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Allen Iverson Fallout: The Positives for the Pistons

 
I've heard and read a lot of negatives referring to the Allen Iverson trade.  Being a Pistons fan, as well as an Iverson fan, I felt it was my duty to put a positive spin on this trade.  Obviously, I can't explain how the inconsistency we've seen is a positive, but the more time this team spends together, the less inconsistency we'll see. Many people like to point out how well Denver is playing since they received Chauncey Billups.  Denver has a great record, there's no doubt.  They are playing with a true point guard, who also happens to be one of the top five in the league.  In George Karl's system, the need for a true point guard is very important.  Not to mention one that plays defense.  Think back to Gary Payton in Seattle. People complain about the Pistons record since Iverson has been in the lineup.  The Pistons finished the month of November 10-6. Last year with Billups, the Pistons were 9-5 at the end of November.  Doesn't seem like ... (link)

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