Retirement A Possibility For Abdur-Rahim

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Retirement A Possibility For Abdur-Rahim


Sep 07, 2008 7:54 AM EST
Retirement is a strong possibility for Kings' forward Shareef Abdur-Rahim as his 31-year-old body begins to wear down, according to Sacramento Bee.

Abdur-Rahim's troublesome right knee could prevent him from taking part in October's training camp, which could mean retirement and an early start to a coaching career.

The Sacramento forward said his physical progress remains "slow," and that he's "going to sit down and focus on that when I get back."

He's currently on an 11-day trip to Africa that will conclude on Monday.

Abdur-Rahim averaged just 1.7 points and 1.7 rebounds in six games for the Kings in 2007-08.

[E20]

I remember when this guy used to be somewhat decent for Vancouver.

[manufor3]

just retire shareef, no one wants you

[rj215]

He was either the most average 'franchise' player in the last ten years or the most above average role player....can't tell which.

[Brutalis]

Reef used to be pretty good, he just wasn't good a defense.

[Duncanoypi]

Is he a member of the US Olympic team in 2000? He must have been good back then....

[JamStone]

He was basically a 20/8 guy his first 6 years in the league. But, I think all of his teams sucked and he never had much help down low. I don't think he was ever considered a franchise player. But, he would have been either a very good second option or a great third option on a good team.