Allen Iverson - The Resurrection

Commissioner David Stern: Bring Allen Iverson Back to the NBA Petition!!

2012-09-04T00:07:00.001-07:00

Petitioning NBA Commissioner David Stern

by nick paul

Allen Iverson has done many great things for this league for the NBA to treat him in such a dirty capacity. Nobody asked David Stern not to be himself, so he should not be acting this way towards Allen Iverson. HE IS WAY BETTER THAN PLENTY OF PLAYERS THAT HAVE BEEN STARTING SINCE HE WAS BARRED from the NBA in the most...

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http://www.change.org/petitions/nba-commissioner-david-stern-allow-allen-iverson-to-play-in-nba-again-and-retire-like-a-great#

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Official Video: Allen Iverson The Resurrection 2.0 (2012-13)

2012-05-31T11:37:00.000-07:00

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Allen Iverson: Misunderstood

2012-05-29T12:30:00.000-07:00

"We Talkin` About Practice"
Complete Transcript from the Infamous Practice Interview

Iverson: "It's starting right now, Michael let's go!"

Reporter: "Overall, Allen, tell up how the year ended for you as a team"?

Iverson: "We lost man. It ain't a whole bunch to that. Simple as that, we lost.

Reporter: "What did you talk about in coach Brown's office?"

Iverson: "Everything, you know, just me and him, you know, just let him know that I'm the pit bull in his yard and if anyone tries to intrude, I'll be the first one to bite and protect his home, you know, the same thing I've been saying from day one.

Reporter: "Were you upset about the comments he made publicly last Saturday?"

Iverson: "No question about it. That's what happens when you lose though, you know. When you lose, there is a whole bunch of room for negativity and I don't feed into this stuff and I do not do any talking. I don't run my mouth. If coach has any issues with me, I believe there are things that I can control, things that I can get a grip on but this is what happens when you lose, you know one year you go to the finals and the next year you're out in the first round. That's what happened, you know, everybody take shots at Allen Iverson. It's just unfortunate that I can't punch back."

Reporter: "Are you on the same page with Brown?"

Iverson: "Yeah we're one the same page. I don't have a problem with coach. I love Larry Brown. You people may not believe it or feel me when I say it but I do.
He's helped me do so much in my career, helped me be the player that I am. If there's no Larry Brown, then there's no MVP, Allen Iverson. He's done a lot for me as far as helping me on and off the court but I mean when you lose, this is the type of [expletive] that happens.

This is what goes on when you lose, you know. When you win everything is everything. But when you lose, it's all about Allen Iverson and Larry Brown. When we win, I know that I get the praise and Larry Brown gets the praise but when we lose it's on me and Larry Brown. That's something that I have to learn to accept and deal with.

Y'all wonder why I don't say that I'm the franchise player...I don't feel like I'm the franchise player because look as this press conference. I mean look at what we're talking about. That's why I say I'm not the franchise player. I feel like I'm the best player out here...the best player in the world. Franchise players don't go through this. Franchise player's daughters don't have to go to school and hear "is your daddy coming back?" What's going on with your daddy and Coach Brown and yadayada?

She's seven years old and that's what she has to deal with. It hurts because I know that I'm better than that. I do all I can for this city, this team, this franchise, and my teammates. I don't think nobody in the world plays harder than me. For me, going through this is tough. I'm tired you know, everybody in Philadelphia know, all y'all know that I want to be here. Ain't no secret. Everybody knows that I want to be a Sixer for the rest of my career. But I'm tired and I'm hurt too.

Reporter: "Could you clear about your practicing habits since we can't see you practice?"

Iverson: "If Coach tells you that I missed practice, then that's that. I may have missed one practice this year but if somebody says he missed one practice of all the practices this year, then that's enough to get a whole lot started. I told Coach Brown that you don't have to give the people of Philadelphia a reason to think about trading me or anything like that. If you trade somebody, you trade them to make the team better...simple as that. I'm cool with that. I'm all about that. The people in Philadelphia deserve to have a winner. It's simple as that. It goes further than that.

Reporter: "So you and coach Brown got caught up on Saturday about practice?"

Iverson: "If I can't practice, I can't practice. It is as simple as that. It ain't about that at all. It's easy to sum it up if you're just talking about practice. We're sitting here, and I'm supposed to be the franchise player, and we're talking about practice. I mean listen, we're sitting here talking about practice, not a game, not a game, not a game, but we're talking about practice. Not the game that I go out there and die for and play every game last it's my last but we're talking about practice man. How silly is that?

Now I know that I'm supposed to lead by example and all that but I'm not shoving that aside like it don't mean anything. I know it's important, I honestly do but we're talking about practice. We're talking about practice man. (laughter from the media crowd) We're talking about practice. We're talking about practice. We're not talking about the game. We're talking about practice. When you come to the arena, and you see me play, you've seen me play right, you've seen me give everything I've got, but we're talking about practice right now. (more laughter)

Reporter: "But it's an issue that your coach continues to raise?"

Iverson: "Hey I hear you, it's funny to me to, hey it's strange to me too but we're talking about practice man, we're not even talking about the game, when it actually matters, we're talking about practice."

Reporter: "Is it possible that if you practiced, not you but you would make your teammates better?"

Iverson: "How in the hell can I make my teammates better by practicing?

Reporter: "So they can be used to playing with you."

Iverson: "They should be used to playing with me. Those are my teammates. So my game is going to deteriorate because I'm not practicing with my teammates? Is my game is going to get worse? I'm asking you, is my game going to get worse? So what about my game? Is my game going to get better because other players are hurt on my team, I mean, do that hurt me? Do you think that hurts me? I'm being honest, people are hurt on my team but do that hurt me? Does that hurt me when I go out there and play 48 minutes, does that hurt me as a player? Does that hurt me if this person is hurt or that person is hurt? Do it hurt me?

Reporter: "You don't need it as much as they do."

Iverson: "What do you mean by I don't need it as much?"

Reporter: "Because you're the superstar"

Iverson: "What do you mean I'm the superstar?"

Reporter: "Because you're better than they are. One of the best in the NBA."

Iverson: "So why are we talking about trade talk or there's a problem with me? No, I'm not obviously I'm not. You're contradicting yourself man. If I'm the superstar, then why is all this happening?" Why does my daughter have to deal with this? Why? I'm the franchise player. Why am I supposed to be having this meeting? Why am I talking to y'all about this?

Reporter: "You said that you and coach are on the same page but it does not sound like it?"

Iverson: "We are on the same page. We are. I'm upset because of one reason...we are in here. I lost my best friend, I lost this year (in the playoffs), I feel that everything is going downhill for me as far as my life.
I don't want to deal with this man, I don't want to go through this [expletive] man. This is where I want to be. I love this place, I love my teammates, I don't have any problems with Coach Brown at all. Coach Brown has problems with me as far as lifting...I do not know about this thing with practice because I have not been missing any practices.

I don't have any problems with Larry Brown, this organization at all. I just don't want to go through this. That's my only problem. I don't want to go through this. I don't want to lose and all summer have to go through this right here. Why? I don't feel that it's right. I lost. I lost. I mean me, my coaching staff, my teammates, this organization lost. You don't hear about any one of my teammates going through this. It's me. It's just me. I have to deal with it. And now it ain't about me and Coach Brown. It's about him. It's about Allen Iverson. The ball is in his corner.

I read the article and my friends and people tell me things but it's all on me. I accept it but the [expletive] hurts. But it's not just about me. Yeah I got some [expletive] I need to get better in but everybody does. But you don't talk about everyone else, you just talk about me. And why because I make money?

Reporter: "Because you're the MVP"

Iverson: "What does that mean? I'm the MVP and I have to worry about trade talk. I'm the MVP, the MVP of this league. I mean, the best basketball players in the world, and I was honored with the MVP. The best basketball player in the world...and this is what I have to go through when I lose. I can't win them all. I'm human. I am just like you. You might be a little better than me in your eyes or from the people that love you but you're human just like me, right? You are no different. You bleed just like I bleed, you cry just like I cry, you hurt just like I hurt. But I am Allen Iverson, I get paid to play basketball.

Reporter: "But that's why you're different because you play ball?"

Iverson: "I'm not different than you. You get paid to talk [expletive] on the microphone, don't you? You get paid to do your job."

Reporter: "You want to trade salaries?"

Iverson: "You get paid to do your job. I am nowhere near you criticizing you about how to do your job because I'm not. You're human, you do what you do, that's your job. I'm not here to critique you on what you do. I don't like the way he pronounced that word or this, that and the third. I don't do that to you.

Reporter: "But you acknowledge that being criticized is part of your job?"

Iverson: "I am going to criticized automatically. I don't have a choice."

Reporter: "Why do you think it's only just practice?"

Iverson: "I did not say that.. I'm saying that's why we are in here having this talk because of practice"

Reporter: "But don't you think great players and MVP's make their teammates better...

Iverson: "But that's what I am the MVP but it has nothing to do with practice."

Reporter: "Guys we need to move on...

Iverson: "I ain't going nowhere...let him talk. I am upset about being here having this conversation, that's it. From me being here, that's it. I am not upset with you or no of y'all here right now. That's your job. I am just upset because I am here. That's it

Reporter: "There was a quote in a newspaper attributed to you that has you saying: 'I'm gone'. What are your thoughts?"

Iverson: "Listen, you know me man, you've known be for six years. You know me, do you think I want to leave here?"

Reporter: ""I saw the quote..."

Iverson: "I'm asking you a question..."

Reporter: "No I don't think you do"

Iverson: "That's that. It ain't a whole bunch to that man. You're not hearing it from nobody else.

Reporter: "Do you think you'll be back?"

Iverson: "Hell yeah I'm coming back."

Reporter: "Did you ask your coach if you could come back?

Iverson: "Did I ask him...I have to ask my coach if I can come back?"

Reporter: "As opposed to being traded?"

Iverson: "I ain't going nowhere. Larry Brown ain't going nowhere.

Reporter: "Did coach tell you that?"

Iverson: "Yeah"

Reporter: "Both things?"

Iverson: "Both"

Reporter: "How come you didn't meet with him on break-up day?"

Iverson: "Because I didn't?"

Reporter: "What are some of the things you can do during the summer that can help you?"

Iverson: "I'm going to come back and be the biggest, strongest bodybuilder in the world. That will make me the best player in the world. If I come back next year and look like Arnold Schwartzneggar, will y'all give me the MVP automatically? Please do that. If I come back and be huge and big, y'all will give me the award.

Reporter: "You have to earn it."

Iverson: "Why not? I've earned the MVP small as hell. Y'all tell me what y'all want me to do?

Reporter: "May I respond to that?"

Iverson: "Yeah"

Reporter: "There are people that have suggested, myself included, that instead of shooting 40 percent, you...

Iverson: "What do you know about basketball? Have you ever played?"

Reporter: "Yes"

Iverson: "I don't know Phil, I don't know you as a basketball player. I know you as a columnist but I have never heard of you as a player though.

Reporter: "Why is that an issue?"

Iverson: "Why is that an issue? Because we're talking about basketball."

Reporter: "Let me ask my question."

