The Philadelphia 76ers and Allen Iverson: One Last Hurrah

Andre Miller's days in a Sixer uniform appear to be numbered. Rumors are swirling about a sign and trade with the New York Knicks. That will leave the 76ers with the mid-level exception to improve their roster for the upcoming season, for which, as it stands, they will be competing for one of the last playoff spots, and another first round exit. Allen Iverson has already expressed interest in signing a one-year contract for the mid-level exception. Some are insistent that Iverson is washed up, injury-prone, and a bad teammate. However, Iverson is not washed up. His last season in Denver he posted averages of 26 points, seven assists, and two steals per game, while being a league leader in minutes as well. Last season, when we was shipped to Detroit, the trade was made by Detroit in order to create significant cap space, while still keeping fans in the seats. The Pistons were also prepared to dub Rodney Stuckey as the point guard of their future, and thus they handed over th...