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Iverson Returns, Unhappy About Role
Iverson Returns, Unhappy About Role
by Matt Steinmetz SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Allen Iverson made his debut for the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night in Sacramento, and for someone who hasn't played in a month or so, it wasn't too bad of one. Iverson, returning from a partial left hamstring tear, had 11 points in 18 minutes in the ...
Iverson says he's 'ready to play' for Grizzlies
commercialappeal.com — Allen Iverson says he's ready to run with the Grizzlies if the trainers give him permission. And MRI results put Iverson closer to his goal Thursday morning when he was cleared to participate in a full-contact practice. But while Griz coach Lionel ... (more) Iverson says he's 'ready to play' for Grizzlies
Behind the Box Score, where K-Mart went off
Behind the Box Score, where K-Mart went off
sports.yahoo.com — Sacramento 127, Memphis 116 Out of nowhere, both Sacramento and Memphis came through with an early-season big top blowout. Full of fun, huge hoops, and fair play; the Grizz and Kings went at it hard from the beginning, pushing the ball and ... (more) Behind the Box Score, where K-Mart went off
Surprise!
Surprise!
detroitbadboys.com — Didn’t see this coming, did you? “I had no problems (with the hamstring),” Iverson said afterward. “I had a problem with my butt from sitting on that bench so long. That’s the only thing I got a problem with.” […] “I’m not a reserve ... (more) Surprise!
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Detroit Bad BoysDidn’t see this coming, did you? “I had no problems (with the hamstring),” Iverson said afterward. “I had a problem with my butt from sitting on that bench so long. That’s the only thing I got a problem with.” […] “I’m not a reserve basketball player. I’ve never been a reserve all my life and I’m not going to start looking at myself as a reserve. … To answer the question, ‘No, I’m not a bench player. I’m not a sixth man. Go look at my resume and that will show ...

Allen Iverson throwing fits already with Memphis Grizzlies
NBA - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports — ... Iverson was disappointed with the number of minutes played, according to FanHouse. "I had no problems (with the hamstring)," Iverson said afterward. "I had a problem with my butt from sitting on that bench so long. That's the only thing I got a problem with." ...

Iverson not Happy on the Bench. That’s no Surprise.
Need4Sheed.com — ... the only thing I got a problem with. Yeah, I’ll be disappointed (if he’s a sub this season),” Iverson said. “I’m not a reserve basketball player. I’ve never been a reserve all my life and I’m not going to start looking at myself as a reserve. … To answer the question, ‘No, I’m not a bench player. I’m not a sixth man. Go look at my resume and that will show you I’m not a sixth man.” Via Fanhouse ...

Your Morning Wood for November 3rd
The Last Angry Fan — ... One game into his tenure with Memphis, and already Allen Iverson is upset about playing time.  Anyone surprised by this…anyone? [Fanhouse] ...

Behind the Box Score, where K-Mart went off
Ball Don't Lie — ... With a couple of three-pointers that were in line, or rimmed out. And then one that flat-out missed. The other seven he took? Those went in. Smooth, sinewy, cocksure and interested again. Welcome back. *** The game was all Sacramento's, but Allen Iverson(notes) needs to be addressed. He waited one game - one game! - before bitching about minutes. This isn't proper journalism etiquette, but let's start with the coach's response quote, before the player's moan. Lionel Hollins? "He ...

Kings/Grizzlies storylines: Iverson dislikes bench role
N/A — ... Memphis Head Coach Lionel Hollins responds: “(Allen Iverson) hasn’t even been with the team until just a couple of days ago. He’s going to come off the bench. He hasn’t played all preseason, hasn’t played the three regular-season games (leading up to Monday’s loss).” said Hollins. “He only practiced three days in training camp before he got hurt so there’s no way I would trot him out there in a starting role.” ...

Wednesday Links - The Early Answer, No Cookies for Big Ben, & Sharapova's Disappointment
DETROIT4LYFE — ... Well, that didn't take long. I'm pretty sure most fans expected to at least get to December before hearing Allen Iverson bitch about his playing time. Over at ...

Court Report: The Answer is No
Roto Arcade — ... looking like they are ready to bring him aboard, he's looking at unemployment for at least the near future. Perhaps it will take a major injury to a team's starting guard to eventually move the needle here. Or perhaps Iverson's rant after just one game with the Grizz this season will prove to be to be his ultimate undoing. Those of you that added AI in recent days can think about another player off the wire ( ...

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Iverson Returns, Unhappy About RoleFanHouse
by Matt Steinmetz SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Allen Iverson made his debut for the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night in Sacramento, and for someone who hasn't played in a month or so, it wasn't too bad of one. Iverson, returning from a partial left hamstring tear, had 11 points in 18 minutes in the ...
Iverson Returns, Unhappy About RoleFanHouse
by Matt Steinmetz SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Allen Iverson made his debut for the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night in Sacramento, and for someone who hasn't played in a month or so, it wasn't too bad of one. Iverson, returning from a partial left hamstring tear, had 11 points in 18 minutes in the ...