Iverson: "Go ahead, Phillip."

Reporter: "Supposed you shot 44 percent..."

Iverson: "I don't know about that. That is in God's hands. I do not know if that will help me or not. That's God. God does that, It ain't up to you to say if Allen Iverson does this then he'll do that. That's up to God. It ain't up to anyone in here. That is up to God. He handles that.

Reporter: "You have control over your body?"

Iverson: "God has more control over it than I do. You know that. God has more control over your body. I do not care about how much you eat, how many weights you lift or how good you eat, if God says you're gone, you're gone.

Reporter: "I think you have confused two issues"

Iverson: "I've confused two issues, OK I'm sorry."

Reporter: "Why are you hurt about this trade issue?"

Iverson: "I'm hurt because it is an issue. It has nothing to do with going to the finals or nothing like that. I'm hurt because I'm hurt. All of the rest of the soldiers that went to war with me on the court this year are enjoying their summer.

But look at me. Look at what I'm going through. I have to listen to Phil talk to me about this [expletive]. For what, it's summertime. I'm supposed to be with my family, chillin. But this is my life. This is what I have to go through.

I know that I don't do everything right. I do a lot of [expletive] that ain't right. I know I do. I am just like y'all though. I am just like you. I might be better or I might not be but I am human just like you. Once you figure that out, that will make you a better person.

People talk about what's going to make me a better ball player but once you figure out people are human just like you, then that will help you out. I'm trying to get better you need to also. I am no different. I cry like y'all, I bleed like y'all just like y'all. But I'm Allen Iverson and I am sitting back here and y'all are sitting back there. That's the only difference.

Reporter: "Some people are saying that you're name keeps coming up in the trade rumors because you're the only valuable commodity this teams has?"

Iverson: "Why would you get rid of the valued commodity? You called me the MVP, the world called me the MVP, why are you talking about getting rid of the MVP?
To make the team better, well if it's to make the team better, then I'm cool with it. I am going to win wherever I go. I do not care about where I go, I am going to win. You talk about making my teammates better...I am going to win no matter where I go.

It is like they named me the MVP, that's what I am. I have been in this league for six years now and I've felt that I have been the MVP for six years. It is not about Allen Iverson though. I am going to take all the punches though but it is not just about me.

All of you that have a heart know what it is all about. You just have to ask the right questions. That's your job. You have to do your job. That's my main right there but he can't take up for me all the time. He has to do his job. Even where he says something [expletive] about me, he still has to do his job.

But believe me, it is just not about Allen Iverson. I am going to go to war for Philadelphia. Every time that ball goes up, I will go to war and fight. I am going to do some [expletive] that's wrong and I will do some things right. I can't do everything right all the time. Michael Jordan is the great player in the world. He did not do everything right all of the time but he tried and gave it his effort. That's all you can ask for.

Reporter: "Why do you love Larry Brown?"

Iverson: "Him, as a man, I love Larry Brown. The coach, that's something totally different. But him, the man, that's what I care about.

Reporter: "Do you like him as a coach?"

Iverson: "Yeah, I like him as a coach. How many times do I have to tell y'all? He's the best. I told y'all, I've said this, I can't say this enough. I've never met another coach better than Brown. That don't have nothing to you with why I'm in here now."

Reporter: "What can you do different next year?"

Iverson: "I don't know. All I can do is live. That's all I can do. I am going to have to deal with this all summer. I don't have a problem with Larry Brown. That's my man but with this [expletive] here, we are not as tight as I though we were.

I do not talk to y'all about Larry Brown. The [expletive] that hurt me was when y'all asked him about me, there should have been no comment. If you going to get rid of Allen Iverson, then get rid of Allen Iverson.
Do not assassinate his character, just get rid of him. Simple as that. If Allen Iverson leaves Philadelphia, it is to make the team better. Why should I have a problem with that? The fans shouldn't have a problem with it. Why? Because you're doing it to make the team better. That's why you are making the move. But to assassinate his character, to say we're trading him because he does not show up to practice, he is late, etc...

Reporter: "Is it possible that Coach Brown is trying to motivate you?"

Iverson: "How are you going to motivate me? I just want to win man. I've been in the league six years, I have no title and a bunch of individual awards that don't mean nothing. Scoring titles, all-star games, that don't mean nothing. Yeah, I can tell my son that I was an all-star back in such-an-such but I never won a championship. That's all I care about. I have no selfish bone in my body. I've been first team all-NBA...all that means is that you are one of the five best players in the world. All I want to do is win.

Reporter: "Do you think this is finally over and do you think it will come up again?"

Iverson: "I hope that it is. But It ain't really about me. I am selfish to the fact that my daughter has to go through it. My daughter is 7-years-old. Ask yourself, if your daughter had to listen to people talk bad about that daddy or mother all the time, how would you feel, honestly? If you have kids, I know y'all understand. This is what my daughter goes through at school. She comes home and says her teacher said daddy don't leave. Daddy, the girl in my class says you're getting traded. All for a game, a [expletive] game.

A lot of y'all can't put your feet in my shoes because you can't handle it. But just try to stick your feet in my shoes. It does not have to be a [expletive] day, just try for a minute and try to deal with what I do in my life. My best friend is dead and we lost. And this is what I have to go through for the rest of the summer until the season is all over again. This is what I got to go through...this is my life in a nutshell. Now y'all come home and live your lovely life, live it up and live your life to the fullest.

Reference

"Allen Iverson news conference transcript." CNN/Sports Illustrated. An AOL Time Warner Company.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/news/2002/05/09/iverson_transcript/

(Posted May 10, 2002, Accessed March 18, 2012)

Video Title: Allen Iverson Practice! (Extended version)

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"It`s Me Against the World"

Attitude is a self-defense mechanism. One is not born with an attitude but rather an attitude is learned and developed in order to protect oneself from the world around them.

From being jailed as a 17-year old to being scrutinized as a 21-year old rising star, Allen Iverson has developed an "attitude" in order to shield himself and his loved ones from constant scrutiny.

When left alone, when the media is not relentlessly picking through his past, his profession, his life, Allen Iverson is without attitude, without a shield. He is care free without concern. He is positively, glowingly happy, blessed and satisfied with who he is and what he has accomplished. He is real.

Incomplete. More to come .....

"Play Every Game Like It`s My Last" (Bench Controversy)

Allen Iverson is more than capable of being a starter in the NBA. He is in great shape, in great health and hungry for another taste at the hardwood. Placed in the right situation, Iverson would exceed expectations given that he remains fairly healthy throughout most of the season(s). However, many people have doubts about Iverson`s abilities in large part due to the negative image that the media has instilled into the public`s mind. His name, his legacy, and his skills have been tarnished by the media to the point where some people find it difficult to believe that he can even muster 20 minutes a game in this league.

What is the Association so afraid of?

Is the NBA afraid to “de-black list” Iverson in fear that he will embarrass hundreds, perhaps even thousands, of sports figures - basketball critics, ESPN, NBA executives and general managers, and anyone else who prematurely decided that A.I.`s career was over - by returning to the game, shocking the sports world, and exceeding all expectations. He certainly does not lack of confidence, never has. He is a baller, a warrior, a soldier, and he would not expect anything less from himself. Allen Iverson firmly believes that with good health and fitness he can compete with anyone on the basketball court and he wants an opportunity to prove this in the NBA.

I used to believe that the NBA like other professional sports businesses was designed to display the best talent, the greatest athletes in the world from their respective games but this no longer seems to be the case. The NBA values image over profit, fans, and the game. Nowadays, when I skim through the 30 basketball teams, I realize that on almost every 15-man roster there are at least 3 players that I like to call coworkers who have no place in the game yet they are getting paid to warm the bench and cheer for their fellow teammates – the most basic form of cheap labor. Many of these coworkers are receiving the minimum NBA salary, and while I am sure that most if not all of them take pride in being a part of an NBA team, this is the very image of which Allen Iverson wanted no part. AI has never liked warming the bench even when he was averaging 40 plus minutes a game. He wants to be out on the court contributing, helping his teammates, leading his team to victory. AI may have been too blunt about his distaste for coming off the bench but people have taken his desire to play, his desire to feel as though he is part of something out of context.This is not about "an ego". This is about a man taking pride in earning his paycheck, a man who takes pride in earning a living.

Why would you not want to have a basketball player who wants to play basketball? Who wants to work? Who wants to earn his paycheck? Is that so wrong?

Critics have scorned Iverson for wanting to start (to play more minutes) while they remain content with coworkers who sit on the bench but still manage to pick up and cash their monthly paychecks. I would rather have an employee who complains about not working enough instead of one who does not complain about getting any work.

Tune out the biased media. Put yourself in Allen`s shoes and try to understand the man behind the tattoos. For 2 whole NBA seasons AI has been absent from the game, the big stage because none of the 30 NBA organizations have given him an opportunity to return. All AI wants to do is play basketball; NBA executives and GMs have taken that away from him and it is time to give it back.

Let Allen Iverson back in the NBA.

Bring Allen Iverson back to the NBA 2012-13
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Iverson Mythology: Discrediting Practice and Fitness Lies, Part 1

2012-05-28T19:47:00.000-07:00

Since the famous "Practice Interview" in 2002, a vexing, contagious, baseless myth has grown from the seeds of exaggeration which has thousands believing that "Allen Iverson does NOT practice, does NOT train, and does NOT lift as an athlete should."

Anyone who claims that Iverson`s game (skills) has NOT significantly (and noticeably) evolved from his rookie year until now, despite his dominance and physical, mental sustenance over a period of two decades, is NOT a knowledgeable nor unbiased intellectual thinker (sports analyst); because it is physically impossible for someone to sustain such greatness for so long without great work ethic.

Here is evidence refuting the myth:

Exhibit A
In March of 2012, Gary Moore, Iverson`s long time manager, said "Iverson is still working out, 'waiting for another (NBA) opportunity'" after refuting claims of Iverson playing in Dominican Republic. [1]

Exhibit B

July 21, 2011

SLAM: Speaking of those opportunities, what’s next for you?

AI: Only God knows. My whole thing is to stay in shape and work on my game to stay as sharp as I can and get on another roster.
SLAM: So are we talking NBA? Europe? What?
AI: Obviously for me, I want to be in the NBA. Obviously, I want to be closer to my family, but my whole thing is to go somewhere where people want me. Somewhere where I will truly be accepted. I just want to be wanted. That’s my whole thing. I want to go somewhere where they want me to help their team win. [2]

Exhibit C
June 7, 2011
Iverson`s Manager, Gary Moore:
"Allen Iverson is training hard in Atlanta, working out on a daily basis, doing whatever he needs to do for one last chance to prove his mettle in the NBA. One last chance to go out on his terms. One last chance he`s earned." [3]

References

[1] Manager: Allen Iverson Will Not Play in the Dominican Republic. Source InterlinkMagazines, LLC. http://www.slamonline.com/online/nba/2012/03/manager-allen-iversonwill-not-play-in-the-dominican-republic/will-not-play-in-the-dominican-republic/ (accessed April 27, 2012).

