A.I. is home and back where he belongs in Philly where he started his career.. check out the press conference below.
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Iverson will be going back to where he began his career, with the 76ers. He has agreed to a one year deal at veterans minimum $1.3 million prorated which would leave him to receive close to a million for the remainder of the season. I think this a good move for Iverson and the 76ers, he need a team and the desperately need someone that can score. Lets just hope Ivo go in with the right attitude because this is the perfect situation for him at this stage of his career.
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According to espn Mayweather agreed to terms for the welterweight title bout on Tuesday, multiple sources with knowledge of the negotiations told ESPN.com.
The proposed date is March 13, although there is a chance it could move to May 1, sources said. Mayweather, according to a source close to him, is OK with either date.
Pacquiao and Mayweather have fought recent bouts at catch weights. However if they complete their deal, the bout would be contested at 147 pounds, the maximum for a welterweight fight, a source said.
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A.I. is done with Memphis and now the only thing left now for the Answer are questions.
Is Allen Iverson really ready to call it a career? Is he going to let a few minutes of spotty action for the Memphis Grizzlies serve as the closing credits for one of the most magnificently perplexing careers in NBA history?
According to nba.com Iverson and the Grizzlies parted ways Monday, and that’s probably a good thing. Salvaging his tarnished reputation at this point is next to impossible considering the way he departed the big stage – the Grizzlies and Iverson came to a “mutual agreement” to terminate the one-year, $3.1 million deal he signed in September.
This after he spent 10 days away from the team on leave for personal reasons. A road-weary 34, Iverson simply is not the same player he once was. All those nights of tossing his body into a sea of giants has taken a toll. That lightning quick crossover dribble he used to mesmerize fans and destroy opponents for so long is no more.
Iverson demanded that he start for the Grizzlies and then he made a stink about it when he didn’t. Even a 10-time All-Star, and former league Most Valuable Player and scoring champ has to acknowledge when it’s over, or close to it. Iverson could not. He never even played a home game for the Grizzlies.
But as always, someone is sure to come calling. Even with all of the teams that have already come out and denied any interest in exploring the possibilities of adding an aging and enigmatic, future Hall of Famer to their ranks.
Three teams that might take the plunge:
1. Knicks: Donnie Walsh has already confirmed that he’ll look into it. They don’t have anything to lose.
2. Nets: Something must be done to stir things up before the free agent summer frenzy kicks off.
3. Bobcats: Though they’ve already denied any interest, the Larry Brown-AI link remains.
Well if it is over below is a tribute to the homie’s career, which has truly been a great one!
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After being one of the last of the Mohicans to sign with a new team it seems that A.I. will have a new team, and sooner than later so it seems. Check out what he posted on his Twitter:
A.I. in Memphis what are your thoughts?
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Who do you think had the best and worst offseason? I think that The east will dominate the west this year, with the Cavs picking up Shaq, Orlando grabbing Vince Carter, and the Celtics getting back a healthy Garnett and picking up Rasheed in free agency the east is going to be a problem.
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I can totally agree with A.I., at this point in his career its really just about enjoying the game. He has made hundreds of millions of dollars so its really not about the money, but about happiness and being with a team that appreciates him.
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Allen Iverson gives back to the community and while doing so, breaks down as he addresses the young kids in the audience. He makes valid points about how the media and people thrive off of negativity, and that the contributions that celebrities make to communities rarely receive the same sort of attention as their well-documented downfalls or imperfections. I do think that the media is very biased when it comes to publicizing the mistakes that celebrities make vs. the positive things that they do, what do you think?
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With the back injury, I have to sit out at the start, then go in, then sit again. It’s tough to really get going. I take my hat off to the guys who can come off the bench and be effective. It’s tough for me. I’m struggling with it.” “I’d rather retire before I do this again,” Iverson said. “I can’t be effective playing this way. I’m not used to it. It’s tough for me both mentally and physically.
Full story @ espn.com
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