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  • Allen Iverson done with the NBA?

    Iverson's Uncontrollable Ego Driving Him Right Out of NBA

    Allen Iverson bolted his bench role with the Memphis Grizzlies this weekend. The Grizzlies granted the indefinite leave of absence so A.I. could attend to a “personal issue.”

    So that’s what they call it in the NBA when you’re furious at the boss and don’t show for work? In the real world, they call it, “Get out of here, you’re fired!”

    But Iverson has never lived in the real world. He’s made millions, arrived and left work whenever he pleased and criticized enough bosses to alienate him from almost every front office in the NBA.

    This latest move, however, could be his last. It could spell the end of Iverson’s memorable career. If he does not return to Memphis, the former 76ers star is contemplating retirement, according to published reports.

    The Commercial Appeal of Memphis reports the stress associated with a family issue and Iverson’s discontent with his role coming off the Grizzlies’ bench is driving the decision. It might also have something to do with the demand – or lack thereof – for the former scoring champion.

    Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley was shocked to hear the news that his prized free-agent signing might be heading home after three games. Iverson missed the start of the season with a hamstring injury.

    "I just think if he was going to retire, he'd tell me first," Heisley told the Commercial Appeal. "I expect him to come back. If he does retire, I'll be tremendously disappointed. I feel bad because I don't think that's the way he should go out."

    Heisley might be giving Iverson too much credit. Communication has never been the 34-year-old’s strong suit.

    Hence, these comments he made the day before disappearing:

    "I'm not trying to figure out how to contribute to no team," Iverson told the Associated Press on Friday before the Griz lost to the L.A. Lakers. "I contribute to a team by just playing. That's it. ... I don't have to figure it out. Obviously, they signed me for a reason. They've been watching me play this game for 13 years, and they know what I do on the basketball court, so I don't have to figure out how I'm going to play or anything like that. I just go out and play basketball."

    It’s now been several years and three stops (Denver, Detroit and Memphis) since Iverson has been relevant. Who would have thought that leaving the Sixers would be the worst move for the fading superstar?

    The No. 1 overall pick in 1996 out of Georgetown earned Rookie of the Year honors, won an MVP, led his team to the 2000-01 NBA Finals and won four scoring titles in Philadelphia. Since being traded late in 2006 to the Nuggets, it’s been a steady deterioration for the once-dominant little man.

    Iverson’s scoring has dropped off precipitously and his minutes have disappeared. He averaged 17.4 points and 36.5 minutes in 54 games for Detroit last season. Both were career lows.

    But while the numbers indicate that the game has passed him by, Iverson doesn’t see it that way. He’s noted a variety of reasons for the decreases – none that include himself.

    In fact, this line of thinking is exactly what could be driving Iverson right out of the league.

  • #2
    Originally posted by randomguy View Post
    "I'm not trying to figure out how to contribute to no team," Iverson told the Associated Press on Friday before the Griz lost to the L.A. Lakers. "I contribute to a team by just playing.
    This statement can be labeled as either egocentric or ignorant. And this comes as no surprise to anyone.
    The Euroleague Organization and Mr Bertomeu are like the Bulgarian Government: corrupt, partially stupid, and a huge underestimator of people's intelligence.

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    • #3
      Sorry about the stupid thread title. I wasn't paying attention to my keyboard. oooops...........

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Juan Carlos Nadal View Post
        This statement can be labeled as either egocentric or ignorant. And this comes as no surprise to anyone.
        can also be both!

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        • #5
          He really should have retired in the offseason, he clearly can't accept any diminished role due to his ego, and he clearly can't be the guy anymore. Just save some face retire and go into the hall of fame first ballot.
          Pistons: 2021-22 Let the Motorcade begin!!

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          • #6
            Two words: prima donna.
            Unnacceptable.
            Die Liebe wird eine Krankheit, wenn man sie als eine Heilung sieht
            Artificial Nature

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            • #7
              I had hoped for him to develop into a veteran leader and team player when he was shipped out of Philadelphia; emulating the likes of Earl Monroe or Nate Archibald where both where in their veteran years yet managed to contribute and be productive with so many intangibles to their respective teams. 2006 in Denver was a crossroads for AI and late in 2009, he is still at the crossroads.

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              • #8
                AI should also endorse an Auto Battery brand together with Adel Tamano
                To becomes Asia's Best, we need to compete against the World's Best..
                1 Big 4 small > 5 out offense.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by reamily View Post
                  AI should also endorse an Auto Battery brand together with Adel Tamano
                  He and Stephon Marbury should do a Vaseline advertisement together. Oh wait.. Marburry is Egocentric and Crazy, AI is just simply EGOcentric! Just go to Europe, please. Not like this AI, not like this!!!!

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                  • #10
                    He is spitting on him self....To bad he never had will to try to play like true PG. I bet he would be one of the greatest, and still would be key of some team sucses.....
                    Jordi Bertomeu sucks!

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                    • #11
                      I applaud people for staying true to themselves, but at times, it can be ridiculous when not looking at yourself in the mirror and one's circumstances.

                      Iverson's acting as if he is still 25 years old. Allen, you're not, you're 34. There are teams out there that have a game plan, you have to adjust based on your circumstances (and age).

                      Stuart
                      Last edited by stuart; 11-11-2009, 05:26 PM.
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                      • #13
                        Allen Iverson leaves Memphis Grizzlies

                        Grizzlies, Iverson part ways after only 3 games

                        MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Allen Iverson experiment with the Memphis Grizzlies is over.

                        The Memphis Grizzlies announced Monday in a statement that the team has ended its one-year contract with the 10-time All-Star and former league MVP in what it called a mutual agreement.

                        Iverson began an indefinite leave of absence on Nov. 7 to deal with a personal issue after playing only three games with Memphis, all in California.

                        General manager Chris Wallace says they agreed Iverson is stepping away from the game to focus on those personal matters.

                        Wallace says the Grizzlies wish Iverson the best.

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                        • #14
                          From the start, I knew this would be a disaster for the Memphis Grizzlies. The money they have used to ink Allen Iverson to a contract should have been given to someone who is more deserving and someone who is more use for the team. Now that AI expirement is over, its time for the Jamaal Tinsley experiment. Free Hasheem Thabeet!

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                          • #15
                            In fairness to the Grizz franchise all they wanted was some buzz. Imagine how many AI jerseys and (season) tickets they actually sold after signing Iverson. It's not much but if you are the cash-strapped Grizz and doesn't really have a chance of winning it all you look at other ways to make the news and make some money.

                            It was a known failure from the start. Iverson's attitude did help speed up that failure. Now here comes Jamaal Tinsley indeed. Oh well.
                            If there is no basketball in heaven, i am NOT going.

                            SMALLBALL, bitches..

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