as per Steven A. Smith, appearing as I speak, on Fox Sports Radio's Chris Myers-Steve Hartman show. Expect an official announcement later today.[URL="http://www.sbnation.com/2009/11/25/1174189/allen-iverson-will-retire"][/URL]
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as per Steven A. Smith, appearing as I speak, on Fox Sports Radio's Chris Myers-Steve Hartman show. Expect an official announcement later today.[URL="http://www.sbnation.com/2009/11/25/1174189/allen-iverson-will-retire"][/URL]
I guess he wants to keep his PPG stat up.
Well I guess that officially makes me old, as I so clearly recall the moment he stepped into this league as a young high-riser and now he's all aged and whatnot.
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV6Y0OcMJ7o[/url]
lets not hate but remember the man that was once called the answer.
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[QUOTE=ashar008]lets not hate but remember the man that was always the canswer.
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fixed that for ya
[QUOTE=ashar008]lets not hate but remember the man that was once called the answer.
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[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhRsmGo4hXA[/url]
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:applause: Sad his career had to end this way. I wish he could have taken a lesser role and tried to take one more stab at the playoffs but it was clear he wanted to win on his own terms witch turned out to be a bad choice .
[QUOTE=Showtime]I guess he wants to keep his PPG stat up.[/QUOTE]
This is the truth. :applause:
[QUOTE=ZeN]And the hate continues.. :ohwell:[/QUOTE]
How is that hate? He cares more about himself than anything else, even his career. He refuses to put the team first, ever. He refuses to accept a lesser role, even when his effectiveness has lessened to merit such a role. He still thinks he's the MVP who can take over every game, and refuses to be treated otherwise. It's not hate: it's reality.
anybody wanna bet he`ll still go to overseas or play in NBA one more time during the next month ?
He'll sign with Boston in February. Bank on it.
he might say that he is retiring but he's not done. he will play in the nba again. book it
[QUOTE=OneMoreSucka]He'll sign with Boston in February. Bank on it.[/QUOTE]
That's not a bad idea at all. It could actually help Boston if AI would be kind enough to come off the bench. And I don't even like the guy and never have. But this is a good idea.
Should have retired this summer, since he couldn't handle being a backup.
The Pete Maravich of his era.
[QUOTE=NuggetsFan]:applause: Sad his career had to end this way. I wish he could have taken a lesser role and tried to take one more stab at the playoffs but it was clear he wanted to win on his own terms witch turned out to be a bad choice .[/QUOTE]
It's a bad choice to not go ring chasing?... Now I've heard it all on ISH
If AI truly is retiring instead of going to another garbage team, or a stacked elite team... he gets my respect. He was basically considered a top 5 guard by virtually everyone for his entire career except his rookie season, and his final season (which would be counted as Detroit, not Memphis).
[QUOTE=OneMoreSucka]He'll sign with Boston in February. Bank on it.[/QUOTE]
:cheers:
Been saying this for a while now. I don't know why, but I could see him getting along well with KG, Sheed, and the rest.
He's already accomplished more than anyone on this board ever will. AI latching onto a contender just to win a ring wouldn't do anything for his legacy... just like it didn't do anything for Gary Payton's legacy.
Props to AI for being one of the most entertaining Basketball players I've ever watched play the game.
He was great but in the past years and pasts weeks he has been embarrasing himself so its about time.
Bye bye Iverson/ballhog we wont miss you. Dont worry IVERSON your stats are safe because its all that you care about and cared all your nba career.
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[QUOTE=OneMoreSucka]He'll sign with Boston in February. Bank on it.[/QUOTE]
Ainge, make it happen PLEASE.
The Legend can't just go out like this...
Sorry Phoenix... You're the biggest AI fan on here. Is your avy all the injuries he's had or something?
Ainge said they'd sign AI if they need him, but don't right now. When they get Baby back, and if the still need a push I wouldn't be surprised if he was signed.
Sad, sad day for bball if it's true...
He will be back. There is no question in my mind about it.
Well, no one seems to want him anymore, so who ****ing cares? Sad end to what was a great career until the last year of utter embarrassment and exposure as a cancer.
Seriously AI, why couldn't you just accept a role as a sixth man on a good team, you selfish little prima donna?
I can't say that I'm surprised that Iverson has finally decided to call it quits. I can't remember seeing such a colossal end to what was one of the greatest careers in NBA history, whether you loved or hated him.
In Smith's conversation on Fox Sports Radio, he did mention that if the right deal comes along, Cleveland might be a possible desination for Iverson.
