OT: Iverson is not the only one trying to make a comeback

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  1. Fez Hammersticks

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    While Bonzi was in the NBA he burned many bridges by being an egotistical knucklehead. Iverson is making his attempt, J.R. Rider went on National TV crying for a 20th chance and now Bonzi. It's becoming a trend.
     
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    I had talked with a friend of Bonzi's father while in Muncie earlier this year. He said that Bonzi had changed dramatically. Instead of the out of control figure that frequently got himself in trouble with the press, his claim was that Bonzi was spending alot of time mentoring youth locally and did not seek anything in return. I took it with a grain of salt. This coming Sunday, an story will be published about his growing up since his NBA days.

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    Personally, I would love for him to write a better ending NBA chapter.
     
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    Does "mentoring" mean standing them at one end of the court and trying to see if he can nail them in the 'nads with a basketball thrown from the other end?
     
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    I was a big fan of Bonzi before he started being such a knucklehead all the time. I look forward to reading the article on Sunday.
     
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    I am disappointed. I expected the annual Shawn Kemp is down to x pounds and trying a comeback thread.
     
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    Don't forget Dennis Rodman's annual comeback.
     
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    JR Rider did what now?
     
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    He attempted a comeback and went on ESPN with watery eyes to say he wanted his mother to see him in the NBA again. He was immediately lambasted by John Thompson, the interviewer, and said he had his chance but blew it time and time again. He rightfully put in his place on National TV.
     
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    Pretty good piece. I cannot remember The Star Press ever having anything nice to say about Bonzi, so it is good to see he is starting to mature.
     
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    For those who thought Rasheed Wallace was some sort of leader.

    The entire article is refreshing because Bonzi finally realizes what a mess that team was, and how bad role models affected his entire career.

     
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