Wow, people seriously think AI is a victim?:roll:
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Wow, people seriously think AI is a victim?:roll:
Cool cover.
Interesting fact:AI has a lifetime deal with Reebok so he's going to be making 2001 endorsement again with Reebok's resurgence. Sometimes, loyalty pays off.
[QUOTE=kurple]he was loved by the fans, but hated by the league and large parts of the media[/QUOTE]
He was not hated by the league or by "large" parts of the media. Sure I will agree that some folks in the media might not have liked Iverson but it wasn't a "large" number of them that did not like him. Iverson was popular in the media. How could he not be? The dude was tiny and playing hard. THat is a media and marketing draw.
Also for the league to have "hated" Iverson so much, they sure made a point out "hating" him enough to market him. Iverson's jersey was the top selling jersey in the league for a number of years.
Iverson was a great player. I don't really know if he can be considered a victim. However, there was a lot of hate coming his way for no real apparent reason.
Also, despite popular opinion. He did make all his teammates better, during his Philly days.
You're a fool. The NBA couldn't stop Iverson's influence so they do what businesses do best, adapt and make money. Once he even came close to hurting the bottom line, he got the black plague treatment. Both AI and RIP were extremely unhappy with the decisions their coach was making in Detroit. This has been documented.
As much as I love my buckeyes, Mike Conley Jr. Is still a middling point guard with little to no upside. They are going to have to move him in order to reach anything near a championship.
Iverson's behavior was unacceptable at times but I never misunderstood why. The guys in front of him weren't great and they werent winning, so of course he wants to play.
If he was on the heat instead of Cole for example, do you think we would ever hear him complain? I for one, don't think so.
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGDBR2L5kzI[/url]
I will add this, Allen Iverson had some cold kicks. Those "Question" joints were tight!! I use to rock an Orange and White pair....fresh as heck...showing my age. Who says "Fresh" anymore?
[QUOTE=Just2McFly]You're a fool. The NBA couldn't stop Iverson's influence so they do what businesses do best, adapt and make money. Once he even came close to hurting the bottom line, he got the black plague treatment. Both AI and RIP were extremely unhappy with the decisions their coach was making in Detroit. This has been documented.
As much as I love my buckeyes, Mike Conley Jr. Is still a middling point guard with little to no upside. They are going to have to move him in order to reach anything near a championship.
Iverson's behavior was unacceptable at times but I never misunderstood why. The guys in front of him weren't great and they werent winning, so of course he wants to play.
If he was on the heat instead of Cole for example, do you think we would ever hear him complain? I for one, don't think so.[/QUOTE]
That's not the NBA holding him down, that's a few coaches that actually wanted him on their team wanting him to play a lesser role. Huge difference.
[QUOTE=FireDavidKahn]Wow, people seriously think AI is a victim?:roll:[/QUOTE]
I wouldn't call him a victim, but he definitely received biased coverage by the media that was over the top.
39% shooter, what a boss:facepalm :facepalm :facepalm
1 victory in the finals and he became the most overrated ballhog chucker in NBA history
I felt he definitely messed up his career towards the end man.. he had quite a few opportunities..
I wished he won a ring in 2001.. and if only he went somewhere instead of teaming up with Melo.. that guy only brings you playoff failures :(
btw, 2nd shoe is all white questions, i don't recognize the first red ones
[QUOTE=kurple]
I dont give a shit what the haters say. you were the NBA in the early 00's[/QUOTE]
Nope.
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Lakers were the champions, but when you talk about the worldwide influence Iverson had, the popularity and influence he brought to youth all over the world, it can not be denied..
Who the f@ck is this clown in the skinny pants? :facepalm
[QUOTE=BlueandGold][url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGDBR2L5kzI[/url][/QUOTE]
Iverson actual make great points throughout until the last one, how the hell can i make my teammates better through practice?
He says in the beggining he might have missed 1 practice all year. and i believe him. The media blowing shit out of proportion