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Report: Former NBA All-Star Kemp to play in Italy
Former NBA player Shawn Kemp has agreed to play for an Italian team next season.
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  • santiago23 santiago23
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    I can't wait to see him back in action. I was a huge Seattle fan and he could do some real damage. The guy was a monster down low - him and Payton were great. Check out my blog.
    Posted 8/18/2008 respond (flag)
  • BadenBall BadenBall
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    I hope ESPN covers some of these games, at least show some of the highlights of the guys that played in the NBA and now have moved to Euro Leagues.  I grew up in Seattle and thus grew up watching Payton and Kemp and their infamous alley-oops.  I don't see Kemp doing any more those, but it would be fun to see him banging down low with some Euros.
    Posted 8/18/2008 respond (flag)
Blog Reactions

And He's Back For More!
Kornheiser's Cartel — ... That's right ESPN (unfortunately) broke the news today that Shawn Kemp is returning to action...in Italy. Where his high-flying acrobats are sure to continue. ...

Let's hope the Pope says condoms are OK after all
SportsFilter — Sunday, August 17, 2008 Let's hope the Pope says condoms are OK after all Italian team Premiata Montegranaro announced Sunday that 38-year-old Shawn Kemp has agreed to play for the team starting in November. ...

Making it reign in Italy
Blazers Blog — ... . And tonight, it's former Blazer, and former Reign Man, Shawn Kemp heading to Italy . Yes, Shawn Kemp. 38-year-old Shawn Kemp. Hasn't been in the league in five seasons Shawn Kemp. "I am happy that a player that has made basketball history would come to Montegranaro," coach Alessandro Finelli said. Finelli believed that the six-time NBA All-Star, who last played in the NBA in 2002-03, could still contribute. "He is very motivated," Finelli said. "And he has been staying in shape to show up at our camp in good shape." For those that may have forgot, here's a taste of what ...

Shawn Kemp to reign down on Italy
LA Sports Examiner — It appears for Shawn Kemp, the former All-Star forward from the former Seattle SuperSonics, is making another comeback . This time he s taking his game overseas, signing on with a pro team in Italy . Kemp isn t quoted in an ESPN report that says the 38-year-old Reign Man has signed on with Premiata Montegranaro, agreeing to play for the team starting in November. But he recently discussed his Italy plan with ...

SHAWN KEMP TO PLAY IN ITALY; CONDOM SALES DROP
The World of Isaac — I can't imagine the mix of emotions Italians feel as this news hit their airwaves in the last couple of days.... The women, I'm guessing they are all hiding, hoping Shawn doesn't seek them out.... The restaurants, well, I'm sure they are all stocking up on their essential supplies just in case Shawn decides to turn their establishment into his personal buffet... But seriously, 38 years old and about 75 pounds past his prime.... I guess this is whats considered a bad investment.

Mamma Mia! Kemp is heading to Italy
Cuzoogle — ... The Italian team Premiata Montegranaro announced on Sunday that 38-year-old Shawn Kemp has agreed to play for the team starting in November. ...

Best Big Man Dunker Ever: Italy's Shawn Kemp, Team USA's Dwight Howard, or Darryl Dawkins?
HoopsVibe NBA Blog — ... has agreed to play for the team starting in November."I am happy that a player that has made basketball history would come to Montegranaro," coach Alessandro Finelli said. Finelli believed that the six-time NBA All-Star, who last played in the NBA in 2002-03, could still contribute."He is very motivated," Finelli said. "And he has been staying in shape to show up at our camp in good shape." ( ESPN ) The news got me reminiscing. Not too long ago Kemp was a superstar in fact, he was the second best player in the 1996 Seattle-Chicago Final, where the Sonics took Michael Jordan ...

Going For Gold Daily "Linkin' Logs" (8/18/08)
The Bad News Bloggers — ... is much like every other sport, things advance and greatness is achieved over prior greatness. If you can't accept Phelps becoming the best, that it is my opinion that you're just stuck living in the sports past. Besides, no one will really care in 2010... Yeah, Carl Pavano could start... Now the question becomes, could Michael Phelps outswim Ocho Cinco with a bum shoulder? Pats Lose Again! Italian Woman watch out...Shawn Kemp is on the prowl again in Italy Yes Epic Carnaval, you will get a ...

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