't be back in the NBA. He should go to the D league if he loves the game so much.
I think if he can promise his old atheleticism maybe he use to be a Awesome dunker one of the best in my mind, a pretty good rebounder too
He has not played as much as most 36 year olds, thats one thing he has going for him that most 36's don't have.
Shawn Kemp has played 29,000 minutes compared to Gary Payton's 45,000 minutes...i'm just saying he's not been playing a lot for a few years so his body won't be as worn down.
I don't think Kemp is going to make a return but if he does, it's going to be really hard. No team would want him. I mean, yeah he hasn't played that many minutes so his body hasn't worn down yet but he's been out of the league for what? 3 years? Even if a team did take the risk and took him, he hasn't played basketball in a long time. He would need to time to get used to playing pro basketball all over again.
He'll have to show that he is still a good player and work his way up. no team would just take him right now. It will take a year or two if he actually plans on making a team.
I'm tired of this story. This story has been rumoured so much its sick. Kemp, your career is done. You could work as hard as MJ and never play in the CBA. Move on buddy
