Comments on: Iverson says family issues behind him, wants one more shot

By: progress2011

progress2011 — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 23:00:42 +0000

At 36, A.I. is still arguably a better ball handler and playmaker than many guards in the league ! If I were trying to put a championship run together ” THIS YEAR ” , would I keep these guys on the bench or pick up A.I.

New York Knicks- Tony Douglas, Landry Fields, Andy Rautins, Iman Shumpert, Bill Walker

Philly- Antonio Daniels, Jrue Holiday, Jodie Meeks, Louis Williams,

Toronto- Jerryd Bayless, Linas Keiza

Cleveland – Christian Eyenga, Alonzo Gee, Daniel Gibson, Manny Harris, Kyrie Irving,

I could go on with the list of ” SCRUBS ” that occupy NBA rosters but I think you get the point.

A.I. would beat all these guys, everyday of the week ( twice on non game days ) !

So, does he deserve another shot based on his talent and skill – YES

BUT the NBA/ Stern are a very political organization. If you don’t sing the right tune and your age or talent slip, just a little…..you will be ex-communicated !

A.I.’s situation is based more on NBA/ Stern politics. Not if he is still talented enough.

The NBA needs an owner like Al Davis was in football ! Pick guys that maybe are not perfect good boys, but they can help you win.

By: ghelton03

ghelton03 — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:58:43 +0000

AI was always more concerned about his personal stats than winning. He has never been a team player. The last thing any team needs is an aging player trying to run up personal stats so that he can go out in a positive fashion. Wherever he is at, he will always be asking, what can these guys do for ME?

By: asublimeday

asublimeday — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:22:13 +0000

This dude balled with MJ. Sad to see him go out like this

By: livingsacrifice86

livingsacrifice86 — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:46:05 +0000

I’ve always like AI, he was a phenominal player to watch and root for, because he always gave everything he had. That being said, while I would love to see him get another shot in the NBA, I wish he would just call it quits. There is just way too many distractions with him, true or not. He can’t seem to catch a break

By: mjbulls45

mjbulls45 — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:52:14 +0000

I just turned 25 two weeks ago….

yes I feel old, I feel old because I feel like I’m the only one who remembers CLASSIC NBA BASKETBALL in the 2000s decade….

these teenager kids and 21 year old cats dont know anything, they never saw it like some of us people my age…

they never saw Allen Iverson take a 1 man team to the NBA finals, the step over shot against Tyronn Lou in game 1,

or the MJ crossover J, or his Georgetown days with the patton leather black jordans the team had, victor page, jerome williams, othella the big fella harrington, TOUMOU!

A.I was an Icon , he still is, depending on who you ask AND HOW OLD THEY ARE TO REMEMBER !!!

these young cats dont know anything about the Kings – Lakers battles in the West Finals, NETS Jason Kidd glory days, early spurs with David Robinson, the REAL LAKERS DYNASTY WITH SHAQ in his prime, antoine walker & paul pierce 1 2 punch for the celts, reggie and the pacers, the list goes on and on….

If we wanna take it back further, the 90s were even better, MJ, Knicks, Pacers, you know the rest of the story of how the East was won…

AND THIS IS WHY

i will always support any player from the 2000s in todays game, they are the last living and playing links to the best NBA days from that era… players like Pierce, Garnett, KOBE, AI, SHAQ (retired – SAD – 90s era) ,

i’ll be honest , I really do NOT like the breed of NBA stars, I like Durant, Rose is exciting, russell westbrook ball hog, Wade ehhh? , Lebron – mixed feelings , etc….

2000s & A.I. FOREVER!