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[SI] Rasheed Wallace retires

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by J.R., Jun 24, 2010.

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  1. J.R.

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    Where does his bald spot go from here?
     
  3. Entropy

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    It joins Manu Ginobili's.
     
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    Dude managed to play his entire career without committing a single foul. Pretty impressive!
     
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    he should get a technical on his way out... fitting don't ya think :grin:
     
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    Wasnt he last arguing with a referee in the tunnel after his last game was done? :grin: He might have let some skills on the court, but he more than compensated with mouth and quotables.
     
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    I will never forget him or his attitude.

    "The NBA is faker than wrestling."
     
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    I like his style, trying to sneak his retirement in during the draft. Slip out unnoticed. I'll bet anyone $15 he plays sometime next year.
     
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    Slip out unnoticed? He just started game 7 of the NBA finals and played pretty well at that. Doc Rivers said there was a chance of him retiring right after the game :confused:
     
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    Bahh, really wanted to see him get his second ring.

    Oh well. At least he got one with Detroit.
     
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    Both teams played hard.
     
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    God bless and good night.

    Rasheed retired in the appropriate fashion. He wasn't scared of y'all.
     
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    Man, I can't say that I would leave over $13M on the table.

    Sheed, you're a better man than I, I guess.
     
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    I thought that Dikembe??
     
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    *was.....I fail
     
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    not really, deke had a longer career without committing one as well
     
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    Left 12 million behind. Loved the game more than anyone.
     
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    A very good player and very entertaining to watch. You'll be missed 'Sheed.
     
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    I thought players who retire continue to get paid whatever is left on their contract? I dont remember where I heard that or maybe I just made that up in my head.
     

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