<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Lakers center Vlade Divac said late Thursday night that an Internet report about his imminent retirement was inaccurate. Divac, speaking by phone, said he will wait to hear from Lakers management about what the team plans to do with him for next season before he makes a decision to return for a 17th season. He said his health would also play a role in his decision. He had surgery last December for a herniated disc in his lower back that kept him out until early April and limited him to just 15 games last season. "First, I have to wait to see if the Lakers want me," Divac said. "If they don't want me back, then I have to think about my future, about retiring. But I make no decision right now. I have been working out and my back is OK sometimes. My back has to be healthy. There is no rush. We'll see. But I would love to play again and play for (Lakers coach) Phil Jackson if all things can be worked out." </div> Source
It doesn't matter if he retires or not. If he stays with LA he will do the same thing as he did this year which is keep the bench warm. What LA should do is keep him nearby for an office job so he can be bait to reel in the sharks **cough cough**Peja**cough**. Plus he could an influence for some of the young international talent, mainly Serbia-Mont. where he is well known and respected. In the end, LA should hang on to Vlade on the court or off.
