Allen Iverson Agrees To Join Memphis

[SuperNova854]

We can bet cash that the Grizz will do better than the Clippers.

Done. Unlike last year, the Clippers now have chemistry. Unlike the Grizzlies, having AI and ZBO on the same time will not just bring the lulz, but bring the worst chemistry in the league. Clippers will win more games then the Grizzlies. So I take your bet.

 

[Bear Pand]

Going from a 24 win season to the playoffs isn't bad by any means.

It is cause there's no long term plan. They only got him on a one year deal + Iversons too old to lead them to a championship. Plus they run the risk of pissing off the core they already got by throwing two cancers (AI and ZBO) in there. Making the playoffs is ok, but what are they going to do next year?

 

[SuperNova854]

Stern thinks the Grizzlies are lucky to have got A.I., lol.

http://basketball.realgm.com/src_wi...20090911/stern_memphis_lucky_to_have_iverson/

NBA commissioner David Stern says that the Grizzlies are very lucky to have signed Allen Iverson.

"I think they got lucky," Stern told the Memphis Commercial Appeal. "A bona-fide star and future Hall of Famer who still has lots of game left is going to prove to be a significant and helpful addition to the Grizzlies."

Stern believes that Iverson's experience will be a key factor in jump-starting the team's rebuilding plan.

"Given the way the team is constructed -- with it being a young team -- this is a chance for them to get better and get veteran leadership. It'll be very good for the team and good for the community," Stern added.

 

[Whatupdoe44]

Could you guys stop hating on AI! Sure the guy complains when he doesn't get minutes, he's on the wrong side of 30, he takes a lot of shots... so what! That's his game! Iverson's used to getting 40+ minutes per game and he's going to need that many (or as low as 35) to be successful on the court.

You guys can hate all you want, but the fact remains that this guy is the 3rd most prolific scorer (Points per game) in NBA history, and probably the best scorer of all time (if you take height and weight into account). This guy is a hall of famer, who should not be disrespected. I don't care if he didn't want to come off the bench, that's his right. Iverson deserves to be a starter on any team in this league, espescially one as weak as Detroit was last year.

I personally think that AI will be an excellent mentor for Mayo and Conley, and might help them improve their scoring abilities so they are better after he leaves the Grizzlies at the end of the season.

I kind of feel bad that Iverson went to Memphis also though, because he has no chance in hell of winning a 'chip there. He's going to go out like Karl Malone, bare-fingered.

although that rant is full of Lulz, the bolded part was the best

:stone:

 

[SuperNova854]

Xixak is so full of shit.

 

[Archer]

Could you guys stop hating on AI! Sure the guy complains when he doesn't get minutes, he's on the wrong side of 30, he takes a lot of shots... so what! That's his game! Iverson's used to getting 40+ minutes per game and he's going to need that many (or as low as 35) to be successful on the court.

You guys can hate all you want, but the fact remains that this guy is the 3rd most prolific scorer (Points per game) in NBA history, and probably the best scorer of all time (if you take height and weight into account). This guy is a hall of famer, who should not be disrespected. I don't care if he didn't want to come off the bench, that's his right. Iverson deserves to be a starter on any team in this league, espescially one as weak as Detroit was last year.

I personally think that AI will be an excellent mentor for Mayo and Conley, and might help them improve their scoring abilities so they are better after he leaves the Grizzlies at the end of the season.

I kind of feel bad that Iverson went to Memphis also though, because he has no chance in hell of winning a 'chip there. He's going to go out like Karl Malone, bare-fingered

Oh





My

 

[mfbmike]

Stern thinks the Grizz are lucky to get Iverson because he can see people actually buying tickets now which means money in his pocket.

Ever seen Grizzlies games at the Fedex Forum on tv? You could hear a needle drop.

 

[Lupe]

Why are you guys hating on my post? I'm not really an Iverson fan, I just don't think a hall of famer should get that much hate. It seems like everyone takes the first chance they get to insult those who are more successful than them.

You're a fucking idiot. He's not a hall of famer yet and people hate on him because he's more successful then them? People are stating facts about him in this thread. AI a mentor? rofl

after he leaves the Grizzlies at the end of the season.

I kind of feel bad that Iverson went to Memphis also though, because he has no chance in hell of winning a 'chip there. He's going to go out like Karl Malone, bare-fingered

You act like he's gonna retire after this season. First you say he's gonna leave the grizzlies at the end of the season but he has no chance in hell winning a championship with the grizzlies. Of course he has no chance to win one here but memphis was the only team that really wanted him.

 

[Lupe]

^^^ He probably will leave the Grizz at the end of this season because he only signed a 1-year contract.

You don't think I know this? And I never said he would stay with us after this season. Do you read?

 

[Whatupdoe44]

you also said Iverson deserves to start on every team in the NBA, you can check

I bolded it

 

[James2Stapleton]

i hope Oj still keeps the starting role
he is gonna be real good

 

[Kuzzy Powers]

Conley will likely be the victim of losing his starting gig. Prob looking at AI, Mayo, Rudy, Zach, Gasol.

 

[Sean]

Grizz will start AI because its AI, let Conley come off the bench and stunt his growth, but w/e, Grizz still wont make the playoffs anyway

 

[RockSteady]

Any man that throws a woman out the house naked is a guy I want on my team.

For real though, he's old and small.

He's not a role player who would serve a purpose, i.e. Mentoring young players, etc. He would do what he's always done, jack up shots, and hog the ball, and on a very young Memphis team, I just don't see how he fits in since they have OJ and Conley at the 1 and 2.

 

[Sean]

he destroyed the Nuggets, and he destroyed the Pistons, cant really destroy the Grizzlies anymore then they are.

 

[SuperNova854]

http://www.nba.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/0909/iverson.grizzlies/content.6.html

Look a conley's and Mayo's faces. They don't want AI.

 

[Juggernaut]

I like the move as long as AI doesn't bitch and is a changed man (I know, its a strech but he can do it)

He can be a great mentor for conley and mayo, the dudes have the potential to be the best gaurd combo in a couple of years

 

[SuperNova854]

http://twitter.com/alleniverson

Lulz ai is convinced the Grizzlies will win the ship.

 

[A Tasty Burgerr]

Conley will likely be the victim of losing his starting gig. Prob looking at AI, Mayo, Rudy, Zach, Gasol.

Over/under that lineup giving up 130 ppg

 

[A Tasty Burgerr]

It depends entirely on how many minutes he gets, but I will be amazed if he shoots over 40% this season.

I also bet that his A/TO is less than 1.5