PLAYERS:
Allen Iverson,
Ike Diogu,
Michael Sweetney,
Rashad McCants
TEAMS: Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets
TEAMS: Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets
Not many years ago the debate was Allen Iverson’s future basketball Hall of Fame credentials based on his outstanding career with the Philadelphia 76ers that included NBA MVP honors in 2001 and 11 trips to the NBA All-Star game throughout his storied career.
Now the talk is, will Iverson join the likes of Rashard McCants, Ike Diogu and Michael Sweetney to play in Puerto Rico this season?
According to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports, Iverson and Puerto Rico’s professional basketball league are in discussions about Iverson playing in the 10-team “Baloncesto Superior Nacional” league, which begins its 30-game season in March.
The report goes on to say the BSN and Iverson’s representatives – namely Gary Moore – are attempting to arrange a trip to the islands that would hopefully sell the iconic point guard on the idea of using Puerto Rico has a spring board during his desired NBA comeback plan.
Iverson may not have any other choice.
Knowing Iverson’s current financial ...
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