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He embraced life as a stay-at-home dad, enjoying his kids, ages 3½ and five months. He thought about finishing his college degree or perhaps beginning a coaching career, but never moved forward with those plans. The man who used to only operate in fifth gear was officially in neutral. "It was a mental break," Morrison said of that time, "just inhaling and exhaling and being with the family." What he didn't do was play basketball. "I didn't touch a ball, didn't want to watch basketball, didn't really want to be associated with it," he said. "I wanted to be forgotten as far as the public spotlight. "To be honest with you, I just said, 'I don't know if I really want to play anymore.' That was the bottom line. It wasn't the fact that I didn't like basketball. I was just fed up with people taking shots at me for the way my career went." SI.com

Adam Morrison, Europe 

His biggest supporters, meanwhile, have been convinced all over again that he could eventually be an impactful player in the NBA. MacLean, who trains Bartelstein's clients in L.A., sees him as a potent sixth man if that time ever comes. "He's the guy who comes in [off the bench] and is the second-leading scorer on your team," MacLean said. "He's the kind of guy where the minute he comes in, the game is geared toward him. ...You get him shots, and he makes them. And he makes tough shots. With his will and confidence -- if he brings it back to the league -- I have no doubt he can be that guy." SI.com

Adam Morrison, Europe 

Marc Stein: Morrison's deal does NOT contain an NBA out, so he's in Serbia for the season, determined to play and play a lot to work his way back to NBA Twitter

Adam Morrison, Serbia 

Marc Stein: Adam Morrison's agent, Mark Bartelstein, says Morrison's one-year deal with Red Star Belgrade (Crvena Zvezda) is now official Twitter

Adam Morrison, Mark Bartelstein, Lockout, Serbia 

Marc Stein: Morrison's deal does NOT contain an NBA out, so he's in Serbia for the season, determined to play and play a lot to work his way back to NBA Twitter

Adam Morrison, Mark Bartelstein, Lockout, Serbia 

Jorge Sierra: Agent Mark Bartelstein tells HoopsHype he's in serious talks with Red Star Belgrade about a deal for Adam Morrison, but nothing done yet. Twitter

Adam Morrison, Lockout, Serbia 

Former Gonzaga star Adam Morrison, trying to resurrect his pro career after not playing in the NBA last season, is in serious talks to sign with Serbian club power Crvena Zvezda, according to his agent. Mark Bartelstein, Morrison's Chicago-based representative, confirmed Friday that there have been "real conversations" between the parties and acknowledged legitimate interest "on both sides" after overseas reports described the deal as all but done. The Serbian website Mondo reported earlier Friday that the deal will go through with the Serbian club more commonly known as Red Star Belgrade, but Bartelstein said by phone that no deal has been finalized. ESPN.com

Adam Morrison, Mark Bartelstein, Lockout 

Red Star Belgrade will start next season with the third pick of the 2006 NBA Draft: Adam Morrison. Mondo

Adam Morrison, Lockout, Serbia, Red Star Belgrade 

According to a source close to the situation, Adam Morrison is very close to Crvena Zvezda (Red Star) of Belgrade, in Serbia, team who will be coached by Svetislav Pesic. Sportando

Adam Morrison, Lockout, Serbia, Red Star Belgrade 

Chris Tomasson: After not playing in the NBA last season, Adam Morrison is working out at Gonzaga and eyeing possible overseas offers. Twitter

Free Agency, Adam Morrison, Lockout 

Chris Tomasson: Agent Mark Bartelstein said free agent Adam Morrison is still looking to hook on to an NBA team later this season. Twitter

Free Agency, Adam Morrison, Mark Bartelstein 

Before signing Greene, Adam Morrison and Sasha Pavlovic were on the Nets’ radar, sources said. Pavlovic signed a couple of 10-days with the Mavericks and most recently with New Orleans. Bergen Record

New Jersey Nets, Free Agency, Adam Morrison, Sasha Pavlovic 

Asecco Prokom is showing serious interest in Adam Morrison and Ime Udoka. The Polish team would like to add at least one of the two players trying to win for another year the national title. Sportando

Free Agency, Adam Morrison, Ime Udoka, Poland 

Banca Tercas Teramo, after the proposal turned down by Danny Green, received the NO even from Adam Morrison. Former Gonzaga star and third overall in the 2006 NBA draft is actually free agent after the preseason spent with Washington Wizards. Sportando

Free Agency, Adam Morrison, Italy 

Adam Morrison's time with the Wiz is over. His agent just confirmed that the former No. 3 pick was released today. Sean Marks is also done. He never had a chance to show anything with a pulled hamstring keeping Tim Duncan's "former practice dummy" limited Washington Post

Free Agency, Adam Morrison, Sean Marks 

There are some who suggest Adam Morrison, who didn't play an NBA Finals picosecond during either of the Lakers' last two title seasons, didn't deserve being fitted for rings. Morrison doesn't necessarily disagree. "Maybe I'll sell them someday,'' the Washington swingman said in an interview with FanHouse before Tuesday's 97-94 win over Dallas at the American Airlines Center. "Everybody asks me the same question: Are they (the rings) even worth me having?'' Collectors, though, need not rush to get online. Morrison then was asked if he would consider selling the rings any time soon. "No,'' Morrison said. "I'm just saying everybody views me not deservable.'' FanHouse.com

Washington Wizards, Adam Morrison 

"I led the nation in scoring,'' Morrison said. "I had a good college career. So I understood why I got picked so high. I just had a weird deal. I got traded to a team that had really good players at my position. Not just good players, Hall of Famer, legend (Kobe Bryant) and Ron Artest. It wasn't like guys on the bench were playing 20 to 30 minutes. ... Everybody looks at it like I was -- I guess I was the lone guy (on the Lakers who almost never played) -- like I was playing for a CBA team (and couldn't get off the bench).'' FanHouse.com

Washington Wizards, Adam Morrison 

Adam Morrison. Saunders has complemented him multiple times, partly because he’s been asked but still. Morrison fits the need that the Wizards backcourt creates. With players like Arenas and John Wall, who can both create off the dribble, Morrison offers a nice combination of size and perimeter shooting ability. "He’s got his legs under him," said Saunders. "He’s shooting the ball a lot better right now, he’s got good size. His biggest thing, surprisingly, is he’s been very communicative. I think that’s a positive." Washington Examiner

Washington Wizards, Adam Morrison 

And, with Josh Howard still recovering from a knee injury, there is still an opening for minutes at the small forward position. "I like Adam's ability to knock down shots. I like his size," Saunders said of the 6-foot-8 Morrison. "He's going to have a good opportunity. If he can make open shots, it might be beneficial to what we're looking for." Morrison said he is no longer concerned with trying to meet the expectations of being the third overall pick. "I'm just trying to make a team," Morrison said, "but we still got a month left in training camp. We've got a ways to go. I don't really have to live up to anybody except my parents and my family that I have. That's the only people I have to live up to." Washington Post

Washington Wizards, Adam Morrison 

But Bryant didn't just welcome Morrison to the Lakers with a barrage of post-up moves, pull-up jumpers and fadeaways. Bryant saved his best work for the locker room after practice, when he posed a question to Morrison. "He said, 'Can you guard me without S.O.S. on the back of your jersey?' " Morrison said, adding that Bryant never let up with the trash talk during his time in Los Angeles. "Some of the stuff I can't repeat." Washington Post

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