[2] Rodger Bohn. “Allen Iverson Q + A: AI talks about basketball, life skills at Camp Crossover.” Source Interlink Magazines, LLC. http://www.slamonline.com/online/nba/2011/07/allen-iverson-q-a/ (accessed April 27, 2012).

[3] Sabrina B. “NBA: Allen Iverson Explains Why he Wants Back in the NBA In Slam Interview.” FunkMaster Flex, LTD. http://www.inflexwetrust.com/2011/06/07/nba-alleniverson-explains-why-he-wants-back-in-the-nba-in-slam-interview/ (accessed April 27, 2012).

Iverson Mythology: Discrediting Practice and Fitness Lies, Part 2

2012-05-28T17:32:00.000-07:00

Exhibit D
February 10, 2008

Allen Iverson's Ultimate Workout and Training Routine

In a game where height rules, Allen Iverson has defied convention to become arguably the most exciting player in the 10 years. Seeing him play in person you will really notice just how small he is, and the real size difference between him and everyone else on the court. I remember when he was in Georgetown, my friends and I always wondered what in the world was he doing on the court, but then he repeatedly shut us up with each play. Iverson is 6 feet and 180 lbs, and to keep playing at that size takes a grueling off-season workout. With various strength exercises and superset training, Iverson's ideal body weight is 175lbs with five percent body fat. Here's Iverson's performing his training routine:

Clip 1: Allen Iverson Speaking on Workout

Clip 2: Strength Coach Steve Hess on Allen Iverson

Clip 3: Allen Iverson Performing Iso Presses

Clip 4: Allen Iverson Doing Dumbbell Squats

References

[1] “Allen Iverson's Ultimate Workout and Training Routine.” Game Time Workouts. http://www.gametimeworkouts.com/2008/02/allen-iversons-ultimate-workout-and.html (accessed April 27, 2012).

Iverson Mythology: Discrediting Practice and Fitness Lies, Part 3

2012-05-28T15:38:00.000-07:00

Exhibit E
February 10, 2008

Allen Iverson's Ultimate Workout and Training Routine: Part 2

Earlier A.I., showed us the exercises that he uses to get his body in playing shape for beating that he takes during the NBA season. Here is the rest of this routine with explanations from his strength coach along with Iverson speaking about his goals:

Clip 5: Allen Iverson on His Training Goals

Clip 6: Allen Iverson Doing Squats and Pulls

Clip 7: Allen Iverson and Crossover Symmetry Pulls

Clip 8: Allen Iverson and Medical Ball Lateral Steps

References

[1] “Allen Iverson's Ultimate Workout and Training Routine.” Game Time Workouts. http://www.gametimeworkouts.com/2008/02/allen-iversons-ultimate-workout-and_10.html (accessed April 27, 2012).

Allen Iverson: Media Hatred & Vilification, Part 1

2012-05-25T20:16:00.000-07:00

Baseless Gambling, Alcohol Accusations

Summary 1: On March 7, 2010, about one month after Iverson took a leave of absence from the NBA (Philadelphia 76ers) to be with his family and care for his daughter, Stephen A. Smith reported that Iverson had major gambling and alcohol problems citing "numerous anonymous" sources to support his egregious, outrageous claims. It is now two years later and these "anonymous informants" are still haunting A.I. as the information provided by the "mysterious whistle-blowers" is being used (as the sole basis) for fraudulent claims of gambling and alcohol addictions in 2012. [1]

Summary 2: On April 13, 2009, while Allen Iverson was a member of the Detroit Pistons, Chris McCosky of the Detroit News reported in his newspaper blog that "Iverson had been banned from two Detroit casinos for 'boorish behavior.'" [2] Two days later, on April 15, 2009, the Detroit Free Press refuted McCosky`s original story after the two casinos` spokesmen vehemently "denied that Iverson had ever created a disturbance, let alone been banned" from the establishments. [2]

For the last two years, these two unsupported claims along with many others have been used to destroy Iverson`s career. One of the keys to Resurrecting Allen and getting him back into the NBA 2012-13 is discrediting LIES such as these and giving people the opportunity to discover who the Real Allen Iverson is: An imperfect, loyal man who remains true to himself, his family and his friends.

Refuting Uncorroborated Stories of Smith and McCosky:

Source [3]

June 2011

SLAM: Yeah, the media helps decide what people think.

AI: That’s right. The whole situation with them talking about me having gambling problems? I haven’t gambled in years [laughs]. But they’re saying I have a gambling problem and an alcohol problem? I’ve never been reprimanded for any alcohol issues, I’ve never had a DUI or anything like that. I drink casually just like everybody else. But one person says that in the media and then everybody lose their minds.

You can read the rest of the article by clicking on the link at Source [3]. This article is from a one-on-one interview conducted by Tzvi Twersky featuring Allen Iverson (June 2011).

Source [4]

April 16, 2009

They say good news travels fast, but it’s the bad news that moves quickly. People can’t wait to pass along the latest “Did you hear about…?”. The worst part about that kind of gossip is when the information is wrong.

An example of bad news (in both senses) is Chris McCosky of the Detroit News reporting on the Pistons Blog that Allen Iverson had been banned from the MGM and Greektown casinos in downtown Detroit. It was on Detroit News.. Of course I bought it..

If McCosky had said AI’s bodyguard was involved in an Easter Sunday brawl, he would’ve been right. Instead, he was dead wrong.

This is exactly why I don’t trust bloggers. Just a bunch of clowns sitting around in their moms’ basements making up stories and completely disrespecting journalism.

So for the record.. AI is still allowed to gamble in Detroit casinos and stiff Minesota cabbies for four bucks.

(A little sarcasm at the end)

This article in its entirety can be accessed by clicking on the link at Source [4].

Source [5]

April 20, 2009

Last Monday, Pistons beat reporter Chris McCosky of the Detroit News wrote on his newspaper blog that Allen Iverson had been banned from two Detroit casinos for "boorish behavior," which included throwing his chips at dealers when losing. Two days later, on April 15, the Detroit Free Press refuted McCosky's story, citing casino spokesmen who denied that Iverson had ever created a disturbance, let alone been banned.

Please read this story in its entirety for it exemplifies the theme of this article Allen Iverson: Media Hatred & Vilification, Part 1 - to access the full story click on the link at Source [5].

In addition, watch a video of the Real Allen Iverson to discover more about the man himself.

Video Title: Reebok Framed - Allen Iverson by Nelly

This video was produced and uploaded on Youtube by chung871031
http://youtu.be/_fqi6I6ppk0

References

[1] Stephen A. Smith. “Stephen A. Smith: Iverson needs more than a prayer.” http://articles.philly.com/2010-03-07/sports/24956781_1_train-wreck-allen-iverson-pat-croce (accessed April 30, 2012).

[2] 04-20-09 Matt Watson. “The Detroit News Needs to Explain Iverson Allegations.” AOL News. http://www.aolnews.com/2009/04/20/the-detroit-news-needs-to-explain-iverson-allegations/ (accessed April 30, 2012) (the best one)

[3] Tzvi Twersky. “The Last Hero.” Tzvi Twersky. http://tzvitwersky.com/blog/?p=243 (accessed April 30, 2012)

[4] 04-16-09 HG. “Game On: Allen Iverson Not Banned From Detroit Casinos.” YOU BEEN BLINDED. http://youbeenblinded.com/game-on-allen-iverson-not-banned-from-detroit-casinos/2948 (accessed April 30, 2012)

[5] 04-20-09 Matt Watson. “The Detroit News Needs to Explain Iverson Allegations.” AOL News. http://www.aolnews.com/2009/04/20/the-detroit-news-needs-to-explain-iverson-allegations/ (accessed April 30, 2012)

Allen Iverson vs 2011-12 NBA Guards (EAST)

2012-05-20T11:53:00.000-07:00

(1) Refer to Career Stats for Statistical Abbreviations:

http://bebe310.blogspot.com/2012/04/allen-iverson-career-stats-simply.html

Season/Team Total Stats: G, M, P, A, R, S, FG, FGA, FT, FTA
Per Game Stats: m, p, a, r, s, fg, fg%, ft, ft%

(2) Refer to Career Stats for 2007-08 Denver Season Totals:

http://bebe310.blogspot.com/2012/04/allen-iverson-career-stats-simply.html

(3) Refer to Career Stats for 2008-09 (Det-Den) Per Game Stats:

http://bebe310.blogspot.com/2012/04/allen-iverson-career-stats-simply.html

(4) Refer to Career Stats for 2009-10 (Phi-Mem) Per Game Stats:

http://bebe310.blogspot.com/2012/04/allen-iverson-career-stats-simply.html

(5) Refer to Career Stats for 2008-10 (Phi-Mem-Det-Den) 4-Team Season Totals:

http://bebe310.blogspot.com/2012/04/allen-iverson-career-stats-simply.html

Allen Iverson 2007-10 Statistics: An In-depth Look inside the Numbers

During the three-year span between 2008-2010 Allen Iverson posted the lowest statistics of his career - a period that began when a first year coach decided to bench him.

First year coach Michael Curry decided to send Iverson to the bench in Detroit of 2009 after a season where AI put up these numbers:

>>>2007-08 Denver Per Game Stats

m p a r s fg fg% ft ft%

41.8 26.4 7.1 3.0 2.0 19.0 45.8 9.7 80.9

Since then AI has been in and out of starting lineups which has led to a decline in his overall statistics from 2008-10.

Even so AI still managed to put up these numbers:

>>>2008-10 (Phi-Mem-Det-Den) 4-Team Composite (Per Game Stats)

m p a r s fg fg% ft ft%

TOT 34.8 16.2 4.7 3.0 1.3 13.5 42.1 5.6 78.5

The following list includes per game statistics from all Eastern Conference guards and some selective reserves from the 2011-12 NBA season (in alphabetical order). Every player listed averaged at least 12 minutes per game and played in a minimum of 15 games during the regular season.

