<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">DEERFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Scottie Pippen is contemplating retirement because of recurring knee problems that have already kept him out of seven games. Pippen is expected to miss his ninth game -- and fourth in a row -- when the Chicago Bulls travel to Milwaukee on Friday. He also missed a game after being poked in the eye. ``I question myself whether or not I can play another year. Or this year,'' Pippen said Wednesday after the Bulls practiced. ``I just have to wait and see.'' </div> Full Story http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylc=X3oD...ov=ap&type=lgns
I feel sorry for Pip, one of my personal favorite players of all time. The last 3-4 years have been very tough for him I know. All of those years of stopping Magic Johnson, Charles Smith (few of you will remember those blocks) ok, well just put it this way, Pippen is one of the best defenders in league history, and it has taken a toll on his body. He might have to call it quits after this season, would be fitting in a Bulls uniform, I know I would stand up and clap my hands, was a pleasure to watch.
I think he should retire if he really can't contribute anymore. Because he is aging, he cannot heal as quickly as he could in his prime. I know he wants to help the Bulls, and I think it's really great that he wants to do that, but maybe a job as a trainer, scout, or consultant would be more suitable for him now.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Laker_Fever_834:</div><div class="quote_post">Pippen should retire. He already has 6 titles, he's a proven champion, what is left to prove?</div> Nothing, I would not stop till the wheels fell off either, esp. when others tell me I can't play anymore.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Sandman:</div><div class="quote_post">Nothing, I would not stop till the wheels fell off either, esp. when others tell me I can't play anymore.</div> What I can't stand are athletes that don't know when to quit. People like Michael Jordan for example. He could've left in the 1998 Finals when he hit that game winning shot over Byron Russell, but then he comes back and plays for the Wizards? And plus he suffered I believe a knee injury that sidelined him for quite some time. Pippen is going through the same case. Is this how they want to be remembered?
Screw that, that is just a fan thing then, why stop for us just because it is the perfect "movie" ending? This is their love, their passion, their job, and their life. Just think about something that important to you, you walk away and will never see it again. Thats tough and I would not stop until then either.
I said before the season started Pippen would barely play this year.His knee just can't stand it anymore.Retiring would be the best option.
If you are a real basketball fan, you would remember Scottie as one of the greatest (if not the greatest) back-up ever and not the one injured right now in Chicago. The fans and the team wanted him back, and he loves the game. It's entirely up to him if he still wanted to play. Only time will tell if his time is up and sadly, the time is now and he knows it.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting InNETSweTrust:</div><div class="quote_post">If you are a real basketball fan, you would remember Scottie as one of the greatest (if not the greatest) back-up ever and not the one injured right now in Chicago. The fans and the team wanted him back, and he loves the game. It's entirely up to him if he still wanted to play. Only time will tell if his time is up and sadly, the time is now and he knows it.</div> Of course I'm a real basketball fan, and I do remember what he gave for the city of Chicago with his 6 championships, but the guy is done. He left Chicago to play for Houston and Portland, that didn't work out. So he comes back to Chicago and tries to be a veteran role model for the kids, but he's injured and who knows how long he'll be out? I don't know how old he is, but wear and tear is creeping up on him now, and when that happens careers are completely tarnished, and the best option for him in my opinion is to call it quits.
Yup I also believe that his time is up. But a few bad seasons shouldn't tarnish the greatness he once had. He was given the chance to play again (and probably retire in) a Bulls uniform. Time for him to retire and possibly get a position with the Bulls.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Laker_Fever_834:</div><div class="quote_post"> Is this how they want to be remembered?</div> No, and they won't be remembered this way. Does anyone think of Larry Bird and say "oh man, he sucked, with that bad back and all," or picture Magic Johnson as the guy who was overweight and slightly unfit in 1996, a backup powerforward for a middle talent team? No. They remember Magic and Bird for all the great years of rivalry and domination, just as Scottie and Michael will be remembered for dominating the league for a decade and being two of the top players of all time in all facets of the game. These comebacks or stayarounds at the end of an illustrious career is for the player to stay around a little longer, to reach a certain statistical plateau, whatever. It doesn't matter, because as long as the player wants to keep it going, its their business. We as fans have the memories that they've provided, and that is enough. The 'movie ending' was still a great ending for Jordan's Bulls career, but that doesn't mean it should necessarily be the complete end. Power to Pip if he wants to stick it around.
