Iverson Looking for a Comeback

[manufan10]

"Allen Iverson and Puerto Rico’s professional basketball league are engaged in exploratory talks about a possible deal for the 11-time NBA All-Star, sources told Yahoo! Sports.... The league’s commissioner is selling Iverson on the chance to work his way back to a possible return to the NBA."

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[mavs>spurs]

I think anyone would be dumb to sign him at this point. Scoring combo guards who rely on speed and quickness don't tend to age well, and dude was done even 2 years ago. It's just sad and pathetic to see the guys you grew up watching or idolizing turn out this way. Dude is obviously broke and in bad need of a check.

[Giuseppe]

He ain't broke, he just wants back in. He's done one thing "right" his entire life.

Now that's it over all he has is the money.

[mavs>spurs]

^You sure about that? He seems like the type who would have really poor money management. I thought I read a story last year about him being broke?

[Giuseppe]

^You sure about that? He seems like the type who would have really poor money management. I thought I read a story last year about him being broke?

I ain't positive.

I did read a story where he claimed he was financially set.

[Reck]

I hear Lakers are looking for someone..

[Giuseppe]

I hear Lakers are looking for someone..

Maybe we'll pick up Ike Diogu.

:lmao

[baseline bum]

http://articles.philly.com/2010-11-21/sports/24953363_1_istanbul-allen-iverson-grand-bazaar

A member of one NBA front office, speaking on the condition of anonymity because of the subject matter, said that prior to last season, a member of Iverson's family called to inquire about a contract for Iverson, explaining that Iverson owed that person money and would be unable to pay without a contract.

A similar source explained that Iverson is broke, plain and simple.

I wonder what broke him? Diamonds and shit? With Pippen it was the personal jet.

[Giuseppe]

^I don't do anonymous/similar sources.

It's my religion.

[Giuseppe]

You know what? I'm wrong here. I mixed Iverson up with Marbury.

[baseline bum]

I don't forgive mixups; it's my religion.

[baseline bum]

You think he would have learned something in two years at a school as good as Georgetown.

[m>s]

thought he was on training camp w/ some NBA team but got waived b4 the season started tbh

[NewcastleKEG]

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[NewcastleKEG]

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[NewcastleKEG]

Fav Players Post MJ

- Rose
- Iverson
- Grant Hill

[William Hung]

Celtics should sign him right away imo

[manufan10]

I wonder what broke him? Diamonds and shit? With Pippen it was the personal jet.

I read, I believe it was on Yahoo!, that he squandered it on gambling, partying/alcohol, and on dead beat friends.

[manufan10]

I think anyone would be dumb to sign him at this point. Scoring combo guards who rely on speed and quickness don't tend to age well, and dude was done even 2 years ago. It's just sad and pathetic to see the guys you grew up watching or idolizing turn out this way. Dude is obviously broke and in bad need of a check.

I agree.. AI was one of my favorite guys to watch play the game. In his prime, the dude was a beast.

[baseline bum]

I read, I believe it was on Yahoo!, that he squandered it on gambling, partying/alcohol, and on dead beat friends.

I'll never understand gambling in a casino when you're a multi-millionaire. Hell, I don't get it if you're middle class, but at least that one in a million shot on the slots could lift you to a higher social standing in that case.

EDIT: Let me amend that; I can't imagine gambling on anything other than poker. Obviously you can do well at poker consistently since you're not taking the house's money.

[mavs>spurs]

aside from poker, blackjack has the next best odds in a casino. the slots are just giving away money, though.

[baseline bum]

Blackjack is just giving away money too, just at a slower rate than roulette or slots. The only winning strategy in blackjack will get you blacklisted at every casino in town once you do it once.

[mavs>spurs]

i'd still estimate that black jack at least gives you 40-60 odds in the house's favor, while slots i couldn't even tell you how many times i've lost. they key to going to a casino is to plan it out and only take as much as you can afford to lose and just look at it as a fun expense. anything you bring back is just icing on the cake.

[manufan10]

i'd still estimate that black jack at least gives you 40-60 odds in the house's favor, while slots i couldn't even tell you how many times i've lost. they key to going to a casino is to plan it out and only take as much as you can afford to lose and just look at it as a fun expense. anything you bring back is just icing on the cake.

Exactly the way I see it. It's like spending money on souvenirs or spending money on an entrance to a theme park or something.

BTW, anyone know where I can find some of Iverson's shoes? I've checked Ebay, but mostly have used ( :lol ) shoes. Amazon didn't have what I was looking for either.