Pippen comeback? Great Scottie! By Sam Smith Tribune pro basketball reporter February 15, 2007, 10:49 PM CST LAS VEGAS -- He's back. Almost. It's not quite the impact of Michael Jordan's famous two-word return to basketball in 1995, but Scottie Pippen is seriously considering a comeback and hopes to play for a contending team in this season's playoffs. Pippen, who turned 41 on Sept. 25, says he's in better condition and health than at any time in the last five years. And in the Eastern Conference, his veteran presence could change the balance of power and be a major influence in the playoffs. Or he might be the long-sought backup to relieve the pressure on the Suns' Steve Nash. The possibilities are intriguing. Pippen will give an indication of where he is physically when he teams with the Bulls' Ben Gordon and the Chicago Sky's Candice Dupree in the "Shooting Stars" contest part as part of Saturday night's All-Star festivities. "I'm thinking of trying to come back for the playoffs," Pippen said. "Something like the last two months of the season, somewhere I can come back and play limited minutes to start, play point forward for someone and build toward the playoffs. It's something I've been thinking about for the last three months." Pippen last played for the Bulls in the 2003-04 season, when knee problems limited him to 23 games. He said he's considering the right situation and plans to talk to some teams and players during the weekend. http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/cs-070215pippen,1,4206033.story?coll=cs-bulls-headlines
First thought that enters my mind: He's got a gambling debt, or, and I don't know anything about his personal life, some alimony to pay.
Would a team actually give him PT in the playoffs even if he hasn't contributed all year. Seems like a pipe dream for Scottie.
If he can still shoot, get in NBA shape, and play 60% of the defense that he could years ago, he could be a contributor.
This just might have something to do with it: http://columbiatribune.com/2007/Feb/20070219Busi002.asp Former NBA star Scottie Pippen must pay a bank more than $5 million in a breach-of-contract lawsuit involving a loan for a business jet, an appeals court ruled
Are you guys talking about this: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=270215010 ? Or maybe this: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/standings?season=2007&group=division&seasontype=2 ?
