Although I despise Allen Iverson due to what he caused in Detroit with the Pistons, corrupting what was an extraordinarily closely knit squad that was one of the most talented franchises in the Eastern Conference, I have got to put my disdain for the guy to the side.
By no means since I would like to, but because the biggest signing in the existence of the Memphis Grizzlies' team happened on Wednesday. Iverson at long last addressed the question that a number of Memphians have been inquiring about.
Will he or won't he?
Via Twitter, Iverson, who will soon be getting $3.5 million this year for the Grizzlies, ended all of the rumors and agreed provisionally to join the Memphis team, his third team in the most recent 4 years.
The agreement also contains incentives for making the post-season, one thing that hasn't happened dating back to 2006 (when they lost to the Mavs during the first round), and if they make the league finals.
Over the seasons, Iverson has had tribulations understanding leadership and accepting whatever responsibility that is assigned to him (i.e.: Detroit) and clashing with coaches (i.e.: the 76ers), which is why hardly any organizations were interested in Iverson after his disaster in Detroit.
Now he has an opportunity to accomplish something comparable to what he accomplished in Philly (when he entered the league) and maneuver the fortunes of this franchise around and do it with a trio of young stars in O.J. Mayo, Rudy Gay, and Hasheem Thabeet.
While we shouldn't pencil the Grizzlies in for the post-season by any means, it's not hard to say that the team will be better from most recent year.
If Iverson stays more than one season, maybe there could be an opportunity, however I don't believe people ought to get their hopes up on the fact that the Grizzlies will reach the playoffs.
It is too early.
By no means since I would like to, but because the biggest signing in the existence of the Memphis Grizzlies' team happened on Wednesday. Iverson at long last addressed the question that a number of Memphians have been inquiring about.
Will he or won't he?
Via Twitter, Iverson, who will soon be getting $3.5 million this year for the Grizzlies, ended all of the rumors and agreed provisionally to join the Memphis team, his third team in the most recent 4 years.
The agreement also contains incentives for making the post-season, one thing that hasn't happened dating back to 2006 (when they lost to the Mavs during the first round), and if they make the league finals.
Over the seasons, Iverson has had tribulations understanding leadership and accepting whatever responsibility that is assigned to him (i.e.: Detroit) and clashing with coaches (i.e.: the 76ers), which is why hardly any organizations were interested in Iverson after his disaster in Detroit.
Now he has an opportunity to accomplish something comparable to what he accomplished in Philly (when he entered the league) and maneuver the fortunes of this franchise around and do it with a trio of young stars in O.J. Mayo, Rudy Gay, and Hasheem Thabeet.
While we shouldn't pencil the Grizzlies in for the post-season by any means, it's not hard to say that the team will be better from most recent year.
If Iverson stays more than one season, maybe there could be an opportunity, however I don't believe people ought to get their hopes up on the fact that the Grizzlies will reach the playoffs.
It is too early.
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