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.

I dont know if you're implying what I think you are, but either way, the answer is NO.

Look after getting a rebound he's getting stripped by a much smaller player.

Just like every game I've ever seen him play before. He must be 'back to normal'.

I'd rather have Montross back than him.

Greatest claim to fame is "The Guy Who Got Smacked By Shaq". LOL

Based on the picture it does appear as if the white Ostertag could plug a fairly big hole though.

The fact is that the Pistons haven't had a legitimate center in ages. Big Ben was not a legitimate center. He was a great weak side defender and a superb rebounder, but he was only 6'9" at the most. He was really a Power Forward who couldn't shoot.

The last legitimate center we had who played regularly for us was Bison Dele back in 1998 - 1999.

So we have been able to win without a legitimate center. The only downside with Ben playing Center even though he was really a Power Forward was that he sometimes got out muscled but his quickness and jumping ability more than made up for it.

However, having said that I would prefer to see a legitimate 7' Center playing the post for us, provided he can really play and not just bank a MLE paycheck while sitting on the bench.

I don't know about that. In the picture he looks like he has a pretty darn good sun tan.

Are we saying that Ostergat is better than Nazr? Where's Oliver Miller when you need him?

I'm going to say one thing and then stop.

It amazes me how wrong you are and how often you are wrong, really it does.


Zelly and Big Easy were both legit Centers.

No you are wrong, my friend.

I just have many years and thousands of games of insight plus a background in psychology and business that is beyond your ability to comprehend.

Have a nice day and no need to respond. I just had to respond because you posted something is very obviously wrong.

Lets just agree to disagree and leave it at that.