Future hall-of-famer Allen Iverson’s playing career could be over. Iverson had intended to return to the NBA this season. When no team offered a contract, he opted to play for Bestikas in Turkey. But an ankle injury has him headed back to the States for surgery… and possibly for good. Iverson told reporters “Leaving the [...]
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Allen Iverson took to Twitter today to dismiss rumors that he’ll retire from basketball.Via Iverson’s Twitter feed: An MRI has revealed a lesion that is in my right leg and pressing against the bone. I am coming home for further examinations and possibly surgery. I have never said anything about retirement nor have I said [...]
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Eddie Jordan’s tenure as head coach was an unmitigated disaster, and Allen Iverson’s brief return didn’t help matters. The team gets a fresh start this year under veteran coach Doug Collins. via Philadelphia 76ers – 2010-11 Philadelphia 76ers Preview.
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I would not wish the week Allen Iverson has had on my worst enemy. On Tuesday, the Philadelphia 76ers announced Iverson will not return to the team this season. Iverson left the team before the all-star break to deal with a family matter — an unspecified illness affecting his four-year-old daughter. On Thursday, Iverson’s wife [...]
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Allen Iverson hasn’t returned to the Sixers, and the “he’s done for the season” rumors are getting stronger every day. While there are parallels to Iverson’s brief stay in Memphis – when AI left the team and was contemplating retirement – his motivation this time has been clear. His family is dealing with the severe [...]
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The starters for the 2010 NBA All-Star Game have been announced, and thankfully, Houston’s prodigal son Tracy McGrady didn’t make the cut. Steve Nash came from behind to win the starting spot alongside Kobe Bryant in the Western Conference backcourt. NBA leading scorer Carmelo Anthony, perennial all-star Tim Duncan and Nash’s teammate Amar’e Stoudemire also [...]
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There are seven days left to cast your votes for the 2010 NBA All-Star game. Here’s a look at some of the players you may see in Dallas on February 14th? Why vote for Steve Nash? Well, he’s approximately 1,000 times more deserving than Tracy McGrady. And besides, as he’d tell you himself, he’s awesome. [...]
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