Yardbarker: Allen Iverson

Iverson still missing from Grizzlies, no word on return

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0500

Former All-Star guard Allen Iverson wasn't around Tuesday night as the Memphis Grizzlies returned home after a disappointing 0-5 road trip to face the Portland Trail Blazers.

NBA: Let’s Start Judging (Part 2)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:21:03 -0500

So last week we talked about some of the top teams. Let’s talk about the odd vibes that some NBA players are putting out this year to start the season. Let’s start with the obvious. Allen Iverson - Everybody has already beaten this topic down, but when he pulled the same stunt in Detroit towards the end [...]

Roundtable: Iverson's future, trouble for Cavs, more

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:15:33 -0500

Retirement? A trade? A return to the bench? The options are many for Allen Iverson, and SI.com's hoops roundtable considers them all as well as the Cavs' sluggish start and more.

The Last Days Of Allen Iverson…

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:26:13 -0500

Look at that man and honestly tell you me didn’t expect more. This prospective first-ballot Hall-of-Famer and all-around baller was once the one of the defining players among a generation of young, athletic NBA superstars. Ones who would usher in David Stern’s new look post-lockout NBA. Rocking an aura as big as his game, this undersized [...]

Grizzlies' Heisley: Not sure of Iverson's plans

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:38:16 -0500

Memphis owner Michael Heisley says he is not sure of what Allen Iverson's future plans are, though he hopes Iverson returns to the Grizzlies soon. Heisley granted the 10-time all-star permission Saturday for an indefinite leave to deal with a personal matter. The Commercial Appeal newspaper reported Monday that Iverson is contemplating retirement. "I'm not in Allen's head. I don't know what he's thinking," Heisley told The Associated Press on Monday.

Hahn : Make Iverson A Knick

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:01:20 -0500

If Alan Iverson can’t start ahead of Mike Conley, would he get more minutes than Chris Duhon in New York? Newsday’s Alan Hahn calls a mooted (by him, anyway) Knicks approach towards the iconic, yet embattled point guard “the equivalent of the franchise selling its soul”, while in the following breath, promising, “at least Iverson [...]

Iverson contemplating retirement

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:11:29 -0500

Allen Iverson is contemplating retirement if he doesn't rejoin the Grizzlies, according to a source with knowledge of the veteran guard's situation.

Iverson left the team Saturday after receiving permission from Griz owner Michael Heisley to deal with a personal matter. The stress associated with a family issue plus Iverson's frustration over playing a reserve role might spell the end of his 14-year NBA career, according to the source.

Heisley said he's not been given any indication that Iverson might be leaning towards retirement, and still is holding out hope that the 10-time All-Star will return to Memphis.

Commercial Appeal

At this point, I say good riddance. It's too bad. He's got the talent to help a team if he wants to just put his ego aside. But right now, even teams that could use him wouldn't dare take a chance.

(Via FanHouse)

Report: Allen Iverson Mulling Retirement

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:37:00 -0500

by Brett PollakoffFiled under: Grizzlies, NBA RumorsAfter Allen Iverson received permission from the Grizzlies to take a personal leave of absence on Saturday, it was only natural to wonder if that was the last we would see of him in Memphis. Iverson was clearly unhappy coming off the bench, and his coach, Lionel Hollins, was clearly unhappy with the distraction the situation was creating for his team.Most thought that if Iverson didn't return to the Grizzlies, then he would surely end up...

If Iverson Wants A Ring, He Should Listen To Me

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:30:00 -0500

First off, let me say that I’m a huge Lakers fan and a huge A.I. fan on the low. I’ve always respected and appreciated the way he’s played the game of basketball from all of his years in Philadelphia up until his brief stint with the Nuggets a couple of years back. But his time spent with the last two teams in his career being Detroit and Memphis, makes me question exactly what Iverson is playing for. He always claims that it’s all about winning for him. So if that is the case, why in the...

Allen Iverson Might Retire (It Didn’t Have to Be This Way)

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:00:12 -0500

There’s been a ton of drama surrounding Allen Iverson over the past week or so, ranging from issues with his role on the Grizzlies and playing time, to possible problems at home which have led to A.I. taking an “indefinite” leave of absence from the team. And now this morning, the Memphis Commercial Appeal is [...]

Report: Allen Iverson Is Contemplating Retirement

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:50:07 -0500

Ronald Tillery of the MEMPHIS COMMERCIAL-APPEAL reports this morning that Allen Iverson is now contemplating retirement, something that has Grizzlies Owner Michael Heisley surprised: I just think if he was going to retire, he’d tell me first,” Heisley said. “I expect him to come back. If he does retire, I’ll be tremendously disappointed. I feel bad [...]

The Bigger Fool: Allen Iverson or Grizzlies Owner?

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500

Have you stopped for a moment to watch this train wreck in Memphis? Just three games into his Grizzlies career, Allen Iverson is already bitching about not being a starter.

Memphis owner Michael Heisley is trying to cover-up his colossal mistake by claiming AI left the team for personal reasons, and not because he's upset with his role. Yeah, riiiight.

I blame Heisley for this fiasco. He signed Iverson (1 yr, $3 million) when no other owner or team would have him. Iverson's selfish reputation reached its pinnacle last year when he refused to accept a reserve role on the Pistons.

When Memphis signed Iverson, I assumed there was some type of agreement between the parties that AI would be a starter. Apparently not.

Iverson could be the perfect role player on a contending team. He'd be a magnificent offensive weapon off the bench.

But Allen Iverson just doesn't get it. He never has, and never will. His ego, attitude and selfish perspective has finally surpassed his skill level.

Fortunately for us, this equation likely signals the end of Allen Iverson's NBA career.

Today in Philly Sports History: Iverson's First Victory as a Sixer, 1996

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500

On November 8th, 1996, a week after his debut in a Sixers uniform (and what a uni indeed), Allen Iverson and the 76ers met up with the Boston Celtics in Beantown. Iverson had lost his first three contests in the pros, but against the 1-2 Celtics, AI had his best game yet, going for 32 points on 9-19 shooting, six rebounds, four assists and a couple of steals. Clarence Weatherspoon chipped in 19 and 11, Mark Davis scored 22 off the bench, and the Sixers picked up the first victory of the Iver...

Allen Iverson leaves Grizzlies for personal reasons

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:57:21 -0500

Ronald Tillery of the Memphis Commercial Appeal reports: The Allen Iverson saga has taken another turn as the veteran guard asked for and was granted permission to leave the Grizzlies to deal with a personal matter, according to an NBA source. Iverson, 34, met with Griz owner Michael Heisley Friday night following the team’s 114-98 loss to [...]