Scottie Pippen wants to play basketball again.

He’s 41-years-old and says he’s good for about 12 to 18 minutes.

Why, you ask? He has six rings, so there’s nothing he could possibly achieve.

Is it years of always being the sidekick to comeback king Michael Jordan?

Whatever it is, he’s another ex-basketball player who just can’t get it out of his system – like a Justin Timberlake song stuck in your head. After all, JT said he’s only bringing sexy back, not Scottie Pippen.

There’s no way he could compete with today’s youth in Melo, D-Wade and LeBron.

He’s a fat man trying to do a 100-meter dash with Justin Gatlin.

It’s a different game than when he left, so I’ve taken it upon myself to find just the remedy for Pippen and his ex-ballers who long and hunger for that friendly slap on the butt after a valiant effort on the court.

It’s a league for all the has-beens, the almost-were, the oldies and to all who are on the fringe of collecting Social Security checks.

I propose a seniors-only league known as Fabulous Oldies Super Society of the Ill Forgotten League … or, by its acronym, FOSSIL.

I’m talking about the Michael Jordans of the world. The Shawn Kemps. The Karl Malones and, who could forget, Dennis Rodman.

Yes, the worm that never dies. The worm that then turns right around and kicks camera men on the end lines.

It’s a place where Dick Bavetta can feel right at home, where his belly-sliding for the finish line will get him that elusive butt slap.

Now you may be thinking, “Sure, Nissman, that’s a nice idea. But, come on, what about the logistics of putting together a whole new league?”

Or you may be thinking that this is terrible toilet reading.

Either way, have no fear. At the Fabulous Oldies Super Society of the Ill Forgotten League, I’ve already pre-ordered thousands of IVs that will be available at every bench. EMS is on standby. I’ve located a gymnasium right across a senior citizen home, so that travel will not be a problem and to guarantee my fledgling enterprise a fan base right down the block.

Players’ salaries will include free dental work and hearing aids for all. They can count on a cooler full of Bengay to treat aching arthritis.

I’ve established giveaways at games. Just bring your senior citizen card, swipe it under the scanner and after you accumulate enough points, you’ll receive your free Viagra bottle.

And, if you haven’t already guessed it, Viagra is a BIG supporter of the games. They’re LEADING the way in what looks like a significant MARGIN of profitability and are sure to make everyone happy.

So, Pippen, if nobody bites, you can always play in my league, where we embrace age like Bill O’Reilly at a Ludacris concert.