The 2009/2010 NBA Season Thread

[Eazy E]

From Vibe.com?

The Cavs are fine... they are ACTUALLY off to a 6-3 start and currently on a 3-game win streak.  Sure, they aren't tearing up the league like the Lakers or Suns, but does it really matter until the playoffs?  They beat the team that stopped them last year and Shaq was a big part of that.

Iverson is never a win-win situation IMO.

[AxlsMainMan]

From Vibe.com?

The Cavs are fine... they are ACTUALLY off to a 6-3 start and currently on a 3-game win streak.  Sure, they aren't tearing up the league like the Lakers or Suns, but does it really matter until the playoffs?  They beat the team that stopped them last year and Shaq was a big part of that.

Iverson is never a win-win situation IMO.

I'd say the scenario has a .2% chance of happening, but if D-Wade thought AI would be a good addition to the Heat for making a bid at the championship, it's possible LeBron would feel similar.

[w.axl.rose]

Thanks God!

Report: Iverson announces retirement from the NBA

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- -- Allen Iverson is set to retire from the NBA, according to an online report.

Commentator Stephen A. Smith published a statement on his Web site Wednesday attributed to Iverson. It says Iverson plans to retire but also that "I feel strongly that I can still compete at the highest level."

The statement also says Iverson has tremendous love for the game and the desire to play.

The 10-time All-Star played three games this season with Memphis before taking a leave of absence to attend to personal matters. He was waived after the two sides agreed to part ways.

http://www.nba.com/2009/news/11/25/iverson.report.ap/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2

[AxlsMainMan]

A sad day for the NBA. A.I. has given us alot of memories over the years.

[D]

Selfish players never leave on their own terms

left Philly, they got better
left Denver, they damn near went to the finals last year


Iverson is a great "Fantasy" player

problem with Iverson is, he shoots too much, can't play defense and doesn't make anyone on the floor better. I personally think he,Vince Carter and T Mac are three of the most overhyped, overrated players in NBA history.

Iverson would score 28 a night but give up 25 on defense.

[AxlsMainMan]

Career Assists Per Game

Iverson: 6.2
Kobe Bryant: 4.7

[AxlsMainMan]

Amazing tribute video I found on Youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tbJyPxRaos

Watching that, I think Axl4Prez said it best awhile ago: "I've never seen quicker."

[w.axl.rose]

Hmm is that the only department Iverson beats Kobe in?

[faldor]

AI hasn't really retired.  He'll be back once a team he's interested in proves they want him and can use him in the way he sees fit.  It'll happen, later in the season.

[AxlsMainMan]

Hmm is that the only department Iverson beats Kobe in?

Nope, steals and blocks among other things such as this also come to mind: a playoff scoring average of 29.7 points that ranks second only to Michael Jordan.

But the fact that you've referred to Iverson as a ball-hog numerous times and yet he has almost 2 more assists per game and has played in less games than your beloved Kobe sure is funny though.

AI hasn't really retired.  He'll be back once a team he's interested in proves they want him and can use him in the way he sees fit.  It'll happen, later in the season.

This is what my Pops is saying.

Danny Ainge said just this week that the Celtics would definately keep A.I. in mind should a position open up that would be suited to him, although I'm really hoping for Utah like Bodhi suggested a week or so ago.

[Eazy E]

2 more assists per game and has played in less games than your beloved Kobe sure is funny though.

But... if I played one NBA game and got 7 assists, I would have a better APG than both of them in less games.   

[Layne Staley's Sunglasses]

Another example of his piss-poor character.

He'd rather take his ball and go home than come off the bench.  If he's coming off the bench, he can't take his usual 80 shots per night.   

[AxlsMainMan]

When you've been a starter your entire career, it's understandable that being asked to come off the bench could be construed as a slap in the face.

[Layne Staley's Sunglasses]

When you've been a starter your entire career, it's understandable that being asked to come off the bench could be construed as a slap in the face.

But if he's not good enough...I mean, the man never does what is best for the team.

It's ME first, then the team with AI.

[faldor]

When you've been a starter your entire career, it's understandable that being asked to come off the bench could be construed as a slap in the face.

But if he's not good enough...I mean, the man never does what is best for the team.

It's ME first, then the team with AI.

Yeah that's part of the problem.  He really could help a contender out a lot, IF he accepted a role as a backup PG and instant offense off the bench.  And he'd probably still play 20+ minutes a night, but he refuses to accept that role.  At least to this point.  I wouldn't mind the C's taking a shot at him to back up Rondo, but he's not interested in such a role.  So I don't see it working out with a playoff team unless he changes his mind OR there's an injury that creates a need for him.

[AxlsMainMan]

Jazz coach compares Iverson to Stockton

SALT LAKE CITY -- Say what?

Just days removed from his reluctant retirement, NBA star Allen Iverson not only received an endorsement from Jazz coach Jerry Sloan, the old school coach compared A.I. to ex-Jazzman John Stockton.

"I think he's a tough guy," Sloan said. "There aren't very many guys his size that can get on top of the basket, shoot layups, take a shot. Even when somebody got into him, he'd get up and go."

Sloan compared Iverson and Stockton in terms of their ability to get to the basket for layups.

"He and John (Stockton), if you look back at guys I've watched a great deal, were great layup shooters," he said. "John was a great layup shooter and so was (Iverson). And that's tough because they're not going in there against someone 5-foot-1, they're going in against some bigger guys. A lot of guys can take (shots around the basket) but to make them is the big thing."

Iverson announced his retirement last week, however, a report Saturday said the Philadelphia 76ers are considering bringing back their former superstar.

http://www.standard.net/topics/sports/2009/11/28/jazz-coach-compares-iverson-stockton

[Layne Staley's Sunglasses]

And neither player won a championship!

Comparison: Valid

[Eazy E]

Some retirement...



76ers coach Eddie Jordan and general manager Ed Stefanski had a two-hour meeting in Dallas on Monday with free-agent guard Allen Iverson before the team's game against the Dallas Mavericks.

The team confirmed the face-to-face meeting with Iverson, agent Leon Rose and Iverson's longtime business manager Gary Moore.

No firm decision on signing Iverson was expected before the game Monday night.

Marc Stein covers the NBA for ESPN.com.

[D]

Im not an Iverson fan but I think Mark Cuban should say fuck it and bring him into Dallas.

[w.axl.rose]

Im not an Iverson fan but I think Mark Cuban should say fuck it and bring him into Dallas.

and see Dallas go down the drain after this good start?