Will Vlade be back?

[Warhawk]

Warhawk -

We'll simply have to agree to disagree.

I've watched his entire career and I personally believe Vlade has too much pride to come back and accept the minimum and greatly reduced minutes. Why would he want that? Have you even read his comments about his career winding down? Not letting him suit up and play isn't an insult. It's logic. And even more, it's not subjecting him to the ridicule of fans should he NOT be able to perform. And yes, there is a certain contingency of brain-dereft "fan" that would boo him if he didn't perform to their standards.

He has lots of other irons in the fire. He doesn't need charity from the Sacramento Kings and I'm certainly hoping it doesn't get to that. He only went to LA because he honestly thought he could make a difference. The injury to his back pretty much negated that...and one more season has done what time does to all athletes.

The biggest mistake that a team can make is accept a player's opinion that they can still play, because they're the ones who can least be objective about the whole thing.

The days of Vlade Divac in a Kings uniform as a player were wonderful and fun and exciting ...and they're over.

Agreeing to disagree is fine.

I know he has stated that he is "probably" done playing - if there is anything out there more definite, I have not heard it.

I don't look at it as charity - for short stretches he may still be helpful, especially on offense. My opinion is: unless someone better wants the 12th man spot, if Vlade wants to give it one more whack, what better place than here for him? If we have 12 guys in camp better than him, then obviously not. It is entirely up to him, as nobody is twisting his arm. If he feels that he's played enough, then (if he wants) bring him back as am assistant coach or something if he can contribute there.