PLAYERS:
Allen Iverson,
Wally Szczerbiak,
Danny Ainge,
Doc Rivers
TEAMS: Portland Trail Blazers, Boston Celtics
TEAMS: Portland Trail Blazers, Boston Celtics
And what is more, he already wanted to wear green by 2006:
Iverson thought he was headed to Boston in a draft-night trade in 2006 for Wally Szczerbiak and the seventh overall pick, a selection the Celtics eventually traded to the Trail Blazers. “He was really looking forward to the opportunity,’’ Moore said. “And to come back there, why not come back? Why not the Celtics?’’ The Celtics also considered Iverson before he signed with the Grizzlies
As reported by the Boston Globe today, the Celtics seem to be option #1 for Iverson in his wish list. The Celtics will need to acquire many players for their bench in a limited time provided the lockout ends this week. Adding Iverson may be something Doc and Danny have already contemplated to do during these longs months of lockout:
Now, after a year off, Iverson said he is ready to end his career in a more heartening fashion. Knowing that the Celtics will be seeking help, Iverson’s manager, Gary Moore, told the Globe his cli...
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