miamiherald.com - 7/8/2009
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His nickname was ''The Answer'' back before that became a question. At age 34, he is no long-term solution for the Heat or any other NBA team. But here, at least, he might just be something worthy of a new nickname.
hailmaryjane.com - 7/15/2009
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hailmaryjane.com —
At this point the Clippers seem like the
front runners to score Allen Iverson. If they do...
get him, there is at least one Clipper who will be happy about it. Check out what Baron Davis had to say about it on his twitter account last night.
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Baron Davis wants Allen Iverson On The Clippers?
mysportsrumors.com - 7/13/2009
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mysportsrumors.com —
One of the biggest surprises to me this
NBA off season has been Allen Iverson . To...
me the surprise is in how little interest there has been around the league for his services. The guy has immense talent and could provide a big boost to any borderline playoff team. He can be an even bigger ...
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AI - Memphis or Miami ?
latimes.com - 7/14/2009
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latimes.com —
Until now, the team expressing the most interest
in Iverson was Memphis, but team owner Michael Heisley...
was quoted today in the Commercial Appeal as saying he thought the Grizzlies were a last resort for Iverson. Iverson, who turned 34 last month, ...
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Clippers in 'very serious' talks with Allen Iverson - ...
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ESPN.com - TrueHoop —
... Greg Cote of The Miami Herald: "Nickname was 'The Answer' back before that became a question. At age 34, he is no long-term solution for the Heat or any other NBA team. But here, at least, he might just be something worthy of a new nickname. Allen Iverson: 'The Gesture.' Miami signing the free agent Iverson, and the interest is mutual, could be the pacifier that serves to mollify superstar Dwyane Wade, who has gone public -- though tactfully -- with his displeasure over his team being passive so far this summer while Eastern Conference rivals are making moves ...
What Would Happen to AI's Image with Clips?
The Baseline —
... , which would be the equivalent of being put out to pasture in Siberia. Over the last week or so, we've also heard whispers that Iverson might join forces with Dwyane Wade in Miami. There's no way of knowing exactly how you'd play Iverson and Wade together -- both are used to being the focal point of the offense. I just don't see the two achieving a Monroe-Frazier like synergy; their respective games, however versatile, are just too dominant. Regardless, compared to Memphis, AI could break even in Miami, though with a possibility of a messy repeat of Denver. ...
What Would Happen to AI's Image with Clips?
The Sporting Blog —
... , which would be the equivalent of being put out to pasture in Siberia. Over the last week or so, we've also heard whispers that Iverson might join forces with Dwyane Wade in Miami. There's no way of knowing exactly how you'd play Iverson and Wade together -- both are used to being the focal point of the offense. I just don't see the two achieving a Monroe-Frazier like synergy; their respective games, however versatile, are just too dominant. Regardless, compared to Memphis, AI could break even in Miami, though with a possibility of a messy repeat of Denver. ...
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Since Dwyane Wade is so concerned that the Miami Heat might not be a championship contender I have a suggestion for him; sign for less money to allow the Heat to add other free agents.
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