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06-27-2007, 10:02 AM
Greg Ostertag, 34, told the Lawrence (Kan.) Journal-World he is contemplating a comeback. "First," he said. "I have to try to get my fat butt in shape."
OSTERTAG RETURNING? Believe it or not, the NBA might not have seen the last of retired Jazz center Greg Ostertag.
Appearing in a scrimmage game involving several current University of Kansas players at his alma mater, Ostertag told the Lawrence (Kan.) Journal-World he is contemplating a comeback.
"First I have to try to get my fat butt in shape," Ostertag cracked.
Ostertag — never known for being fond of conditioning — really is serious.
"I am still young enough to play," the 34-year-old said. "Last year was the first time in 24 years I haven't played. It was fun, but I think I can still do it. I might give it a shot this year. I'll tell my agent to put my name out there and see what happens.
"I am not going to go out there and play 40 minutes or probably even 20 minutes. If I can give 15 minutes here and there, get a couple of rebounds, a couple of blocks for somebody, I'll do that.
"Like I said, I missed it, especially playoff time. Those are the times you enjoy the most," he added. "The atmosphere is a lot better. It's a lot more physical ... It's what makes the game fun."
Ostertag played 11 NBA seasons, all but one in Utah.
OSTERTAG RETURNING? Believe it or not, the NBA might not have seen the last of retired Jazz center Greg Ostertag.
Appearing in a scrimmage game involving several current University of Kansas players at his alma mater, Ostertag told the Lawrence (Kan.) Journal-World he is contemplating a comeback.
"First I have to try to get my fat butt in shape," Ostertag cracked.
Ostertag — never known for being fond of conditioning — really is serious.
"I am still young enough to play," the 34-year-old said. "Last year was the first time in 24 years I haven't played. It was fun, but I think I can still do it. I might give it a shot this year. I'll tell my agent to put my name out there and see what happens.
"I am not going to go out there and play 40 minutes or probably even 20 minutes. If I can give 15 minutes here and there, get a couple of rebounds, a couple of blocks for somebody, I'll do that.
"Like I said, I missed it, especially playoff time. Those are the times you enjoy the most," he added. "The atmosphere is a lot better. It's a lot more physical ... It's what makes the game fun."
Ostertag played 11 NBA seasons, all but one in Utah.