Scottie Pippen trying to make a comeback?!?!?!

[GFerg]

oh lord 41 years old and you still want to come back?!?! 6 rings!! WHY!!!??

LAS VEGAS -- Scottie Pippen is tired of retirement. He wants to return to the NBA for a chance to win his seventh championship ring.

With most of the league's stars and decision-makers gathering at the All-Star weekend festivities in Las Vegas, Pippen, 41, announced he's hoping for a late-season return to a contending team -- preferably in a warm-weather city -- nearly two years after he left the league.

"I know that I have the skills," Pippen said. "I think it's sort of been on my mind the last couple of months. It's just about me going out and polishing my skills."

The forward hasn't played since his retirement on Oct. 5, 2004, following a 17-season career with Chicago, Houston and Portland. He won six titles in his famed role as Michael Jordan's wingman with the Bulls, and he was part of two gold medal-winning U.S. Olympic teams.

Pippen has been working out in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., during the winter, and he thinks the time is right to add his experience and defensive prowess to a contending club, perhaps in Miami or San Antonio.

"This is definitely a stage I can use to get the word out there," Pippen said. "I would only do this for a contender."

Pippen once was one of the NBA's most feared defenders, and his offensive skills were an ideal complement to Jordan's abilities. He had most of his best seasons at Jordan's side, while his scoring averages and general satisfaction with the game dropped considerably after Jordan's second retirement in 1998.

Pippen retired after returning to the Bulls to play just 23 games in the 2003-04 season. Chicago retired his No. 33 on Dec. 9, 2005.

Pippen said he would be open to offers from any team, but also said he would contact a few unnamed teams in hopes of getting the best destination.

The All-Stars gathered in Las Vegas mostly seemed warm to the idea of playing with Pippen -- or even alongside him.

"I know it's hard when guys leave the game," Washington's Gilbert Arenas said. "They're sitting there analyzing, and they're getting itchy. If he's ready, he's ready. Maybe I can get another autographed jersey from him.

Miami's Dwyane Wade also liked the idea of a comeback with the Heat.

"I'm already playing with [Gary] Payton and Shaq, two guys I used to play with on video games," Wade said. "To add Scottie Pippen to the mix, that would be crazy."

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2767861

[Xeeeeeem]

Midlife crisis...thats all i can really say. His news reporter career probably didn't do so well

[Lexmex]

If he still has an itch to scratch why not.

[RiverRat]

preferably in a warm-weather city?

if that doesn't scream OLD, then what does?

[1SICKLEX]

Once his back is okay, he can play I am sure. Scottie was in great shape. He also is a great teammate, he will fill in holes to help a team win a championship. He does care if he doesn't score.

The article did him wrong though b/c when Jordan retired the first time, Scottie had career highs in everything and I think was 2nd or 3rd in the MVP voting.

He led the BUlls to the East Coast finals where they lost to the knicks in the 7th game on a BULLCRAP call b/c everyone was tired of the Bulls winning everytime.

[GSteg]

I dont see wats wrong with pippen coming back from retirement. He obviously has a passion for basketball. It's not too different than people coming out from their retirement to work.

[Ice350]

As long as he doesn't embarrass himself on the court I'm all for it. The game could use someone with passion. The game could use some drama. I can just see Jordan thinking...if Scottie can do it....

[Shawnmack]

I would love for him to go to the Lakers Pip + Kobe + Phil= nba championship.

[DASHOCKER]

I saw him hit that 3 in the Allstar weekend joint. He is in good shape still, Perhaps the Nets should get him since RJ is out Heck, Jordan came back twice. It's Pip's turn

[GS wanted]

Originally Posted by Shawnmack

I would love for him to go to the Lakers Pip + Kobe + Phil= nba championship.

Sounds like it may be a possibility.
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/...ers-Pippen.php

[irv_usc]

read somewhere that he was short on money due to some poor investment choices since his retirement.

[gbondioli]

http://www.theonion.com/content/from...ippen_ready_to
Scottie Pippen Ready To Reclaim Position Of Ugliest Player In Basketball

[irv_usc]

Originally Posted by gbondioli

http://www.theonion.com/content/from...ippen_ready_to
Scottie Pippen Ready To Reclaim Position Of Ugliest Player In Basketball

come on, tyrone hill still holds that record

[WhiteTiger]

Originally Posted by irv_usc

come on, tyrone hill still holds that record

And one can never forget Dennis Rodman either. Pippen looks like a GQ model compared to Rodman.

[gbondioli]

I wonder what kind of shape Larry Bird is in? He could make a run for that award, too.