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No ing way.
Doesn't play a team game, would never fit as a Spur.
Allen Iverson still has a lot left to give. Hes a former all star,scores in bunches and he is not called the answer for nothing. As per ESPN he is reported to be interested in the Grizzlies, no pun intended but who wants to go to the Grizzlies. His stock has fallen so much that there is no one really interested in him any more. So for now he could come probably pretty cheap to a great organization like the Spurs who need a proven scorer. He has said he wants to play for coach he can respect ala Pop who was also assistant to Larry brown whom Iverson admires a lot. If he can come to San Antonio and come off the bench we would have an awesome second unit no one in the league could match.
Iverson to the Spurs yay or nay? What do you think?
No ing way.
Doesn't play a team game, would never fit as a Spur.
This would be the biggest CIA Pop move ever if it happened. I'm not saying I think it will...but can you imagine the expressions around the league if it did happen? Especially for peanuts.
Parker and Iverson together would be like trying to chase a bunch of quick cats. For 1 year, 1 million, kind of hard to say no.
one year lle okay... anything more its a big NO.
Why would the Spurs ever want Allen Iverson? He makes teams worse. That is why no one wants him. After last year it was obvious with what happened after the Billups trade. For many years I have considered him hugely overrated and one of the lamest NBA superstars. At his very best in his prime he was a scoring machine, although never a high%, but for a long time now he has been a ball hog, selfish player who dribbles away the shot clock and takes a contested fade-away jump shot.
For LLE 1 year, sign him up. He could come off the bench in a Manu type role and be the go to scorer off the bench. If he really wants to win a Championship he would listen to Pop. If it doesn't work out you can release him and use the roster spot on someone else. Anything more than LLE 1 year would be to much of a risk.
I have always thought he'd end up in San Antonio in his last few years in the league. I wouldn't want to pay him much, but I wouldn't mind him here at all.
I'd gladly take him for the minimum, but I don't see him taking a lesser role or lesser cash.
Agreed. If he could be had for small-time cash and convinced to play a back-up and lesser role then why wouldn't you?
On the cheap you'd have to at least consider it.
too much talent to pass up if he is willing to take a pay and role cut.
to the no.
AI may be the only player in the league capable of screwing up the Spurs chemistry.
When he played in our system in Philly under Larry Brown he was awesome, won an MVP, and led them to the Finals. Brown still speaks highly of AI to this day, which is one of the reasons the Charlotte rumors have persisted. If we traded Mason in a package deal with Bonner and/or Finley to get some more frontcourt help, Iverson for the LLE as the starting SG for 20-25 minuntes a night (with Manu as the 6th man, similar to last year's Mason-Manu platoon) would be fabulous. AI can also be an emergency PG, adding further value.
If you can get him on the cheap and if he'd accept his role with the team then. But those are two big ifs. Doubt AI would be willing to accept either.
Iverson?
Even if he plays for free... No thanks!
I can see him ending up in Dallas actually.
If he took the minimum, I'd take him in an instant..he might not work out, but he would certainly be worth a try..that would allow us to start Manu, and not lose much offensively off the bench..Iverson wouldn't come off the bench though, so I doubt he would consider coming here..
I see Iverson joining Charlotte though, it's a perfect situation for both parties..
Would give the Spurs a scoring punch off the bench. Of course, that's if he would be fine with such a role. I think Pop can command his respect.
If Hill bombs in summer league, the Spurs don't land a defensive bigman and Pop thinks the team has to win with scoring ... maybe Iverson makes sense on the cheap. Otherwise I'd pass.
Also having AI would add another player that attacks the basket and draws fouls.
Instant offense, would add some tenacity and passion to the Spurs. He's got some of that 'firepower' Pop has been pining for. I reckon he can still get hot and then its all muscle memory and he'll make it rain plus still break a few ankles and get the crowd excited.
I love the potential IF he can check his ego. I think playing for Pop and alongside Duncan/TP/Manu.
Actually playing for the Spurs would seem like a safe haven for him.
I think he was the scapegoat for what happened in Detroit and although not innocent, the whole team soured. The players disliked their coach and didn't give maximum effort. How is that on AI?
Him and Melo was foolish, but Duncan and AI? Sounds like they would compliment each other.
I think Duncan could mollify both AI and Sheed actually. With help from Pop.
Imagine that... Rasheed Duncan Jefferson AI Parker and Manu off the bench.
you really think AI would enjoy sitting out the end of 4th quarters.
me neither.
The Billups-Iverson swap I think proved pretty powerfully what many have been saying for years-- that Iverson is a huge defensive liability. It's not only that he's small, but because he floats in the defensive scheme away from his guy looking for passes to steal more than any other player I know. His speed & agility are obviously great, but his fundamentals are the worst. This paired with his being undersized makes him too much for a good team to deal with, as I think Denver's recent ascent and Detroit's recent descent have shown.
AI pretty much destroyed the Detroit Pistons.
no thanks
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