I'm f*cking sad man. Like really, one of my favorite players of all time. WOW.
I'm not going to completely discount the possibility of him becoming a Celtic later on, if he starts feeling that his career is incomplete without a Championship and he just burns to play, etc., because Ainge has admitted that the Cs have considered him. However, he has shown that his most overwhelmingly powerful desire in the NBA is to be a starter, more so than money or winning (he could have probably got the whole MLE to a be a Contender's Sixth Man). Right now, for him to sign here, he'd have to accept backing up Rondo and Ray Allen, to players he probably thinks he's better than (and may be right in that assumption). I do not feel at all sure that he would remain calm and be the "good soldoer" even if he signed knowing that ahead of time, as he is one of those guys that just can't help themselves when it comes to things like wanting the ball, pt, etc. I would sign a guy like that in a heartbeat while he's at his peak, because he's everything he thinks he is, but when the athleticism declines without the ego shrinking accordingly, it's a problem. And Iverson isn't good enough to carry a great team anymore. He needs to start accepting a role and fitting in. He's never done that before. If the Cs do sign him in the future I'll probably feel the same way about him that I do about Sheed: He has some positives, but there are also negatives, and I just don't know whether or not the balance is worth it. In the end, I predict he won't be coming here, because the guard rotation and chemistry are good. Iverson, without a major personality adjustment, could screw that up.
[QUOTE=ShawnieMac06]I can't say that I'm surprised that Iverson has finally decided to call it quits. I can't remember seeing such a colossal end to what was one of the greatest careers in NBA history, whether you loved or hated him.[/quote]IMO, MJ's Washington debacle was worse. He probably lit a cigar and smiled when he learned that Pollin died.
[quote]In Smith's conversation on Fox Sports Radio, he did mention that if the right deal comes along, Cleveland might be a possible desination for Iverson.[/QUOTE]
I could definitely see AI taking Delonte West's place, if West can't come back.
Short basketball fans everywhere are grieving.
i think its way to soon
link : [url]http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/ball_dont_lie/post/Allen-Iverson-retires;_ylt=AlwUtGfrE1UuNl86DlkBVsY5nYcB?urn=nba,204978[/url]
what a shame...
btw if its a repost, sorry didnt c another thread about it...
you missed the other thread, the topic is being strongly discussed.
Its a sticky at the top of the page:
[url]http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=154643[/url]
Good riddance. Allen Iverson is the poster boy for one of the worst eras in basketball history. He is the poster boy for:
A) Athletes who put put themselves above the team.
B) Athletes who only concentrate on scoring and areas that bring personal adulation.
C) Athletes who value personal adulation above winning.
D) Athletes who surround themselves with yes-men and never improve during their career.
There was a whole era of similar players, guys who came into the league with much hype and never lived up to the expectations because, well, they didn't want to. In their eyes they were already legends. AI is the poster boy for that type of player, that lost era of basketball.
My only regret is that this ended in retirement and not blackball. I wanted him to try and come back, but be rejected by every team.
^^ thanks, i wondered why i could find the thread, but it was stickied.. mods u cud delete this...
Part of my childhood died today.
Who is this "Allen Iverson" they speak of. Not familiar with that name. Oh well......:confusedshrug:
[QUOTE=Real Men Wear Green]IMO, MJ's Washington debacle was worse. He probably lit a cigar and smiled when he learned that Pollin died.
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Yeah, you're right...especially the way it happened. I'm sure that ol' Michael didn't shed tears yesterday.
i feel weird as hell now... :/, damn way too soon AI.... plz come back half way through the season... i know u still got the skillz... go to boston or denver at around february plz i just want to c u play again!!!
[QUOTE=MeLO MvP 15]i think its way to soon
link : [url]http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/ball_dont_lie/post/Allen-Iverson-retires;_ylt=AlwUtGfrE1UuNl86DlkBVsY5nYcB?urn=nba,204978[/url]
what a shame...
btw if its a repost, sorry didnt c another thread about it...[/QUOTE]
That is the most f*cking back handed article I have ever seen.
[QUOTE=phoenix18]That is the most f*cking back handed article I have ever seen.[/QUOTE]
I agree man.. no respect.
i didnt read the article but by retiring i now see how selfish he really is. all he had to do was be a 6th man and he couldnt even do that :violin:
man in 07-08 season he was averaging 26 pts 7 assists and 2 steals... 2 years later he is retiring... future hall of famer :bowdown: :bowdown: