We were all under the impression that this was Alonzo Mourning's final season, and when he went down with that nasty leg injury earlier in the year, we just assumed it was over for Zo. He has his ring and needs to focus on his longterm health for his family. Even Zo was heard saying it was over for him on the court.
However, Alonzo has progressed nicely through his rehab, and is said to be a month ahead of schedule. According to Israel Gutierrez, Mourning has said "time is going to dictate my basketball future." Doesn't sound like he is retired to me.
Personally, he should have retired after the Dallas series. He dominated defensively and defined his legacy on the Heat. It would have been perfect to ride out in a blaze of glory. Instead he returned for this smoldering heap of garbage. That being said, with the right moves, the Heat could be back in contention as soon as next season. If he feels he's still got it, and his health hasn't been negatively affected at all, then I'm all for it.
But I'm greedy. Zo really needs to consider his family and his future above all. Hopefully he will make the best decision.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Should Zo Retire?
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Injuries are one thing, but health is a whole different story. (If that makes any sense). Zo should call it quits. He has a ring and he had a great career. I'm fairly sure he's also financially stable at this point.
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