Shawn Kemp making a comeback

August 30, 12:08 AMNBA ExaminerBrian Milne

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It appears 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 SLAM magazine, which used to feature the Reign Man on a regular basis in the 90s (stop filling out those TPS reports at work and watch his top 10 dunks now).

I guess playing overseas is all the rage. LeBron James might consider it (yeah right ESPN, and I’m slated to run the point for the Cavs in '09). Little Earl Boykins is playing in Italy, too, and Carlos Arroyo, Josh Childress and Brandon Jennings look like they’re headed overseas as well.

Apparently Kemp has cleaned up his act and is “slimmed down and in good shape. His hard partying days seem to be over.”
His son, Shawn Kemp Jr., is reportedly an incoming freshman at Washington, so if you can’t see Senior hoop it up in Italy, at least you can watch one of his dozen kids ball.
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Trivia time: So how many kids does Kemp really have? According to Wikipedia, it’s only seven. … and on top of running the point for the Cavs, I’m also starting up a new franchise in Seattle if you believe that one.
At least Kemp is taking care of them all, however many there are…
“You’ll never hear any stories about me not taking care of my kids,” he said.
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Speaking of Kemp, I’m wondering what to do with my old and new school Kemp jerseys, now that both the Reign Man and Sonics are history. Post your suggestions below.