By FRANK WARD
DailyPhiladelphian.com Editor
Allen Iverson struck gold this week.
Once the most dazzling player in the NBA that everyone admired for his willingness to take his small stature straight into the Land of the Giants, Iverson has become an afterthought in NBA circles. And, rightfully so.
The man has been banished from two teams publicly and one [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Allen Iverson'
Allen Iverson could complete legacy with Miami Heat thanks to LeBron
July 10th, 2010 · 23 Comments · NBA, Philadelphia 76ers
Tags:Allen Iverson·Chris Bosh·Detroit Pistons·Dwayne Wade·Grizzlies·heat·LeBron james·NBA·Sixers
Iverson wants NBA, but does NBA want him back?
June 19th, 2010 · No Comments · NBA, Philadelphia 76ers
By FRANK WARD
DailyPhiladelphian.com Editor
Reports surfaced today that future Sixers Hall of Famer Allen Iverson intends to lace up the Reebok’s in the NBA next season.
“Allen is working out and he’s getting himself prepared to make his return,” Iverson’s personal manager/untrained flack Gary Moore is quoted as saying. “He absolutely will try and play next year.”
The [...]
Tags:Allen Iverson·divorce·Gary Moore·Grizzlies·NBA·Nuggets·Pistons·retirement·Sixers
Sixers produce Allen Iverson highlight video
June 3rd, 2010 · No Comments · NBA, Philadelphia 76ers
Just how bad was the Sixers 2009-2010 season? Bad enough that the team created and promoted an Allen Iverson highlight video via Twitter and the team’s website. If this is one of the stories worthy of a season-ending video, well, that speaks volumes about the squad.
We love Iverson more than any Sixer fan and appreciate [...]
Sixers better investigate bringing back Larry Brown
April 11th, 2010 · 1 Comment · NBA, Philadelphia 76ers
By FRANK WARD
DailyPhiladelphian.com Editor
If reports and rumors are accurate about Larry Brown wanting to find a job that gives him coaching and GM duties, the Sixers would be idiots not to pursue the well-traveled coach.
Brown, who has taken the Charlotte Bobcats to their first playoff appearance in franchise history this year, apparently wants to go [...]
Iverson out to be with ailing daughter
February 22nd, 2010 · No Comments · NBA, Philadelphia 76ers
Sixers guard Allen Iverson is again leaving the Sixers indefinitely to be with his ailing 4-year-old daughter.
Iverson missed the final five games before the all-star break, and did not partake in the actual All-Star game in Dallas a week ago.
The guard in his 14th season, is where he needs to be. There is no question [...]
Tags:76ers·Allen Iverson
Iverson practices with Sixers, might not start vs. Heat
February 15th, 2010 · No Comments · NBA, Philadelphia 76ers
Allen Iverson rejoined the Sixers today after nearly a two week absence due to his daughter’s health. Phil Jasner reported on Philly.com that AI practiced and is expected to play Tuesday night against the Heat, although coach Eddie Jordan did not guarantee Iverson a starting spot.
With the way the team played before the break and [...]
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Allen Iverson skipping All Star weekend
February 11th, 2010 · No Comments · NBA, Philadelphia 76ers
Word came down today that Allen Iverson will skip the All Star game to be with his daughter who has been ill.
He has missed the last four games to be with his daughter. He was scheduled to rejoin the Sixers after the All Star break.
As long as his daughter is ill, he needs to be, [...]
Tags:All-star·Allen Iverson·Sixers
Allen Iverson better skip All-Star game
February 9th, 2010 · 6 Comments · NBA, Philadelphia 76ers
By FRANK WARD
DailyPhiladelphian.com Editor
Let’s put it out there at the start of this piece: Your DailyPhiladelphian was one of the first to lead the charge in calling for Allen Iverson to be elected an All-Star starter this year despite only having played a handful of games. I was elated when he was elected by the [...]
Is Eddie Jordan running the Sixers?
January 23rd, 2010 · No Comments · NBA, Philadelphia 76ers
By FRANK WARD
DailyPhiladelphian.com Editor
In recent weeks, Sixertown has wondered how Eddie Jordan was keeping his job. In fact, general manager Ed Stefanski failed to give his coach a vote of confidence a couple weeks back. And, the Inquirer’s Kate Fagan took the coach to task for his lack of set rotations.
Two days later, in a [...]
Tags:Allen Iverson·Ed Stefanski·Eddie Jordan·Philadelphia 76ers·Sixers
Allen Iverson’s fans sending him out an All-Star
January 21st, 2010 · No Comments · NBA, Philadelphia 76ers
Allen Iverson has clearly lost a step. For a player who became a superstar based on his quickness, it signals the beginning of the end.
Iverson had a disappointing run with the Pistons last year because he didn’t want to come off the bench. Same with the Grizzlies to start this season.
Joe Dumars, the Pistons and [...]
Tags:All-Star starter·Allen Iverson·Philadelphia 76ers·Sixers
