Published 7/4/2009
by Michael Maxwell
at Bleacher Report - NBA
There are plenty of rumors circulating that have the Bulls completing a sign and trade to acquire Allen Iverson for Ben Gordon.
Many fans feel this would be bad for the Bulls, but I disagree. Some criticisms of this trade are that Iverson tends to command the ball and doesn't like to get his teammates involved, but up until last year Iverson had recorded at least 6.8 assists per game since 2003. This would be more passing then the Bulls are accustomed to with Gordon, as Gordon has never achieved four assists per game.
I personally feel this would be a good move for the Bulls to atleast get something rather than just letting Ben Gordon walk. Also, this probably wouldn't afftect the Bulls D-Wade/Chris Bosh chase in 2010, because it's likely Iverson would get a one year deal in order to complete the sign and trade. Honestly, if the Bulls don't make this move, they probably won't make much noise. If they do make the move, they may not make much noise either, but they could and at least they would ...
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