According to the Associated Press, "Former NBA coach and commentator Dick Versace is looking for a new job: congressman... The 67-year-old Versace, a Democrat, said Thursday that he will bid for the 18th Congressional District seat in central Illinois. Incumbent Republican Ray LaHood announced in July he will retire when his term runs out in 2009." He served as the Grizzlies GM for six years before leaving that job in 2005. Think he's cut out for public office?
Former NBA, college coach Dick Versace announces run for Congress - NBA - Yahoo! Sports