Players with asterisks (*) next to their names are exceptions to these rules

2011-2012 Eastern Conference Guards Stats Per Game

Eastern Conference

>>Atlantic

Bos m p a r s fg fg% ft ft%

Allen          34.0 14.2    2.4     3.1     1.1      10.7    45.8         2.3       91.5
Bradley     21.4       7.6      1.4       1.8        0.7       6.3        49.8         1.2       79.5
Daniels     12.7       3.2      1.2       1.7        0.6       3.8        36.4         0.6       73.9
Dooling     14.4       4.0      1.1       0.8        0.3       3.5        40.5         0.7       74.2
Pietrus      21.9       6.9      0.6       3.1        0.5       6.4        38.5         0.7       64.5
Rondo       36.9      11.9    11.7      4.8        1.8      10.8        44.8      3.4 59.7

NJ          m          p          a          r          s          fg          fg%          ft          ft%
Brooks      29.4     12.6    2.3 3.6 0.9 11.4 42.8 2.6 76.4
Farmar    21.3     10.4      3.3       1.6       0.6        8.1        46.7         1.6       90.5
Gaines      13.9       5.1      2.2 1.9 1.0    4.8    37.6         1.7       61.5
Green 25.2 12.9    1.1     3.5 0.9       10.3       48.1         2.1       75.4
Morrow    26.4      12.0     1.0        2.0       0.7     10.6 41.3 1.7 93.3
Stevens 18.8       2.9       0.8       2.0       0.4        3.4        28.5         0.3       56.3
DWilliam   36.3      21.0      8.7       3.3       1.2       17.5       40.7         5.5       84.3

NY               m          p          a          r          s          fg          fg%          ft          ft%
Bibby    14.3      2.6       2.1       1.5       0.5        3.2        28.2         0.2       75.0
Davis        20.5      6.1       4.7       1.9       1.2        6.3        37.0         0.8       66.7
Douglas 17.3    6.2      2.0       1.9       0.8       7.6        32.4         0.7       84.6
Fields       28.7      8.8       2.6       4.2       1.2        7.8        46.0         2.1       56.2
Jeffries    18.7      4.4       0.7        3.9       0.7       3.7        41.0         1.8       68.1
Lin            26.9      14.6      6.2       3.1      1.6       10.9       44.6         5.2       79.8
Shump     28.9       9.5       2.8       3.2       1.7        9.1       40.1         1.8       79.8
Smith       27.6      12.5      2.4 3.9 1.5       11.6      40.7         1.6       70.9
Walker     19.4       5.9       1.2       2.5       0.6        5.3       39.8         0.6       85.0

Phi               m          p          a          r          s          fg          fg%          ft          ft%
Holiday      33.8     13.5      4.5       3.3       1.6       12.8     43.2 1.8        78.3
Igoudala    35.6     12.4      5.5       6.1       1.7       10.2     45.4 3.2    61.7
Meeks       24.9      8.4       0.8       2.4       0.6        7.1        40.9         1.3        90.6
Turner 26.4      9.4       2.8       5.8       0.6        9.1        44.6         1.7        67.6
Williams    26.3     14.9      3.5       2.4       0.8       12.2       40.7         4.6        81.2

Tor               m          p          a          r          s          fg          fg%          ft          ft%
Anderson 27.1      9.6     1.5        2.0      0.3         8.4        38.7         2.0       85.3
Barbosa     22.5     12.2     1.5       1.9       0.9       10.8       43.6         2.2        83.5
Bayless      22.7     11.4      3.8       2.1      0.8        8.9        42.4         2.8        85.2
Butler    13.3 3.2    0.6     1.9    0.2         3.9 30.8          0.4       58.3
Calderon   33.9      10.5     8.8     3.0    0.9     9.0 45.7     1.3    88.2
ACarter* 8.7        2.0      1.4       1.4       0.3        2.2        32.1         0.4        80.0
DeRozan   35.0      16.7     2.0       3.3       0.8       14.3       44.2         5.3    81.0
Magloir*    11.0       1.2      0.2       3.3       0.1        1.3        37.8         0.8        25.9
Uzoh          22.3       4.8    3.7        3.9      1.0         5.9        35.1        1.2         57.9

>>Central

Chi               m          p          a          r          s          fg          fg%          ft          ft%
Brewer      24.8      6.9        2.1      3.5       1.1        6.7        42.7         1.5       56.0
Hamilton   24.9     11.6        3.0      2.4       0.4       11.1       45.2         1.3       78.4
Lucas    14.8    7.5 2.2      1.6       0.4       7.3         39.9         0.7       87.5
Rose         35.3      21.8       7.9      3.4       0.9       17.8       43.5         6.1       81.2
Scalabri*   4.4    1.1     0.5      0.8       0.2       1.1         46.7         0.2       50.0
Watson     23.7       9.7        4.1      2.1       0.9        8.9        36.8         2.1       80.8

Cle         m          p          a          r          s          fg          fg%          ft          ft%
Gee           29.0      10.6      1.8       5.1      1.3        8.7        41.2         3.4       78.8
Gibson      26.2       7.5       2.2       2.9      0.7        7.1        35.1     1.2 79.1
Harris        17.5       6.7       1.2       2.7      0.5        5.8        40.0         2.3       69.5
Irving        30.5      18.5      5.4       3.7      1.1       14.6       46.9         3.8       87.2
Parker       25.1       7.2       2.4       2.7      0.7        6.4        43.3         1.1      62.5
Sessions 24.5      10.5      5.2       3.1      0.7        8.6        39.8         3.6       83.0
Sloan        24.3        6.6       3.7      2.4      0.4        7.0        40.3         1.0       80.8
Walton      14.2        2.0       1.4      1.7      0.1    2.4    35.3 0.0    0.0

Det               m          p          a          r          s          fg          fg%          ft          ft%
Bynum    14.3 5.7    1.8 1.6 0.6     5.4         38.1        1.8        76.6
Gordon     26.9      12.5      2.4       2.3       0.7      10.2        44.2        2.6        86.0
Knight      32.3       12.8      3.8       3.2       0.7      11.7        41.5        2.1        75.9
Russell     12.8       3.0        2.1       0.9       0.6       3.4         34.7        0.8        63.6
Stuckey    29.9       14.8      3.8       2.6       0.8      10.9        42.9        5.3        83.4
Wilkins     15.4       3.2        0.7       1.7       0.5      3.2          39.4        0.9        63.0

Ind               m          p          a          r          s          fg          fg%          ft          ft%
Barbosa 19.8     8.9 1.5 2.2     0.9    8.3    39.9         1.5       75.8
Collison    31.3 10.4    4.8     3.1 0.8    8.7    44.0 2.6 83.0
Hill             25.5      9.6       2.9       3.0       0.8        7.6        44.2        2.3        77.8
Jones       16.2       5.3       1.0       1.8       0.4        4.3        40.9        1.5        83.8
Price 12.9     3.9 2.0 1.4     0.5    4.0    33.9    0.8    80.0

Mil               m          p          a          r          s          fg          fg%          ft          ft%
Delfino      28.5      9.0       2.3       3.9      1.5        8.4        40.2         0.9       79.2
Dunleav    26.3 12.3    2.1       3.7      0.5        9.2        47.4         2.6       81.1
Ellis           36.0     17.6      5.9       3.5      1.4       16.0       43.2         4.2       76.4
Jennings 35.3     19.1      5.5       3.4      1.6       17.0     41.8 3.6 80.8
Livingstn 18.8      5.5       2.1       2.1      0.5        4.7        46.9         1.4       78.5
Udrih         18.3      5.9       3.8       1.7      0.6        5.6        44.0         0.9       70.9

>>Southeast

Atl                m          p          a          r          s          fg          fg%          ft          ft%
Dampier* 5.5         0.1      0.3       1.7       0.1       0.5         12.5        0.0         0.0
Green       17.4    7.4    0.8     1.5       0.4       6.1         47.1        1.1        85.7
Hinrich      25.8       6.6       2.8       2.1       0.8       6.1        41.4         0.7        78.1
Johnson   35.5      18.8      3.9       3.7       0.8      15.5       45.4         3.1        84.9
McGrad    16.1       5.3       2.1       3.0 0.3 4.4     43.7    1.6    67.5
Pargo        13.4       5.6       1.9       1.5       0.4       5.1        41.5         0.4        95.0
Stackho*    9.1        3.6       0.5       0.8       0.3       3.3         37.0        0.8        91.3
Teague      33.1 12.6    4.9 2.4 1.6    10.2      47.6    2.8      75.7

Cha              m          p          a          r          s          fg          fg%          ft          ft%
Augustin   29.3      11.1      6.4       2.3      0.8       10.1       37.6          2.5       87.5
Diaw    27.5 7.4 4.3       5.3      0.5        7.6        41.0          0.7       63.0
Maggette 27.5      15.0      1.2       3.9      0.7       11.7       37.3          6.5       85.6
Walker    27.2    12.1    4.4 3.5    0.9 11.6 36.6    3.2 78.9
Williams    22.6     8.3 1.8     2.8    0.6    7.7 41.6    1.2     72.5

Mia              m          p          a          r          s          fg          fg%          ft          ft%
Chalm 28.5       9.8       3.5      2.7       1.5        7.8        44.8          1.6       79.2
Cole          19.4       6.8       2.0      1.4       0.7        6.9        39.3          1.3       77.6
Curry*        5.9        2.1       0.1      0.9       0.0        1.9        46.2          0.6       75.0
Howard*    6.8        1.5       0.4      1.7       0.1        2.0        30.9          0.4       80.0
Miller 19.3        6.1       1.1      3.3       0.4    5.4    43.5    0.1 40.0
Wade    33.2    22.1    4.6    4.8 1.7 17.1 49.7     6.1     79.1

Orl               m          p          a          r          s          fg          fg%          ft          ft%
Duhon       19.5       3.8       2.4       1.6       0.6       3.2    41.9    0.3     81.0
Nelson      29.9      11.9      5.7       3.2       0.7      10.6       42.7          1.5       80.7
Redick      27.2      11.6      2.5       2.3       0.4       9.0        42.5          2.4       91.1
JRichard   29.5    11.6    2.0 3.6 1.0    11.0     40.8    1.3 59.4
QRichar    18.0       4.5       0.8       2.6       0.6       4.1        37.6          0.6       83.3
Turkoglu   31.2      10.9      4.4       3.8       0.8       9.5        41.5          1.8       70.5
Wafer    14.2 5.9 0.9 1.4 0.3 4.8    45.2    1.6     70.4

Was             m          p          a          r          s          fg          fg%          ft          ft%
Crawford 27.4     14.7       3.0       2.6       0.9      13.6       40.0         3.2        79.3
Evans       14.3      4.9        0.4       1.0       0.6       4.7        40.2         0.5        76.9
Lewis        26.0      7.8        1.0       3.9       0.8       7.9        38.5         1.3    83.8
Mack        12.2       3.6        2.0       1.4       0.4       3.4        40.0         0.9        71.2
Mason      13.4      5.5    0.9 1.3 0.3       5.0        39.9         0.5        77.8
Wall           36.2     16.3       8.0      4.5       1.4       13.5       42.3         6.1        78.9
Young       30.3     16.6       1.2      2.4       0.8       14.8       40.6         3.3        86.2

Comparing Allen Iverson`s 2008-10 Statistics to 2011-12 Eastern Conference Guards & Reserves:

>>>From the players listed, only 10 out of 100 averaged more points per game (Deron Williams, DeRozan, Rose, Irving, Ellis, Jennings, JJohnson, Wade, Wall & Nick Young) - 90.0% of the players listed averaged less points per game

>>>From the players listed, only 15 out of 100 averaged more assists per game (Rondo, Deron Williams, Lin, Igoudala, Calderon, Rose, Irving, Sessions, Collison, Ellis, Jennings, Teague, Augustin, Nelson & Wall) - 85.0% of the players listed averaged less assists per game

>>>From the players listed, only 14 out of 100 averaged more steals per game (Rondo, Lin, Shumpert, JR Smith, Holiday, Igoudala, Delfino, Ellis, Jennings, Teague, Chalmers, Wade, Augustin & Wall) - 86.0% of the players listed averaged less steals per game

>>>From the players listed, only 4 out of 100 averaged more free throw attempts per game (Rose, Maggette, Wade & Wall) - 96.0% of the players listed averaged less free throw attempts per game

It is clear that even during that 2008-10 period when Iverson`s statistics were hampered by limited playing time, reduced (bench) roles, and nagging injuries his numbers were still above average and better than most. Which begs the question?

