[onlooker]

Dont know why some players try to make a comeback. He must be hard off for some cash.

So do you think the weight loss will excel him back to being a good player?

Shawn Kemp eyes comeback, says he's slimmer

Associated Press

HOUSTON -- Former Seattle SuperSonic and Orlando Magic player Shawn Kemp says he's ready to get back in the game after three years of retirement from the NBA.

Kemp, 36, retired voluntarily from the Magic in 2003, citing weight issues. During his last NBA season he weighed as much as 320 pounds, but he has slimmed down to 270 pounds through an intensive exercise regime, he said.

"I've sat out this whole season to get in tip top shape to make a comeback," Kemp said in an interview with Houston television station KRIV.

The athlete's Houston-based agent, Tony Dutt, said he felt the weight loss would definitely rekindle Kemp's career.

"I was basically relaying the information the GMs were giving me: 'Until he loses the weight, we don't care if he can score 30 points a game. When he loses the weight, give us a call,"' Dutt said. "So there are going to be some phones ringing."

The former All-Star faced troubles other than weight loss during his career, which began when he was drafted by Seattle in 1989. He took a leave of absence during the 2000-01 season to enter a substance abuse program and violated the league's anti-drug policy three times.

Most recently, a Seattle judge sentenced him in May 2005 to five days of electronic home monitoring, a year's probation and a $440 fine after he pleaded guilty to attempted possession of more than 40 grams of marijuana.

Kemp said those problems were behind him and he was ready to recharge his NBA career with an enthusiastic comeback.

"My love for the game is very, very high," Kemp said. "I've made a living off of this game. I'm not coming back to play basketball for any financial reasons."

"I'm not playing just to make someone's roster. I'm not just playing to make a comeback. My hopes and dreams are to be in the Hall of Fame one day."

[imgv94]

He has 8 kids from 6 different women, I think that has everything
to do with this decision!

[kalmikrazy]

The REIGNMAN is coming back. Thought that would never happen....lol

[presley177]

no NBA team will take a shot on him. he's done.

[The Great One]

He'll be in court in less than 3 months and prison in less than a year. He's not welcomed in my state anymore. Simply not allowed to play.

[bigboydan]

between the crack and the kids he has. he has to be comming back from the money. as far as his effectiveness goes, well i think i'd take a gamble on signing him for the league low.

[ChrisV]

God, he was absolutely pathetic even 5-6 years ago in Portland. WORST...TRADE...EVER. He had a fat bloated contact back then too, getting 47 million his last 2 seasons. Eventually agreed to a 'buyout' where he is getting 20 mill over 10 years. Guess that still isn't enough ;p

[Illusion]

Give the guy credit, he has lost alot of weight. If he has a good workout I'm sure somebody will give him a 10 day contract.

[Dark Horse]

" I'm not just playing to make a comeback. My hopes and dreams are to be in the Hall of Fame one day."

Best one I heard all day. lol.

[onlooker]

Best one I heard all day. lol.

That ranks right up there with Alfonso's quote yesterday.

"It's not the money,'' Soriano said. "It's about me and the love that I have for the game, and the fans.'

[pags11]

I used to watch that guy when he was 19 on the Sonics...he was legit...but then he started partying too hard...