Nuggets trade Allen Iverson to Pistons for Chauncey Billups, McDyess

[Hammertime]

I don't understand this at all. 2 years ago, AI was worth nothing more than Andre Miller + filler, and this year, having aged, declined, and gotten fat, he's worth an NBA Finals MVP.

[markymark]

Deeeeetroit Basketbaaaallll

[power works]

TERRIBLE TRADE FOR THE PISTONS!

Mr Big Shot is the heart-n-soul of the Pistons.

He is a defensive stopper, scorer and leader. A low-maintenance star.

Every year people talk about the Pistons as being washed up. I always disagreed; they're still dangerous and elite as long as Billups is there.

Now the Pistons get a me-first, shot-happy, ball-hoggin, no defence, high-maintenance 33-year old Iverson.

[All Net]

I don't understand this at all. 2 years ago, AI was worth nothing more than Andre Miller + filler, and this year, having aged, declined, and gotten fat, he's worth an NBA Finals MVP.

Don't act like Billups was a finals MVP last year, he himself has declined as well. Billups has been dissapointing the past few seasons.

[DuMa]

I don't understand this at all. 2 years ago, AI was worth nothing more than Andre Miller + filler, and this year, having aged, declined, and gotten fat, he's worth an NBA Finals MVP.

thats like saying Marion was worth an 3x NBA Finals MVP since he got traded for Shaq.

Hammertime =

[ihatetimthomas]

This really is as good as it gets for AI. He has overstayed his welcome in Denver and was going no where. Now he gets to play with some real talent that is more team oriented. This should fit AI's style well. Rip is their best offensive weapon but he doesnt need to dominate the ball like Melo. AI/Rip backcourt is going to be tough to handle by any team. This also opens the doors for their younger guns in Maxiel and Amir to step up in place of Dice.

[francesco totti]

Deeeeetroit Basketbaaaallll

LOOOL. Looks like we got our new teams..BuT I dont like it..changing teams..

philadephia, denver ..and now detroit..and then what?? its getting ugly...

[BankShot]

Umm no he won't. If thats the case, then he would probably be the starting PG over Anthony Carter.

Are you kidding me??? Does that mean Rip Hamilton or Tayshaun Prince are going to either play out of position or come off the bench?? Seriously??

[Sonic R]

Trying to figure why this trade is happening

[quasimoto]

Looks like I got this right, if Steven Smith is right on ESPN.

What trade didn't you propose?

[Twiens]

I actually like it for the Pistons....lets face it, they weren't winning the title with the samer roster.

C-Sheed
PF-Maxiell
SF-Prince
SG-Rip
PG-Iverson

[RAPSCANWIN]

2 Declining players......

But I don't understand the sense of this trade, I dont think either team got better then they were.

At least Detroit gets a huge expiring contract.

[boozehound]

Works well for both sides I think as Denver need a PG. One thing I don't like is trading Dice.

and apparently cheik "get that **** outta here" Samb!. Now I really dont want it to go down.

[dhenk]

As a Boston fan, I love this move.

AI is a much better matchup for Rondo than Billups, who killed us in our two playoff losses last year (together with Rip).

I have to say it again, I love it.

[Interminator]

Unbelievable.

I can't wait to get my new Iverson jersey,will stuckey relinquish #3?