Why is a now physically healthy, rejuvenated Allen Iverson not playing in the NBA?

Reference

"NBA & ABA Basketball Statistics & History." Sports Reference LLC. http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/i/iversal01.html (Accessed April 29, 2012)

Allen Iverson vs 2011-12 NBA Guards (WEST)

2012-05-19T11:01:00.000-07:00

(1) Refer to Career Stats for Statistical Abbreviations:

http://bebe310.blogspot.com/2012/04/allen-iverson-career-stats-simply.html

Season/Team Total Stats: G, M, P, A, R, S, FG, FGA, FT, FTA
Per Game Stats: m, p, a, r, s, fg, fg%, ft, ft%

(2) Refer to Career Stats for 2007-08 Denver Season Totals:

http://bebe310.blogspot.com/2012/04/allen-iverson-career-stats-simply.html

(3) Refer to Career Stats for 2008-09 (Det-Den) Per Game Stats:

http://bebe310.blogspot.com/2012/04/allen-iverson-career-stats-simply.html

(4) Refer to Career Stats for 2009-10 (Phi-Mem) Per Game Stats:

http://bebe310.blogspot.com/2012/04/allen-iverson-career-stats-simply.html

(5) Refer to Career Stats for 2008-10 (Phi-Mem-Det-Den) 4-Team Season Totals:

http://bebe310.blogspot.com/2012/04/allen-iverson-career-stats-simply.html

Allen Iverson 2007-10 Statistics: An In-depth Look inside the Numbers

During the three-year span between 2008-2010 Allen Iverson posted the lowest statistics of his career - a period that began when a first year coach decided to bench him.

First year coach Michael Curry decided to send Iverson to the bench in Detroit of 2009 after a season where AI put up these numbers:

>>>2007-08 Denver Per Game Stats

m p a r s fg fg% ft ft%

41.8 26.4 7.1 3.0 2.0 19.0 45.8 9.7 80.9

Since then AI has been in and out of starting lineups which has led to a decline in his overall statistics from 2008-10.

Even so AI still managed to put up these numbers:

>>>2008-10 (Phi-Mem-Det-Den) 4-Team Composite (Per Game Stats)

m p a r s fg fg% ft ft%

TOT 34.8 16.2 4.7 3.0 1.3 13.5 42.1 5.6 78.5

The following list includes per game statistics from all Western Conference guards and some selective reserves from the 2011-12 NBA season. Every player listed averaged at least 12 minutes per game and played in a minimum of 15 games during the regular season.

Players with asterisks (*) next to their names are exceptions to these rules

2011-2012 Western Conference Guards Stats Per Game

Western Conference

>>Northwest

Den             m          p          a          r          s          fg          fg%          ft          ft%
Afflalo      33.6      15.2       2.4      3.2       0.6      11.3        47.1         4.0        79.8
CAnders 15.2 5.3        0.2      4.6       0.6       3.4 54.6 2.6    61.0
Fernand   22.9    8.6    2.4    2.1 1.0       7.3         44.0         1.4        69.8
Lawson    34.8      16.4       6.6      3.7       1.3      12.6        48.8         3.5       82.4
AMiller     27.4     9.7    6.7    3.3 1.0       8.4         43.8         2.6       81.1

Min              m          p          a          r          s          fg          fg%          ft          ft%
Barea        25.2     11.3       5.7       2.8      0.5       10.2       40.0         2.4        77.6
Ellington   19.1      6.1       0.6       1.9      0.5        5.9         40.4         0.8       80.0
Lee          12.8       3.3       1.6       1.4      0.4        3.1         39.0         0.9       82.4
Milicic    16.3     4.6       0.6       3.3      0.3        4.5         45.4         1.3       43.2
BMiller*     9.7        2.3 1.6       1.3      0.3       1.8         33.3         0.8        83.3
Ridnour    33.0     12.1       4.8       2.7     1.1        10.4       44.0         2.2        89.1
Rubio        34.2     10.6       8.2      4.2      2.2    9.5     35.7 3.8    80.3
Webster   24.3       6.9       0.9       3.6      0.7       5.8         42.3         1.5        79.2

Okc             m          p          a          r          s          fg          fg%          ft          ft%
DCook      17.4       5.5       0.3       2.1      0.4        5.2        36.8         0.4        63.6
Fisher      20.4     4.9 1.4     1.5    0.6        5.4        34.3         0.7        92.9
Harden    31.4      16.8       3.7       4.1     1.0        10.1       49.1         6.0       84.6
Ivey*        10.4       2.1       0.3       0.7      0.4        2.1        35.6    0.2    12.5
Maynor* 15.2    4.2        2.4       1.4      0.6        4.3        35.9         0.4       100.0
Sefolos    21.8       4.8       1.1       3.0      0.9        3.7        43.2         1.0        88.4
Westbr    35.3       23.6      5.5       4.6      1.7       19.2       45.7         6.3        82.3

Por              m          p          a          r          s          fg          fg%          ft          ft%
Crawford 26.9      14.0      3.2       2.0      0.9       12.3       38.4         3.4        92.7
Felton       31.8    11.4    6.5     2.5    1.3       10.7       40.7         2.1        80.6
Flynn        15.6       5.2       3.8       1.7       0.2       5.0        37.8         1.4        72.0
Matthew   33.8      13.7     1.7        3.4      1.5       11.6       41.2         2.6        86.0
NSmith      12.3      3.8       1.4       1.3       0.4       4.1        37.2         0.6        71.4
KuThoma 15.2    3.0       0.9       3.5       0.5       3.0        46.5         0.4        70.0

UT               m          p          a          r          s          fg          fg%          ft          ft%
Bell           23.4      6.4       1.1       1.4       0.4        5.1        46.6         0.7        84.0
Burks       15.9      7.2       0.9       2.2       0.5        6.1        42.9         2.4        72.7
Harris       27.6 11.3    5.0     1.8     1.0        8.6        44.5         3.3        74.6
JHoward 23.0      8.7       1.2       3.7       0.7        8.4        39.9         2.3        77.3
Miles        20.4      9.1       1.2       2.1       0.8        8.3        38.1         2.4        79.4
Tinsley     13.7      3.7       3.3       1.2       0.5        3.8        40.4         0.5        76.5
Watson    20.7    3.0      4.3     2.4     1.1        3.2        33.8         0.9        67.4

>>Pacific

GSW           m          p          a          r          s          fg          fg%          ft          ft%
Brown      20.8       6.3      0.4       6.3       0.9        4.4         52.5        3.8        44.1
Curry        28.2      14.7     5.3       3.4       1.5       11.4        49.0        1.8        80.9
Ellis          36.9      21.9     6.0       3.4       1.5       19.0        43.3        5.0        81.2
Jenkins   17.5       5.8       3.3       1.3       0.6        5.7        44.7         0.8        87.2
Robinso   23.4      11.2     4.5       2.0       1.2        9.5        42.4         2.2        83.2
Thomps    24.4    12.5     2.0     2.4     0.7      10.9        44.3        1.4         86.8
DWright   27.0     10.3     1.5     4.6    1.0        8.6         42.2        1.6         81.6

LAC            m          p          a          r          s          fg          fg%          ft          ft%
Billups     30.4     15.0       4.0      2.5       0.5       11.4       36.4         4.8        89.5
Butler    29.7 12.0       1.2      3.7       0.8       11.2       40.7         1.7        81.3
Foye        25.9      11.0       2.2      2.2       0.7        9.9        39.8         1.3       85.9
Paul         36.4      19.8       9.1      3.6      2.5       14.8        47.8         5.0       86.1
Simmon 14.9     2.9        0.4    2.0    0.5         3.2        31.1         0.3       57.1
William     28.3     13.2       3.1      1.9       1.0       11.8       42.6         1.5       90.0
Young      23.5      9.7        0.5      1.6       0.6        8.8        39.4         1.8       82.1

LAL             m          p          a          r          s          fg          fg%          ft          ft%
Blake        23.3      5.2       3.3       1.6       0.7        5.1        37.7         0.7        77.8
Bryant      38.5      27.9     4.6       5.4       1.2       23.0       43.0         7.8        84.5
Fisher      25.6    5.9       3.3     2.1     0.9        5.6        38.3         1.2        83.0
Kapon*     10.0    2.0       0.4 0.5     0.1 2.0    38.2 0.1    100.0
McRob     14.4      2.8       1.0       3.4       0.3        2.4        47.5         0.7        63.9
Murphy    16.2    3.2     0.9 3.2 0.3    2.9    45.0 0.2    66.7
Peace*     26.9      7.7       2.2       3.4       1.1        7.3        39.4         1.8        61.7
Session 30.5    12.7     6.2     3.8     0.7        9.2        47.9         4.4        71.3
Walton*    7.2    1.3       0.6       1.6       0.2        1.6        42.9         0.0        0.0

Pho             m          p          a          r          s          fg          fg%          ft          ft%
Brown      23.7      11.0      1.2       2.7       0.7      10.1       42.0         1.7        80.8
Childres 14.4        2.9      1.0       2.8       0.4        2.9       48.5         0.1        0.0
Lopez      14.0        5.4       0.3      3.3       0.3        4.2       46.1         2.2        71.4
Nash        31.6      12.5     10.7      3.0       0.6        9.0       53.2         2.3        89.4
Price       14.4        3.6       1.9      1.6       0.9        3.6        37.7         0.7        80.0
Redd       15.1        8.2       0.6      1.5       0.3        7.1       40.0         2.2        79.3
Telfair     14.9      6.1       2.3    1.5     0.7        5.7        41.2         1.1        79.1
Warrick   14.4        6.4       0.9      2.6       0.2        5.1        41.1         2.8        76.8

Sac m          p          a          r          s          fg          fg%          ft          ft%
Evans      34.3      16.5      4.5      4.6       1.3       14.3       45.3          4.1        77.9
Fredett   18.6      7.6       1.8    1.2     0.5        7.3        38.6          0.8        83.3
Garcia     16.3        4.8       0.6      2.0       0.7        4.7        37.6          0.6        80.0
Salmon    27.2       7.5       2.0      2.9       0.8        7.5        40.9          1.0        64.4
Thoma     25.5      11.5       4.1      2.6       0.8        8.8        44.8          2.8       83.2
Thornt     34.9      18.7      1.9      3.7       1.4       15.7        43.8         3.2        86.5

>>Southwest

Dal              m          p          a          r          s          fg          fg%          ft          ft%
Beauboi   21.7    8.9        2.9    2.8     1.1        8.4        42.2         1.3       84.1
Cardin*     6.3 1.0     0.4    0.8 0.2 1.3     25.5     0.1 83.3
VCarter    25.3     10.1       2.3      3.4       0.9        8.9         41.1        1.9        82.6
Jianlian* 6.8 2.6        0.2      1.6        0.2       2.7         37.8         0.7       66.7
Kidd         28.7      6.2        5.5      4.1       1.7        5.7         36.3        0.6        78.6
Odom       20.5      6.6        1.7      4.2       0.4        7.0         35.2        2.0        59.2
Terry        31.7     15.1       3.6      2.4       1.2       13.2        43.0        1.8        88.3
West        24.1      9.6        3.2      2.3       1.3        8.2         46.1        1.6        88.6

