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Fri Mar 30, 2007 12:34 pm EDT

Allan Houston may try comeback

By Michael Hurd

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Former New York Knicks' guard Allan Houston was a surprise visitor to the team's morning shootaround. Houston has remained noncommittal about a possible comeback.

However, at least two NBA coaches believe that Houston is planning to play again. Houston, whose contract expires this summer, retired in October 2005 with chronic knee pain. Until then, he remains the second highest paid player in the league at $20.7 million behind Minnesota's Kevin Garnett ($21 million).

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  1. dan15chuky18
    1. Posted by dan15chuky18 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:34 pm EDT

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    this guy is full of injuries.. so why comming back?!
  2. chad r
    2. Posted by chad r Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:21 pm EDT

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    Why not give it a try..........
  3. Scudworth
    3. Posted by Scudworth Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:45 pm EDT

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    Gotta love the Knicks spending $20.7 million on a player whose largest contribution to the team this season was visiting the team's shootaround
  4. jose l
    4. Posted by jose l Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:32 pm EDT

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    he probally lost all $20. whatever million at this years all-star break..
  5. Sizzol
    5. Posted by Sizzol Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:57 pm EDT

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    He will still be one of the best pure shooters in the game. If he's able to work it out, I hope he comes back. You only get one shot in life.
  6. coreyscriber
    6. Posted by coreyscriber Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:29 pm EDT

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    New York should be happy to have him back!! He's probably still one of the best pure shooters in the game, but his biggest contribution will be as a positive leader. The Knicks haven't had one in a long while!!
  7. Marek
    7. Posted by Marek Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:14 pm EDT

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    i like pie
  8. CJ
    8. Posted by CJ Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:45 pm EDT

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    Yeah, hop on back in the league with Scottie Pippen. While you're at it, let's get Reggie Miller, Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan to round out a has-been All-Star team.
  9. M J
    9. Posted by M J Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:51 pm EDT

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    don't come back
  10. Mike A
    10. Posted by Mike A Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:15 pm EDT

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    he should give the money he is stealing from the knicks back if he does....oh my contract is up so ill make a comebakc?? how about coming back to theose who are paying him..he is a typical waste like the rest of the NBA.
  11. PREMIERE S
    11. Posted by PREMIERE S Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:18 pm EDT

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    Give us a break stay retired!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  12. PREMIERE S
    12. Posted by PREMIERE S Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:18 pm EDT

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    The knicks are a waste they should all retire!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  13. Joe H
    13. Posted by Joe H Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:33 pm EDT

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    To #10 above, if you look at it i'd take that group over the starting 5 of this years Knicks going up against each other. rotflol
  14. mark payne
    14. Posted by mark payne Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:27 pm EDT

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    j-dog, that is an excellent idea actually.allan useless. all i remember about him was what a waste of talent. always hurt. always. what a disappointment he was. butt cheek marks still engrained on the knicks bench.
  15. mmattis21
    15. Posted by mmattis21 Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:23 pm EDT

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    I love Allan Houston, but he should stick to his ESPN gig for now....
  16. jonnygoad
    16. Posted by jonnygoad Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:40 pm EDT

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    Hell, everyone's trying a comeback...next week it''ll be Bill Walton....and then Bob Cousy. If you retire, then retire. They're almost as bad as rap artists.
  17. Julius M
    17. Posted by Julius M Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:59 pm EDT

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    Wow... the Knicks are still paying him 20 million this year.... If he can still play he should have played for the Knicks.... he might just want more money....
    http://www.hoopshype.com/salaries/new_york.htm
  18. Randy B
    18. Posted by Randy B Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:29 pm EDT

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    The Knicks need a Center. Why not sign Ewing or for that matter Herb Williams as a player/coach? Forget Allan Houston I'd pick up Starks.
  19. markm
    19. Posted by markm Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:46 pm EDT

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    ohhhhh men ??? what ?? come give another 25 maybe more million for this fool cuz his contract expired , remember he got kids that needs to feed hahaha like sprewell , .those guys greedy ,
    pay for million dollars and still not enough .
  20. Ray
    20. Posted by Ray Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:11 pm EDT

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    How come all these old veterans past their prime are so set on coming back? They were well-respected players when they retired, now they're a joke. First Pippen, now Houston, who's next, MJ for a third time? Just stop. You're embarassing yourself and making people remember you as the has-been that tried to come back after sitting for several years.
  21. dwadeflash1
    21. Posted by dwadeflash1 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:50 pm EDT

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    Yo sup homies, Allan Houston is only making a comeback this season and probably next season is cause the KNICKS ARE GOING TO MAKE THE PLAYOFFS. EVEN THOUGH I AM A BULLS FAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    BULLS are going to be sorry for trading Curry and Chandler, and JR SMITH.
    Anyways, let Las Vegas have a new NBA team. Where Olajuwon, Reggie Miller, Scottie Pippen, and Allan Houston come and play NBA teams and lose!!!!!! Hell, even Charlotte will win. lol then MJ will stop scouting OJ Mayo, D Rose.
  22. Hammer
    22. Posted by Hammer Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:15 pm EDT

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    Give him a shot to redeem himself
  23. Trevor W
    23. Posted by Trevor W Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:44 pm EDT

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    Houston is washed up and old and the biggest waste of money.
  24. bsugden@...
    24. Posted by bsugden@... Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:14 pm EDT

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    houston is an old fart trying to get a ring the easy way. forget about it, your washed up. go back to playing playstation and smoking blunts. hey, maybe pippen will come over and you can play 1 on 1.
  25. Fantasy Icon
    25. Posted by Fantasy Icon Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:45 pm EDT

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    they need need him now, all their 2 guards are injured lol......

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