Rodman Inks ABA Deal

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    Voodoo Child Can I Kick It?

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    Associated Press
    LONG BEACH, Calif. -- Former NBA star Dennis Rodman has signed a contract to play with the Long Beach Jam of the American Basketball Association in an attempt to revive his career.




    Rodman, 42, signed a contract Friday and will start practicing with the team after Christmas, said Steve Chase, president of the ABA first-year franchise.


    The toughest competition below the NBA is considered to be in Europe, while the Continental Basketball Association and the National Development Basketball League also rank above the ABA as feeders into the NBA. In addition to Long Beach, the ABA has teams in Juarez and Tijuana, Mexico, Fresno, Calif., Las Vegas, Kansas City and Trenton, N.J.


    Rodman, who last played in the NBA in 2000 with the Dallas Mavericks, likely will play his first game for the Jam in mid-January, Chase told the Long Beach Press-Telegram.


    Rodman was arrested in October in Las Vegas and charged with driving under the influence after crashing a motorcyle while doing stunts outside a strip club. He also was arrested in September in Newport Beach for investigation of being drunk in public.</div>
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    Rodman for MVP? Not likely even in the ABA. But I think he could put up some decent numbers, like 12 ppg and 13 rpg.
     
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    I realize some GM's may be hesitant to sign Rodman because they aren't sure what kind of shape he's in and he has a plethora of off the court problems. However, besides Jordan, is there a player in the NBA that can draw as many people to the games as Dennis Rodman? You could make a case for Kobe and Shaq, but instead of seeing two great players people would rather see an above-average freak show. This was a great move for the Long Beach Jam for that reason. People will come in masses to see Rodman. Their ticket sales should skyrocket.
     
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    ^^ Left out LeBron, lol.

    He will be in great shape as usual, but I don't see anyone giving him a shot. Hey, maybe Thomas in NY? Maybe.
     
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    Rodman back? *shivers* I hope they televise one of these ABA games or something, I would love to see him play. And that's what some Nba teams might think if they give him a chance. Fans watching the game.
     
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    According to this article it seems as if he wants to be signed to an NBA team by February.
     
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