Hou             m          p          a          r          s          fg          fg%          ft          ft%
Boykins* 13.9       4.9       2.1      1.4        0.1       4.5        33.3         1.9       86.7
Dragic      26.5      11.7      5.3      2.5        1.3       9.1        46.2         2.9       80.5
Lee           30.3     11.4      1.5       2.7        1.2     10.0        43.3         1.5       82.6
Lowry       32.1     14.3      6.6       4.6        1.6     10.9        40.9         4.2       86.4
Martin      31.6     17.1      2.8       2.7        0.7     13.4        41.3         4.5       89.4

Mem            m          p          a          r          s          fg          fg%          ft          ft%
Allen         26.3      9.8       1.4       4.8       1.8        7.7         46.9        3.0       80.0
Arenas     12.4      4.2        1.1       1.1       0.6        3.8        40.6         0.6      70.0
Conley     35.1     12.7       6.5       2.5       2.2      11.0        43.3         2.5       86.1
Mayo        26.8     12.6       2.6       3.2      1.1       11.2        40.8         2.6      77.3
Pondext 15.7       4.2       0.4       2.0       0.4         3.7        45.2        0.8       62.3

NOH m p a r s fg fg% ft ft%

Belinelli 29.8 11.8 1.5 2.6 0.7 10.4 41.7 2.0 78.3

Gordon 34.4 20.6 3.4 2.8 1.4 15.6 45.0 7.2 75.4

Henry 16.9 5.3 0.8 2.4 0.6 5.1 39.5 1.9 61.2

Jack 34.0 15.6 6.3 3.9 0.7 13.0 45.6 3.3 87.2

Vasquez 25.8 8.9 5.4 2.6 0.9 7.9 43.0 1.8 82.1

SAS m p a r s fg fg% ft ft%

Ginobili 23.3 12.9 4.4 3.4 0.7 8.4 52.6 3.0 87.1

DaGreen 23.1       9.1       1.3       3.5       0.9       7.2         44.2         1.5       79.0
Jackson 23.8      8.9       2.0       3.9       1.3       7.3         40.5         2.6       81.5
RJeffers 28.5       9.2       1.3       3.5       0.6       7.8         41.4         1.2       70.0

Mills 16.3 10.3 2.4 1.8 0.6 8.1 48.5 0.9 100.0

Neal 21.5 9.9 2.1 2.1 0.5 8.7 43.6 1.1 78.1

TParker 32.1 18.3 7.7 2.9 1.0 14.8 48.0 4.7 79.9

Comparing Allen Iverson`s 2008-10 Statistics to 2011-12 Western Conference Guards & Reserves:

>>>From the players listed, only 11 out of 100 averaged more points per game (Lawson, Harden, Westbrook, Ellis, Paul, Bryant, Evans, Thornton, Martin, Gordon, Parker) - 89.0% of the players listed averaged less points per game

>>>From the players listed, only 19 out of 100 averaged more assists per game (Lawson, A. Miller, Barea, Ridnour, Rubio, Westbrook, Felton, Harris, Curry, Ellis, Paul, Sessions, Nash, Kidd, Dragic, Lowry, Conley, Jack, Parker) - 81.0% of the players listed averaged less assists per game

>>>From the players listed, only 11 out of 100 averaged more steals per game (Westbrook, Matthews, Curry, Ellis, Paul, Thornton, Kidd, Lowry, Allen, Conley, Gordon) - 89.0% of the players listed averaged less steals per game

>>>From the players listed, only 4 out of 100 averaged more free throw attempts per game (Harden, Westbrook, Bryant, Gordon) - 96.0% of the players listed averaged less free throw attempts per game

It is clear that even during that 2008-10 period when Iverson`s statistics were hampered by limited playing time, reduced (bench) roles, and nagging injuries his numbers were still above average and better than most. Which begs the question?

Why is a now physically healthy, rejuvenated Allen Iverson not playing in the NBA?

Reference

"NBA & ABA Basketball Statistics & History." Sports Reference LLC. http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/i/iversal01.html (Accessed April 29, 2012)

Allen Iverson Career Stats: Nothing Short of Greatness

2012-05-18T18:02:00.000-07:00

Statistical Abbreviations

>>>Season/Team Total Stats

1. G    = Total Games Played                   >>>Per Game Stats
2. M     = Total Minutes Played                  *1. m     = Minutes
3. P = Total Points Scored                    *2. p      = Points
4. A      = Total Assists                               *3. a      = Assists
5. R     = Total Rebounds                           *4. r      = Rebounds
6. S      = Total Steals                                *5. s      = Steals
7. FG    =   Total Field Goals Made            *6. fg    = Field Goals Attempts
8. FGA =   Total Field Goals Attempted     *7. fg% = Field Goal Percentage
9. FT     =   Total Free Throws Made          *8. ft     = Free Throw Attempts
10. FTA = Total Free Throws Attempted     *9. ft% = Free Throw Percentage

Notice: The significant drops in minutes and field goal attempts per game (m, f) beginning in the 2008-09 season, after Iverson was traded to the Detroit Pistons. Reductions in minutes and field goal attempts directly led to significant drops in points, assists, steals, and free throw attempts per contest (p, a, s, ft).

For 12 years, Iverson was expected (by coaches, teammates, fans and himself) to play an 82-game regular season and average 40+ minutes, 25+ points, 6+ assists, and 2+ steals per contest. However, in 2008 there was a paradigm shift, a radical change. And this shift away from the status quo, away from the norm led to unfamiliar injuries and inconsistent offensive production which was foreign to AI and basketball fans worldwide. From 2008 to 2010, AI was not only confined to less minutes and fewer field goal attempts but he was hampered by inconsistent playing time and a restricted shot selection; as a result his game suffered.

This evidence strongly supports the claim that Iverson can still play, and that there was never an erosion of skills as many basketball analysts (writers, critics) would have you to believe. Iverson simply lost the freedom (the ability) to shoot at anytime thereby losing the freedom to score and create (at anytime within the offense). In other words, Iverson no longer had the "green light" that made him one of the most profilic scorers in NBA history.

The truth is always stranger than fiction and the truth is that "Iverson still got game."

Per Game Statistics
m p a r s fg fg% ft ft%

1996-97 PHI 40.1 23.5 7.5 4.1 2.1 19.8 41.6 7.2 70.2

1997-98 PHI 39.4 22.0 6.2 3.7 2.2 17.6 46.1 6.7 72.9

1998-99 PHI 41.5 26.8 4.6 4.9 2.3 22.0 41.2 9.9 75.1

1999-00 PHI 40.8 28.4 4.7 3.8 2.1 24.8 42.1 8.9 71.3

2000-01 PHI 42.0 31.1 4.6 3.8 2.5 25.5 42.0 10.1 81.4

2001-02 PHI 43.7 31.4 5.5 4.5 2.8 27.8 39.8 9.8 81.2

2002-03 PHI 42.5 27.6 5.5 4.2 2.7 23.7 41.4 9.0 77.4

2003-04 PHI 42.5 26.4 6.8 3.7 2.4 23.4 38.7 9.5 74.5

2004-05 PHI 42.3 30.7 7.9 4.0 2.4 24.2 42.4 10.5 83.5

2005-06 PHI 43.1 33.0 7.4 3.2 1.9 25.3 44.7 11.5 81.4

2006-07 TOT 42.5 26.3 7.2 3.0 1.9 20.2 44.2 9.4 79.5

2006-07 PHI 42.7 31.2 7.3 2.7 2.2 24.4 41.3 11.6 88.5

2006-07 DEN 42.4 24.8 7.2 3.0 1.8 18.9 45.4 8.7 75.9

2007-08 DEN 41.8 26.4 7.1 3.0 2.0 19.0 45.8 9.7 80.9

2008-09 TOT 36.7 17.5 5.0 3.0 1.5 14.6 41.7 6.1 78.1

2008-09 DEN 41.0 18.7 6.7 2.7 1.0 13.3 45.0 8.3 72.0

2008-09 DET 36.5 17.4 4.9 3.1 1.6 14.7 41.6 6.0 78.6

2009-10 TOT 30.9 13.8 4.0 2.8 0.7 11.3 43.0 4.7 79.4

2009-10 MEM 22.3 12.3 3.7 1.3 0.3 8.7 57.7 4.0 50.0

2009-10 PHI 31.9 13.9 4.1 3.0 0.7 11.6 41.7 4.8 82.4

Career Total 41.1 26.7 6.2 3.7 2.2 21.8 42.5 8.9 78.0

>>>1998-99, 2001-02, 2003-04 Philadelphia Game Totals
                      G
98-99 PHI     48
01-02 PHI     60
03-04 PHI     48

>>>2006-07 (Den-Phi), CAREER Game Totals
                        G
06-07 TOT      65
06-07 DEN      50
06-07 PHI       15
CAREER        914

>>>2007-08 Denver Season Totals
G M P A R S FG FGA FT FTA
TOT 82 3424 2164 586 243 160 712 1556 645 797

>>>2008-10 (Phi-Mem-Det-Den) 4-Team Season Totals

             G       M        P         A     R     S     FG     FGA FT FTA
TOT     85      2958    1380    396      252     107       484        1150        375        478

PHI       25       798      348     102       75       18 121 290        98         119

MEM     3         67        37       11          4         1         15           26           6           12

DET     54      1970      939     263      165      85       330         794         253        322

DEN      3        123       56       20          8         3         18           40          18          25

Reference

"Allen Iverson." Sports Reference LLC. http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/i/iversal01.html (Accessed April 29, 2012)

One of the Greatest Careers in NBA and Basketball History
The Model of Consistency
And It`s Not Over Yet.....

Allen Iverson: Still Got It - Never Lost It (Part 1)

2012-05-16T14:15:00.000-07:00

Most Recent to Least Recent Basketball Footage of Allen Iverson

Video Title: Allen Iverson Dribbles between the defender`s legs & And1 Play in China Tour (2012)

This video was produced and uploaded on Youtube by pennyccwai

http://youtu.be/eIE7H_1joYw

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(1) Youtube at pennyccwai

Video Title: The Answer is BACK! Allen Iverson 27pts highlight in China 2012
This video was produced and uploaded on Youtube by 2ksportsMIX
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcWehLOdWpU

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Video Title: Allen Iverson & Dwight Howard at Lou Williams Charity Old Atlanta vs. New Atlanta Pro Am Game

This video was produced and uploaded on Youtube by pennyccwai

http://youtu.be/BPu54572eL8

Video Title: Allen Iverson Drops 30 Points At This Year`s Crossover Celebrity Basketball Game!

