Basketball Discussion Thread

[ProximuhtyZ]

Originally Posted by theOrator

And was done a couple of years or so before that. He wasn't really someone who played especially hard anyway, like Tony Parker (Spurs fan here).

What do you guys think of Allen Iverson possibly returning to the league? Personally, I think an NBA team should give him a shot, for at least a year.

are we talking about practice?

[-Omega-]

Originally Posted by theOrator

And was done a couple of years or so before that. He wasn't really someone who played especially hard anyway, like Tony Parker (Spurs fan here).

What do you guys think of Allen Iverson possibly returning to the league? Personally, I think an NBA team should give him a shot, for at least a year.

He's been trying to come back for a couple of years. No one wants to take a risk on him. He was lucky when the 76ers gave him a chance. No team is desperate enough to want him on their roster. Plus, he refuses to play in the D-League. Apparently, he thinks things have to be done on his terms.

[theOrator]

Originally Posted by -Omega-

He's been trying to come back for a couple of years. No one wants to take a risk on him. He was lucky when the 76ers gave him a chance. No team is desperate enough to want him on their roster. Plus, he refuses to play in the D-League. Apparently, he thinks things have to be done on his terms.

How was he lucky? Have you seen the 76ers? They haven't been relevant since he left, and they weren't much before they scooped him up either. If you ask me he did as much for them as they did for him. Also, I can't say that I blame him for not wanting to play in the D-league. It's not like he's some no-name street baller, he's A.I. His stats and achievements in the game alone should warrant him being above D-league status.

[ProximuhtyZ]

Why would he want to play d-leauge : O
they arent talking about practice xD


i will support A.I once a nugget always a nugget : D

[-Omega-]

Originally Posted by theOrator

How was he lucky? Have you seen the 76ers? They haven't been relevant since he left, and they weren't much before they scooped him up either. If you ask me he did as much for them as they did for him. Also, I can't say that I blame him for not wanting to play in the D-league. It's not like he's some no-name street baller, he's A.I. His stats and achievements in the game alone should warrant him being above D-league status.

The problem I have with that is that he was more than willing to play in Turkey. He has to earn his position, which if he is still good it would be easy. It is true that the 76ers were never really relevant after he left, but he did bring a lot of commotion and unneeded stress to the players, coaches, and the GM. I think the GM at the time almost quit because of AI's antics. Truthfully, he has to humble himself. I just don't think you can overlook his history because he put Philadelphia back on the map. He has to be willing to work for it, show up to practice, and be a role player if that's what the team needs. He has amazing stats, but that doesn't win rings.

[ALdsTaR]

Originally Posted by theOrator

And was done a couple of years or so before that. He wasn't really someone who played especially hard anyway, like Tony Parker (Spurs fan here).

What do you guys think of Allen Iverson possibly returning to the league? Personally, I think an NBA team should give him a shot, for at least a year.

I still love A.I......And want him to win a ring, but its too late...I dont think he can play signifacnt minutes anymore....And that totally sucks, everytime I see footage of 2001 and those years, and I see, Iverson, like I miss him no homo though

[ProximuhtyZ]

WE TALKIN BOUT PRACTICE!!!

:u

[theshow_luffy]

Originally Posted by ProximuhtyZ

you must be a big laker fan boy as well lol xD.

If you cant even see that Nash is old for an nba player then you must be blind.

thats like saying peyton manning is not old. Manning is 37 and is probally going to retire in a year or two.

no im not a lakers fan imma steve nash fan big difference lol nd yess i kno he is old but he still one of the best point guards in the leauge nd has some years im him

[-Omega-]

Originally Posted by theshow_luffy

no im not a lakers fan imma steve nash fan big difference lol nd yess i kno he is old but he still one of the best point guards in the leauge nd has some years im him

You mean right now? He might make the top ten, but barely.

[theOrator]

Originally Posted by -Omega-

The problem I have with that is that he was more than willing to play in Turkey. He has to earn his position, which if he is still good it would be easy. It is true that the 76ers were never really relevant after he left, but he did bring a lot of commotion and unneeded stress to the players, coaches, and the GM. I think the GM at the time almost quit because of AI's antics. Truthfully, he has to humble himself. I just don't think you can overlook his history because he put Philadelphia back on the map. He has to be willing to work for it, show up to practice, and be a role player if that's what the team needs. He has amazing stats, but that doesn't win rings.

That's fine, I'm all for him proving himself and earning his position, but how is putting him in a D-league team gonna do that? Hence why I said give him a contract for 1 year, with the option to either terminate it or extend it based on his performance. Also, who's to say he's still the same A.I. who played for the 76ers? That's the problem I have with this argument, is that people operate under the presumption that he's still the same guy. Honestly, there's no telling whether his time playing overseas has caused him to grow as a player.

And no, having amazing stats doesn't win rings (look at Lebron James), having a strong supporting team does. And the 76ers were never that.

Originally Posted by ALdsTaR

I still love A.I......And want him to win a ring, but its too late...I dont think he can play signifacnt minutes anymore....And that totally sucks, everytime I see footage of 2001 and those years, and I see, Iverson, like I miss him no homo though

You do realize you can compliment a man with having to say "no homo" don't you?