Wednesday, July 15, 2009


Allen Iverson is a free agent for the first time in his 13yr career. After spending a lil over 10yrs in Philly before being traded to Denver where he stayed about a season and a half, he was again traded this time to Detroit after only 3 games into this season. A season where he had career lows in scoring (17.5) minutes played (36.5) which this was the first yr he ever played less than 40mpg other than his 2nd yr in the league '98. A low in stl (1.5) & a low in ast (4.9) since '01. About 2 1/2 weeks ago one of Iversons representatives said that AI would like to play for the Mamphis Grizzles, bout a week after that the Grizzles expressed equal interest in him. Then a few days later their owner said he believes that Allens destination will ultimately be in Miami. Earlier this week Allen came out and said he would like to play in Los Angeles for the Clippers. The Clippers also have shown strong interest him and would love to bring him in. It is now said that he could be the closest to signing with the Heat.
To me I dont understand how AI fits with Mem or LAC. Memphis because their overall roster sucks but they are commented to their top players being Rudy Gay who will get alot of shots 2nd yr guard OJ Mayo who will get alot of shots and newly acquired big man Zach Randolph who to me deserves the most looks because he is a walking double-double I call him Mr.20-10 because almost every night you can put him down for 20pts & 10reb. They are also in love with 3rd yr PG Mike Conley Jr so much they used their 2nd overall draft pick to take 7'3" Hasheem Thabeet insted of one of the many PGs they couldve taken including Stephan Curry & Ricky Rubio. So AI coming of the bench in Mem... hahaha yea right! Los Angeles because they still have PG Baron Davis who although his overall numbers where down this year he is still one of the top10 PGs in the game. It could also stunt the growth of 2nd yr SG Eric Gordan who has proven to be able to score.
When it comes down to it AI going to either of those 2teams is great for him because he gets paid more than he probally will anywhere else and he will get to play his style how he wants (and probally needs) but not that good for the other young players on the team because hes not a good fit. The only reason it would be done is so the team could sell tickets. Mem is dead last in that category & of course LAC could always use some help with that.
Miami would be the best place for him. Yes they have Mario Chalmers but AI would be someone who could help Dwayne Wade alot and make him happy (just not enough to resign, which is what Mia wants).
Signing out, DaKING Jody-Jo.....YEZZIR!!! BALEE-DAT

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