This video was produced and uploaded on Youtube by TheNBANation

http://youtu.be/6-SdIVttPzI

Video Title: Allen Iverson Goes For 30 at the Crossover Celebrity Basketball Game in Greensboro

This video was produced and uploaded on Youtube by CityLeagueHoopsTV

http://youtu.be/yBuIZW_s-Ew

Bring Allen Iverson back to the NBA 2012-13
Faith, Patience, Persistence
United as One #FortheCauseAI3 to "Save Allen Iverson"

Worldwide Support for Allen Iverson (China Loves AI)

2012-05-05T21:27:00.000-07:00

Video Title: Keta Rizup - Allen Iverson

This video was produced and uploaded on Youtube by Rizup1

Rizup1, a young rap artist, is a huge Allen Iverson fan from Kuala Lumpur, Oman

http://youtu.be/PUhboO69Q-I

Video Title: Chinese fans give Allen Iverson MVP chants in the US Legend Tour

This video was produced and uploaded on Youtube by pennyccwai

pennyccwai who is known as the #1 source for Allen Iverson youtube videos is from China
http://youtu.be/LNdMt0tryY8

Video Title: Bring Back Allen Iverson to NBA ASAP!

This video was produced and uploaded on Youtube by 4Kisenough

4Kisenough who is apart of the Worldwide Rally to Bring Allen Iverson Back to the NBA is from Thailand

http://youtu.be/OuSUiKbqnFo

Video Title: 慈溪站紀念片段 (In Chinese language)

This video shows the passion AI fans have in China

This video was produced and uploaded on Youtube by chung871031

chung871031 who also produces A.I. youtube videos is a passionate Allen Iverson fan from China

http://youtu.be/S6GjBTu6qCg

Pictures of Chinese fans supporting Allen Iverson
These pictures were taken while Allen Iverson was on the 2-week US Legends Promotional Tour in China (from April 26, 2012 to May 11, 2012)
China`s love for Allen Iverson is yet another example of Iverson`s universal prominence

Bring Allen Iverson back to the NBA 2012-13
Faith, Patience, Persistence
United as One #FortheCauseAI3 to "Save Allen Iverson"

Fan Appreciation, Part 1: Allen Iverson Back to the NBA

2012-04-29T22:48:00.000-07:00

Video Title: Allen Iverson Career High 60pts vs orlando magic February 12th 2005
This video was produced and uploaded on Youtube by Iverson34ever
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98rCXq-2LHs

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Video Title: Allen Iverson "Beautiful" (Iverson34Ever Mix)
This video was produced and uploaded on Youtube by Iverson34ever
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSPXyqonZGU

Video Title: Allen Iverson Promo 2012-13 - The Return
This video was produced and uploaded on Youtube by NotoriousBaller24
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttT2HFHTUdo

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Video Title: Allen Iverson - Ready for 2012 (Heart Of Courage)
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Bring Allen Iverson back to the NBA 2012-13
Faith, Patience, Persistence
United as One #FortheCauseAI3 to "Save Allen Iverson"

Fan Appreciation, Part 2: Allen Iverson Back to the NBA

2012-04-29T17:59:00.000-07:00

These are some of the comments posted to http://www.slamonline.com/ in support of Allen Iverson returning to the NBA throughout Iverson`s prolonged absence from the league.

Most Recent - Least Recent

Allen Iverson Says 'I Want to Play Basketball So Bad' - His love for the game as strong as ever.
May 23, 2012

Hart Philly…… PLEASE, PLEASE! SIGN THIS GUY. [1]

anonymous this was so hard to watch. Bring Allen Iverson back to the nba. AI wants to return and his fans want him back on the nba court. Let`s make it happen. [2]

Dennisthemenace hoping someone signs him. He’s a True Legend. [3]

Layzie One of the greatest ever to play the game. He needs another chance to play. He looks like he never aged. And I love how he still dress how he always dress. No skinny jeans or nerdy glasses. Still the same ol G [4]

anonymous I think AI did this for extra motivation. He aint crazy he knew it would hurt but it was important for him to get that feeling back of being in an nba arena. Plus he has way too much love for his fans (specifically Philly fans) so I dont believe he could say “NO” to the invitation offered by sixers management. AI is a strong cat. He`ll be back with fire in his eyes. [5]

dma Can you imagine if we put AI in today’s no handchecking/guard-oriented offense of today. [6]

hyperactive Watching tonight`s game had to make Iverson feel good because he now has confirmation, visual proof that he can compete in the nba. Allen Iverson would tear it up on the court given real playing time in the right situation (on the right team). (http://youtu.be/m6HE_-9weuM) [7]

Groves AI to miami.. or anywhere else [8]

Jay He needs to be back in the league and he is in shape the dude is one of the greatest to ever play! First ballot hall of famer and check his twitter picture out David Stern and him TOGETHER! that was strange? Could AI’s blackballing be over? Have they forgave the man? Not a negative put down like usual towards AI by ESPN today? or NBA.com? Is this it… Hopefully he returns. [9]

Kidd-Kidd The thing that stood out most!!! How he still dresses the same he is a true OG none of this tight clothes that you can fit on a baby, no skinny jeans and all this backpack nerd style. Love it….the realist AI [10]

IamYOU I just when and IF he comes back to the L,I hope that he’ll be starting. [11]

anonymous @jay I was waiting for espn analysts to make some subtle yet acidic remark/insult towards AI but it never came. Perhaps, the stage was too big. Perhaps, it would have been to obvious since they already knew countless viewers would be watching then or later on youtube and they wanted to evade even the idea that they are somehow involved in AI`s continued absence from the nba. either way I hope you are right. I hope stern and espn werent just putting on a face. I hope it was sincere. I hope the alleged black balling is officially over. I hope AI returns next season. I want AI back in the nba. [12]

ALD if jerry stackhouse and tmac are still in the nba.,Allen Iverson can still play in the lg for damn sure… Yall must be related to Antonio Daniels [13]

Reference: "Video: Allen Iverson Says 'I Want to Play Basketball So Bad' - His love for the game as strong as ever." Source Interlink Magazines, LLC. http://www.slamonline.com/online/media/slam-tv/2012/05/video-allen-iverson-says-i-want-to-play-basketball-so-bad/

Allen Iverson to Attend Game 6 Tonight in Philadelphia
March 23, 2012 at 11:35 AM

anonymous I`ll watch a little bit of the game tonight then. The game isn`t the same without Iverson. He brings a sort of spirit and intensity to the game that is undeniable and unparalleled. I want to see my dude back in the nba next season. [1]

djb I know it`s going to be hard for AI going back there to watch a playoff game when he wants to be on the court but this is going to give him extra motivation. d*** I want a team to pick up AI so badly this offseason. this cat can still do damage. [2]

Big Will Definitely my man! Absolutely fearless. Miss this guy, it’s a shame that the NBA treated him the way it did. [3]

SixURRRS Larry Brown had said that if he got an NBA job this summer his first task would be signing Iverson to a roster spot. Since Larry took an NCAA job that’s not happening. I hope someone signs him. The guy is in great shape (he looks like he’s 150 lbs) and he wants to be a bench player. SIGN HIM! [4]

anonymous @sixurrrs ditto. AI simply needs a training camp and the preseason games leading up to the start of the regular season. thats it. he has kept himself in great condition and only needs real playing time to get in 82-game regular season shape. I was watching some of the most recent clips of last summer and in China and hes still legit. ppl would be surprised at what he could do on the court. [5]

SixURRRS it’s not better or worse but I miss the dark side of town vibe that Iverson brought. It’s so different from the “have fun, nerd glasses and backpacks” that I see every NBA player wearing. I really want to see him on the court with these modern day guys. In his day he’d cross them onto the injured list but it would still be fun to see him contribute or hit a huge shot in the playoffs. [6]

anonymous This must have taken some convincing on the part of the sixers organization because everyone knows that AI would rather be on the court playing and “they`re” asking him to come out to a pivotal game 6 in Philadelphia. Much respect to Iverson because it`s really big of him to do this. But like djb said this will give him extra motivation. I want to see AI back in the nba 2012-13 and not for curtain calls but to actually compete. Someone should sign him. AI just wants to play basketball. Give him a chance to do so. [7]

markymark If they let him play, there will be a game 7 – book it. This CAT needs to be back. Shame he got blackballed by Stern. [8]

hushabomb @Markymark. Its not Stern blackballing AI. Its all the GM’s cos they gotta sign the paycheck. Though in having said that, AI needs to play one more season with anybody. He deserves that much. [9]

anonymous @hushabomb I dont think stern alone is black balling AI. I think stern has some influence but some of the top/main gms in the nba are also contributing factors in AI`s continued banishment from the league. It cant just be one person keeping AI from being signed by 30 teams. I believe that it has been a collective effort by stern & a handful (or so) of gms who have power/influence over the rest and thus have been stonewalling AI`s desire to resume and ultimately end his career in the nba. Nothing else makes sense because AI can still play and most high IQ basketball minds acknowledge this fact. [10]

markymark @anonymous – Yup, it’s definitely a group of people – Stern, NBA execs, some GMs/owners, plus some influential media people. And everyone who tries to help him gets “punished.” Larry Brown publicly declared during his Charlotte stint that his priority is to get him on a roster. He’s coaching college ball now. [11]

Reference: Tzvi Twersky. "Allen Iverson to Attend Game 6 Tonight in Philadelphia." Source Interlink Magazines, LLC. http://www.slamonline.com/online/nba/2012/05/allen-iverson-to-attend-game-6-tonight-in-philadelphia/#comments

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Fan Appreciation, Part 3: Allen Iverson Back to the NBA

2012-04-29T12:14:00.000-07:00

Personal Testimonials from Allen Iverson Fans

Video Title: Sign Allen Iverson
This video was produced and uploaded on Youtube by biversonross3
http://youtu.be/epcKKWKkINg

Follow him on:
(1) Youtube at biversonross3

Video Title: Allen Iverson Retires, But Is He HOF Material?
This video was produced and uploaded on Youtube by EventStatus
http://youtu.be/ZQWWJACB_6s

Notes: The title of this video is misleading since
(1) Allen Iverson is not retired from the game of basketball because he wants to return to the NBA
(2) Allen Iverson will be a guaranteed Hall of Famer when his basketball career comes to an end, and
(3) The video supports Allen Iverson`s return to the NBA

You can follow him on:
(1) Youtube at EventStatus

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Rip Hamilton: Allen Iverson is Better than 75% of the People in the NBA

2012-04-28T23:49:00.000-07:00

(1) Former Detroit Piston`s Teammate Rip Hamilton Vehemently Supports Iverson`s Return to the NBA

Rip Hamilton: Allen Iverson Is Better Than 75% Of The People In The NBA
Click on the link above to view the full article!!

