Allen Iverson

I wrote a short blog last week about Allen Iverson being unhappy with his role in Memphis, and I predicted that by March 1st the Grizzlies would send him home.

I mean, it was obvious that it was a marriage that was doomed from the start.

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All signs point to a likely retirement for Allen Iverson, who left the Grizzlies for personal reasons following Friday's loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.  While he has made no definitive statement to say that he is retiring, Iverson insists that he doesn't want to come off the bench for the Grizzlies.  His comments suggest that he has indeed forgotten about his comments he made when he signed here.  He now says the team should have known he needed to start.  He has said that he feels like he is reaching the end of his career, so retirement is a likely scenario.  He said he doesn't need to fit in with the Grizzlies because the only way he contributes to a team is by playing.  That is the

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Allen Iverson has left the Memphis Grizzlies to deal with a "personal matter".  There is no telling what the "matter" is.  I can't in good conscience say he is lea

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he Grizzlies had played a good third quarter by their standards.

This was Rudy Gay's night.  Allen Iverson got the Grizzlies started, but Rudy took over hitting clutch jumpers to save countless possessions.  He finished with 29 points on 11-of-18 shooting.  It's a shame that he most likely will not be in a Memphis uniform next season unless negotiations pick up.  I don't think the Grizzlies are going to give him the money he wants, which is typical of this organization.  Plus, I'm sure Rudy wants to play for a playoff contender, and the Grizzlies are still not at that point.  He is streaky, but when he is hot, as he was in this game, he can take over.

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From the who-didn’t-see-this-coming-department, Allen Iverson is not happy with his role after his first game in with the Memphis Grizzlies.

After coming off the bench and playing just 18 minutes in the Grizzlies 127-116 overtime loss to the Sacramento Kings last night, Iverson dropped this gem to reporters after the game:

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I was wrong about Allen Iverson.  I gave him too much credit.  I bought into his offseason talk about just wanting to play somewhere for the love of the game.  When he signed here, I bought his statement that he would do whatever the team needed him to do.  His caveat, of course, was that the team had to win games.  Four games, and three losses, into the season, we have our first disgruntled Iverson outburst.  Iverson now says he is not a bench player, not a sixth man, and he doesn't want to change anything about himself.  I'm sure someone has videotape of him saying just the opposite at his introductory press conference, and I would love to see his reaction to viewing that.  But we knew this would happen eventually.  It's his nature.  I am just surprised it has happened so soon.  Iverson has played on bad teams before.  He just can't fit his ego around the fact that he is not the star in town. 

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I was wrong about Allen Iverson.  I gave him too much credit.  I bought into his offseason talk about just wanting to play somewhere for the love of the game.  When he signed here, I bought his statement that he would do whatever the team needed him to do.  His caveat, of course, was that the team had to win games.  Four games, and three losses, into the season, we have our first disgruntled Iverson outburst.  Iverson now says he is not a bench player, not a sixth man, and he doesn't want to change anything about himself.  I'm sure someone has videotape of him saying the opposite, and I would love to see his reaction to viewing that.  But we knew this would happen eventually.  It's his nature.  I am just surprised it has happened so soon.  Iverson has played on bad teams before.  He just can't fit his ego around the fact that he is not the star in town. 

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I was wrong about Allen Iverson.  I gave him too much credit.  I bought into his offseason talk about just wanting to play somewhere for the love of the game.  When he signed here, I bought his statement that he would do whatever the team needed him to do.  His caveat, of course, was that the team had to win games.  Four games, and three losses, into the season, we have our first disgruntled Iverson outburst.  Iverson now says he is not a bench player, not a sixth man, and he doesn't want to change anything about himself.  I'm sure someone has videotape of him saying the opposite, and I would love to see his reaction to viewing that.  But we knew this would happen eventually.  It's his nature.  I am just surprised it has happened so soon.  Iverson has played on bad teams before.  He just can't fit his ego around the fact that he is not the star in town. 

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Allen Iverson will make his Grizzlies regular season debut tonight in Sacramento, according to a post on Twitter.  His long-awaited appearance in a Grizzlies uniform should provide a spark

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It's not surprising that Allen Iverson is going to dominate nearly every headline involving the Memphis Grizzlies this season.  Unfortunately, one of the first significant headlines about The Answer is that he is going to be sidelined for at least a couple of weeks after tearing a hamstring prior to the Grizzlies' win over Oklahoma City on Wednesday.

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It is on Twitter, so it must be official.  Allen Iverson has chosen to sign a one-year deal with the Grizzlies.  The 13-year veteran averaged 17.4 ppg last season between De

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Allen Iverson is expected to make his decision on the Memphis Grizzlies today.  Management says it is anyone's guess what that decision will be, saying there is a "50-50" chance

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ffseason that has effectively forced the national media to talk about them is their flirtation with Allen Iverson.  I know I may be crazy, but I say if he wants to play here, let him play here.  It's not everyday the Grizzlies have a player on any talent level who comes knocking at the door.  Sure, he has character issues, but what pro athlete doesn't to an extent?  He is reaching the end of his career and he knows it.  I think that has tamed him somewhat.  He knows he is not going to be the focal point, and for a guy who refused to come off the bench in Denver, that shows some class and maturity.  The Grizz need established starpower.  Iverson may have lost a step but he can still be at least as consistent as the young guys who are still on a learning curve.  Plus, he has a lot he can teach them.  It's not a huge risk for the Grizzlies because Iverson isn't going to be around much longer.  They can sign him to a one-year deal and cut him loose if things don't work out.  We all know Michael Heisley hates spending his money, but what top-notch free agents are going to be looking at Memphis next summer?  Spend a little now and just see if we can't add a few wins to last season's total.  Sure, it is

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