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Drexler ponders possible return
The usual route from the NBA to the Hall of Fame is a one-way ticket, not round trip. But Hall of Famer Clyde Drexler is considering getting back on the court.
Drexler, 42, said Thursday he might consider returning to the NBA and lists the Nuggets as a possibility. The 10-time all-star who retired in 1998 was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame last weekend.
"If someone with a chance to win a championship would call, I'd consider it," Drexler said. "The Nuggets are certainly one of those teams. If you look at their young talent, they are phenomenal on paper.
"I know I could do it."
Thursday evening on ESPN radio, Drexler toned down his comments, saying he would likely stay retired but would listen to offers.
Nuggets general manager Kiki Vandeweghe, a former teammate of Drexler's at Portland from 1984-89, is intrigued by the idea. He also has a roster spot available for a backup shooting guard and money available under the salary cap.
"You don't realize how unbelievable an athlete and mentally tough he is," Vandeweghe said. "If anyone can do it, he can do it."
Drexler said he believes he can be effective and stay healthy by playing about 20 minutes a game coming off the bench.
"The whole key is you can't be depended on to be a starter like Karl Malone was with the Lakers," Drexler said. "You're going to have some injuries if you're playing big minutes. But if you can come in and do what (Nuggets guard) Earl Boykins does and provide a spark for six to eight minutes a half, you can do that on one leg.
"It would be fun because it's been so long and it would be like the second part of my career."
While Drexler said money isn't an issue, the Nuggets have $2.4 million left under the salary cap. Denver has one shooting guard under contract, veteran Voshon Lenard. They are expected to sign free-agent swingman Greg Buckner.
Drexler was a special assistant to the general manager under Vandeweghe from Sept. 27-Dec. 30, 2001, and was an assistant coach during the 2001-02 season. After retiring from the NBA, he was the head coach at the University of Houston for two seasons.
Drexler said he runs about 5 miles a day and could be ready to play by training camp, which starts Oct. 5.
The usual route from the NBA to the Hall of Fame is a one-way ticket, not round trip. But Hall of Famer Clyde Drexler is considering getting back on the court.
Drexler, 42, said Thursday he might consider returning to the NBA and lists the Nuggets as a possibility. The 10-time all-star who retired in 1998 was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame last weekend.
"If someone with a chance to win a championship would call, I'd consider it," Drexler said. "The Nuggets are certainly one of those teams. If you look at their young talent, they are phenomenal on paper.
"I know I could do it."
Thursday evening on ESPN radio, Drexler toned down his comments, saying he would likely stay retired but would listen to offers.
Nuggets general manager Kiki Vandeweghe, a former teammate of Drexler's at Portland from 1984-89, is intrigued by the idea. He also has a roster spot available for a backup shooting guard and money available under the salary cap.
"You don't realize how unbelievable an athlete and mentally tough he is," Vandeweghe said. "If anyone can do it, he can do it."
Drexler said he believes he can be effective and stay healthy by playing about 20 minutes a game coming off the bench.
"The whole key is you can't be depended on to be a starter like Karl Malone was with the Lakers," Drexler said. "You're going to have some injuries if you're playing big minutes. But if you can come in and do what (Nuggets guard) Earl Boykins does and provide a spark for six to eight minutes a half, you can do that on one leg.
"It would be fun because it's been so long and it would be like the second part of my career."
While Drexler said money isn't an issue, the Nuggets have $2.4 million left under the salary cap. Denver has one shooting guard under contract, veteran Voshon Lenard. They are expected to sign free-agent swingman Greg Buckner.
Drexler was a special assistant to the general manager under Vandeweghe from Sept. 27-Dec. 30, 2001, and was an assistant coach during the 2001-02 season. After retiring from the NBA, he was the head coach at the University of Houston for two seasons.
Drexler said he runs about 5 miles a day and could be ready to play by training camp, which starts Oct. 5.
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Hahahah, that's fantastic, he's about 85 years old. Next thing Elgin Baylor will be activating himself on the Clippers roster.
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Was my fave player - i still have his Portland Jersey circa 93. I really don't know what to think though...ha, why the ******** not 
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Darealrath said:Was my fave player - i still have his Portland Jersey circa 93. I really don't know what to think though...ha, why the ******** not
lol, thats the spirit....
He was my favourite player in the early 90's as well...Though I highly doubt he will come back, I'm won't be too fussed if he does. It's not like he expects to come back and be the team's leading scorer.Darealrath said:Was my fave player - i still have his Portland Jersey circa 93. I really don't know what to think though...ha, why the ******** not
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Why can't these guys just stay in retirement? 
There's even rumours of Michael Jordan coming out of retirement again and playing for the Heat...
I just don't think it's worth either of these guys coming back, as cool as it would be to see them running around again... why tarnish their legacy/legend?
There's even rumours of Michael Jordan coming out of retirement again and playing for the Heat...
I just don't think it's worth either of these guys coming back, as cool as it would be to see them running around again... why tarnish their legacy/legend?