Video Title: Allen Iverson Interviews with NBA TV Crews 2012

This video was produced and uploaded on Youtube by pennyccwai

http://youtu.be/Xqppw3d0Q8Y

(2) Former Philadelphia 76er`s Coach Larry Brown Wants Allen Iverson back in the NBA (as a Starter)

Video Title: Larry Brown Interview on Allen Iverson (2012)

This video was produced and uploaded on Youtube by pennyccwai

http://youtu.be/H487cWtOIBw

(3) Former NBA on NBC analyst & current sports writer Peter Vecsey supports A.I.`s return to the NBA

From Peter Vecsey: "Was Iverson really that bad an hombre for the whole NBA to turn its back on such a crowd-pleasing talent? I can name 10 teams without exhaling that would be better off with Iverson starting or subbing. What’s more, their fan bases would get a whole more entertainment bang for their misspent buck."
(March 2, 2012)

Reference

Peter Vecsey. "Iverson isn`t 'broke' down." NYP Holdings, Inc.
http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/more_sports/iverson_isn_broke_down_o9flvhfTwhRD1lNMWBFuyJ
(accessed April 27, 2012)

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Why We Started This Page?

2012-04-28T19:22:00.000-07:00

We (Allen Iverson fans) have started this page to publicly fight for Allen Iverson`s return to the NBA.

This Allen Iverson 2012-13 Campaign to get him back into the NBA is designed to reach ALL Allen Iverson fans worldwide.

This demonstration is being done on a large scale. Spread the word and bring others to the Cause.

Bring Allen Iverson back to the NBA 2012-13.

There is power in numbers.

Faith, Patience, Persistence

United as One #FortheCauseAI3 to “Save Allen Iverson”

Formal Invitation to Join Blog

2012-04-27T17:25:00.000-07:00

If You are a True and Loyal Allen Iverson Fan, then You: "Were Loyal in 1996, Loyal in 2001, Loyal in 2006, and will be Loyal Now, Always and Forever."

Where is Allen Iverson playing right now: Allen Iverson currently is not playing basketball anywhere - not overseas nor in the NBA. So, do not believe any false information or rumors that ill-informed people have put out there about his current status.

Important Information: The only way Iverson can return to the NBA is if one of the 30 NBA organizations (teams) signs him because A.I. is a free agent which means he currently plays for no team and has to be offered a contract in order to get back on an NBA roster.

Iverson has been voicing his desire to return to the NBA since 2010 but general managers (and perhaps David Stern, the commissioner) have been stonewalling (blocking) his NBA comeback for the last couple years.

Allen Iverson needs Our Loyalty and Our Support more than ever. We need Allen Iverson back in the NBA.

Follow Allen Iverson - The Resurrection.

Join the ALLEN IVERSON back to the NBA 2012-13 Campaign. You can also Follow us on Twitter @ceceive333.

Don`t be a bystander. Be an active participator.

Not only does AI deserve to compete among the best but he is good enough to compete among best basketball players in the world. Allen Iverson deserves to be playing in the NBA.

Join us to support Allen Iverson`s return 2012-13.

"Even the smallest person can change the course of the future." – Galadriel

Help us change the course of history. Help us bring Allen Iverson back to the NBA.

There is power in numbers.

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Welcome Message to All New Members

2012-04-27T12:40:00.000-07:00

Welcome to our page. I am not Allen Iverson. I am an Allen Iverson fan and we (A.I. fans) have created this page to Protest the Banishment of Allen Iverson from the NBA in order to get him back into the league next season (preferably). We WILL make an impact by gathering supporters for our Cause, displaying undying compassion, participating on a weekly/monthly basis, and applying GLOBAL pressure on the NBA in bringing Allen Iverson back to the game. Thank you for joining and we are glad to have you on board.

We are pushing to bring A.I. back to the NBA.

Our long-term goal on this site is to draw in over a million supporters from all around the world to Protest the Exile of Allen Iverson from the NBA. So, tell your friends about this Protest to see if they may be interested in joining the movement.

If you have a Twitter page, you can follow me on Twitter @ceceive333 as we expand our Cause. We Tweet and Re-tweet messages of Protest against the the Exile of Allen Iverson from the league.

Bringing Allen Iverson back to the NBA.

There is power in numbers.

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Abstain: Blackout for the Cause AI3

2012-04-17T15:47:00.000-07:00

ABSTAIN: To hold oneself back voluntarily from carrying out a task, especially from something regarded as improper or unhealthy; to voluntarily refrain from doing something; to stop doing something

Protest Idea Conceptualized by Kahlil (dreamsports 70):

The Answer

I've been thinking about how we can further the cause for Iverson and put more pressure on the NBA. If their ratings drop they lose money. If everyone that signs up to support the Cause stops watching NBA games on TNT, ESPN, and/or ABC until Iverson is granted an opportunity to play, that will have a financial impact.

"A Blackout for the Cause AI3."

I've been letting everyone I know in Philly and Atlanta about this. There is power in numbers.

Keep up the good work.

Peace & Blessings,
dreamsports 70
Kahlil

bbc310

I`ve been considering that group form of protest for a while. I myself have not watched a single minute of NBA basketball but in order to make a huge financial impact there will have to be a collective effort by a large number of people to stop watching national NBA games on cable TV - TNT, ESPN, and ABC.

"The Blackout for the Cause AI3."

This is the first real collective demonstration tactic in order to pressure the NBA and NBA general managers into signing Iverson for the 2012-13 season.

United as One #FortheCauseAI3 to "Save Allen Iverson"
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"Blackout for the Cause AI3"

All Allen Iverson Fans and Supporters, voluntarily abstain (refrain) from:
(Option1) Watching NBA games on TNT, ESPN, ESPN3, and ABC AND/OR
(Option2) Listening to NBA games via ESPN radio AND/OR
(Option3) Using espn.com and nba.com for NBA updates AND/OR
(Option4) Taking part in Option1, Option2, and Option3

in order to put pressure on David Stern, NBA general managers, and the National Basketball Association as we push for Iverson`s return to the NBA 2012-13.

There is power in numbers.

Faith, Patience, Persistence

United as One #FortheCauseAI3 to “Save Allen Iverson”

Demonstration Tactic #1: Blackout for the Cause AI3

2012-04-17T09:09:00.000-07:00

Only for a select group of people who have loss interest in the NBA since Iverson last played in 2010.

Blackout for the Cause AI3

http://bebe310.blogspot.com/2012/04/abstain-blackout-for-cause-ai3.html

There is power in numbers.

Faith, Patience, Persistence

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Demonstration Tactic #2: Twitter

2012-04-12T23:11:00.000-07:00

Protest the Banishment of Allen Iverson from the NBA via Twitter through the use of tweets in support of Allen Iverson`s return to the NBA 2012-13.

@ceceive333
@TeamIverson3

There is power in numbers.

Faith, Patience, Persistence

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Demonstration Tactic #3: Youtube

2012-04-12T22:36:00.000-07:00

Protest the Banishment of Allen Iverson from the NBA via Youtube through the use of posts/comments in support of Allen Iverson`s return to the NBA 2012-13.

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There is power in numbers

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Demonstration Tactic #4: Email NBA Front Office

2012-04-12T22:04:00.000-07:00

Protest the Banishment of Allen Iverson from the NBA via Emailing the NBA`s Front Office in support of Allen Iverson`s return to the NBA 2012-13.

http://www.nba.com/email_us/contact_us.html

Sample Statement

The game is not the same without Allen Iverson. Iverson`s return to the game is desired by millions of fans and needed for the sustenance and advancement of the League. Give all fans a reason to follow the game for an entire season. Give all fans a reason to be interested in the game from one week to the next. Give all fans a reason to be excited about the game again. Give all fans a chance to see how the game should be played - giving 110% effort, playing with a competitive, FEARLESS nature for 48 minutes. We (Loyal Allen Iverson Fans) want Allen Iverson back in the NBA. Bring Allen Iverson back to the game (this season or next season).

There is power in numbers

Faith, Patience, Persistence

United as One #FortheCauseAI3 to “Save Allen Iverson”

Demonstration Tactic #5: Facebook

2012-04-12T20:15:00.000-07:00

Protest the Banishment of Allen Iverson from the NBA via Facebook through the use of posts/comments in support of Allen Iverson`s return to the NBA 2012-13.

Like & Support Allen Iverson on His Official Facebook page and other pages that support Allen Iverson`s return to the NBA.

[1] Allen Iverson (Official Facebook Page)

https://www.facebook.com/alleniverson

[2] Allen Iverson

https://www.facebook.com/aitimeline#!/aitimeline

[3] “Let Iverson Play” Rally

https://www.facebook.com/LetIversonPlay

[4] Get Allen Iverson back in the NBA

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Get-Allen-Iverson-back-in-the-NBA/162655627116018

There is power in numbers

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Allen Iverson - The Resurrection

Commissioner David Stern: Bring Allen Iverson Back to the NBA Petition!!

Petitioning NBA Commissioner David Stern

NBA Commissioner David Stern: Allow Allen Iverson to play in NBA again and retire like a great!

by nick paul

To read the rest of this letter and sign the petition go to:

http://www.change.org/petitions/nba-commissioner-david-stern-allow-allen-iverson-to-play-in-nba-again-and-retire-like-a-great#

#TeamIverson

#BAB BRING A.I. BACK

#NNAI NBA Needs A.I.

Official Video: Allen Iverson The Resurrection 2.0 (2012-13)

Allen Iverson: Misunderstood

Iverson Mythology: Discrediting Practice and Fitness Lies, Part 1

[3] Sabrina B. “NBA: Allen Iverson Explains Why he Wants Back in the NBA In Slam Interview.” FunkMaster Flex, LTD. http://www.inflexwetrust.com/2011/06/07/nba-alleniverson-explains-why-he-wants-back-in-the-nba-in-slam-interview/ (accessed April 27, 2012).

Iverson Mythology: Discrediting Practice and Fitness Lies, Part 2

Iverson Mythology: Discrediting Practice and Fitness Lies, Part 3

Allen Iverson's Ultimate Workout and Training Routine: Part 2

Earlier A.I., showed us the exercises that he uses to get his body in playing shape for beating that he takes during the NBA season. Here is the rest of this routine with explanations from his strength coach along with Iverson speaking about his goals:

Clip 5: Allen Iverson on His Training Goals

Clip 6: Allen Iverson Doing Squats and Pulls

Clip 7: Allen Iverson and Crossover Symmetry Pulls

Clip 8: Allen Iverson and Medical Ball Lateral Steps

Allen Iverson: Media Hatred & Vilification, Part 1

Allen Iverson vs 2011-12 NBA Guards (EAST)

Allen Iverson vs 2011-12 NBA Guards (WEST)

Allen Iverson Career Stats: Nothing Short of Greatness

Allen Iverson: Still Got It - Never Lost It (Part 1)

Worldwide Support for Allen Iverson (China Loves AI)

Fan Appreciation, Part 1: Allen Iverson Back to the NBA

Fan Appreciation, Part 2: Allen Iverson Back to the NBA

Fan Appreciation, Part 3: Allen Iverson Back to the NBA

Rip Hamilton: Allen Iverson is Better than 75% of the People in the NBA

Why We Started This Page?

Formal Invitation to Join Blog

Welcome Message to All New Members

Abstain: Blackout for the Cause AI3

Demonstration Tactic #1: Blackout for the Cause AI3

Demonstration Tactic #2: Twitter

Demonstration Tactic #3: Youtube

Demonstration Tactic #4: Email NBA Front Office

Demonstration Tactic #5: Facebook