HELSINKI (Reuters) - Former Chicago Bulls player Scottie Pippen is close to signing a two match deal with Finland's Torpan Pojat (ToPo), the team said on Thursday.
The plan is that Pippen, a six-time NBA champion and now 41 years old, would play in ToPo in December or January.
"We are discussing details now, such as when and in which matches he will play," ToPo's general manager Aleksi Valavuori said.
"He would be the best player ever to have played in Europe."
He declined to reveal how much Pippen would be paid for the two matches, but said it was not a six-figure amount in euros.
Dennis Rodman, another former Chicago Bulls player, played one game for ToPo in 2005.
Maybe he wants to .. I dunno, like, maybe, you know, just perhaps ... play? Or is catering to fans that are worried about tarnishing his legacy more important?
He wants to play because maybe he loves to play. Just because his body is old doesn't mean the spirit isn't still there. I'll still play when I get old, just not as hard. That's what he is doing.
He wants to play because maybe he loves to play. Just because his body is old doesn't mean the spirit isn't still there. I'll still play when I get old, just not as hard. That's what he is doing.
That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard. When I'm 80 in a wheelchair, I'll still have the spirit to play. Doesn't mean I'm gonna be an idiot and go play in a pro league somewhere.
That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard. When I'm 80 in a wheelchair, I'll still have the spirit to play. Doesn't mean I'm gonna be an idiot and go play in a pro league somewhere.
That is the dumbest thing I have heard in a long time. We play because we love the game, same goes for former pros. Don't play for money, play to expand global awareness of basketball, inspire those around you, for those not in the states, how much would it mean to have Pippen in your league?
That is the dumbest thing I have heard in a long time. We play because we love the game, same goes for former pros. Don't play for money, play to expand global awareness of basketball, inspire those around you, for those not in the states, how much would it mean to have Pippen in your league?
The point is a person's body getting old is a good enough reason NOT to play a contact sport. He can coach, start basketball camps, and make various speeches at basketball events. There's plenty he can do. Playing professionally overseas is not the only answer. Pippen is putting his health at risk. He could barely play a few garbage minutes in his final years of his career with Chicago (the second stint). An idiot is what you are. Pippen is not doing this for global awareness. He tried to get back into the league. He had workouts with various teams. If he chose to play in Finland, it's because he couldn't get a roster spot.
I think you are overlooking the aspect of Pippen loving to 'play.' Pippen loves to play basketball, not coach it. I plan on playing into my 40s for fun, and I know several who do. Why should it be any different for pros?
Pippen to play in Finland?
