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Meet Allen Iverson, NBA Punching Bag
Meet Allen Iverson, NBA Punching Bag
Allen Iverson has taken his fair share of blows over the years both on the court and from the media, but perhaps nothing like the criticism that’s been leveled his way since joining the Detroit Pistons over a month ago.
Ridiculous Allen Iverson Pass - Video
Ridiculous Allen Iverson Pass - Video
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Iverson draws praise from Brown
detnews.com — Nobody has coached Allen Iverson longer. Nobody knows his strengths and weaknesses better. So when Larry Brown says he thinks the Iverson project is going to work in Detroit, you pay heed. (more) Iverson draws praise from Brown
Pistons' Iverson fined $25,000 by league
nba.com — Allen Iverson of the Detroit Pistons has been fined $25,000 for directing inappropriate language towards a fan, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations. (more) Pistons' Iverson fined $25,000 by league
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The Roundup: Angry John Daly, AFL ‘09 Still Alive
The Big Lead — ... Volcker speaks, we all should listen: “Bringing consumption back in line with income would not only crimp individuals and families, but also require major readjustments in the global economy” … monkey smuggler, busted … who will mourn the loss of the local newspaper? … Donny Deutsch busts up a marriage … video of Jessica Biel from her new movie role as a stripper … Allen Iverson, punching bag. (Empty the Bench) Terrell “Rudolph” Owens is in the Christmas ...

Morning Blogdome: This Is What Hockey Looks Like In Iowa [Morning Blogdome]
Deadspin — ... • Not the answer?: Believe it or not, the Allen Iverson in Detroit experiment has not gone that smoothly. [Empty the Bench] ...

Detroit Pistons aren't surrendering, but what is the problem?
Full-Court Press — ... contenders anymore." It's hard to believe that Joe Dumars believes that adding Allen Iverson would result in the Pistons not being at least Eastern Conference contenders. That doesn't seem to fit the mold of the way Joe Dumars believes a team should strive to be every night. Setting the team up to have as much salary cap flexibility in order to restructure the Pistons to become NBA Champions again does fit the mold, and Joe Dumars has done a fantastic job in that regard. Some will put the blame squarely on the addition of Allen Iverson, others will point to the fact that Michael ...

The 10-man rotation, starring Greg Oden in a blue funk
Ball Don't Lie — ... Lost "Saturday Night Live" footage of Charles Barkley just chilling with Nirvana. 6th: Bucks Diary. Is it time for the Bucks to wash their hands of Michael Redd? (Yes.) 7th: SLAM Online. And the Golden Globe for 'Best Flop' goes to ... Amar'e Stoudemire! 8th: Both Teams Played Hard. Camp, shoot. Camp, shoot. Camp, shoot. Machine live in tent with gun. 9th: ETB. Let's stop the "stick a fork in him, A.I. is done and so are the Pistons" talk, shall ...

CP3’s Thievery and AI’s Punchbaggery
Both Teams Played Hard — ... The first is on how Allen Iverson is now the predictable scapegoat in Detroit’s struggles and how his perceived me-first/team-second play and Outbreak monkeyesque infectious personality is obviously being demonized in sharp contrast to Chauncey’s golden-boy/winner intangibles and leadership that have led reinvigorated the Nuggets franchise since the blockbuster trade. Essentially, it’s a great rebuttal to the over-simplicity of most NBA coverage that assumes, as he writes, “an All-Star is an All-Star and that A.I. should ...

Buzzer Beaters
Hoops Addict — ... would love to play for the Canadian National Team? The Red Rocket! * Devin Harris: From getting clowned in England to getting cozy with the Lakers girls. * Countless Raptors fans have December 15th marked on their calanders. No, it’s not because it’s my birthday. No, it’s not because Vince Carter comes back to town and they have yet another chance to boo him mercilessly. Why then? Check out Petemarasmitch for the answer. * Meet Allen Iverson, NBA punching bag. * Happy Anniversary to And ...

Seatowning 12/15
SeaTown Sports — ... Edge]  +Jim Michalczik for Husky O-Line coach? [Seattle Times] +He's the offensive coordinator now [Seattle Times] National +Filthy Michael Jordan commercial by Nike [Sportaphile] +People need to give Allen Iverson a break [EmptytheBench]  +Finally! A video that sums up this year perfectly ...

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nba.fanhouse.com 11/5/2008 — Iverson is ready to do anything to help Detroit win ... even practice.
McDyess back with Pistons a month after tradeFOXSports.com News for NBA 12/10/2008
Antonio McDyess has re-signed with the Detroit Pistons a month after being dealt to Denver as part of the Allen Iverson trade. The Pistons announced Tuesday that McDyess was back for the rest of the season, but did not disclose financial terms of the ...
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Allen Iverson: Why Won't You ANSWER?Bleacher Report - NBA 12/11/2008
If you're an Allen Iverson fan, it's kind of rough these days. With each game that passes that ends with a L, the criticisms veiled as questions grow louder. Is AI a winner? Is AI finally showing his age? Is AI the franchise-killer some have always ...
Allen Iverson: The Man, The Myth, The Dying LegendBleacher Report - NBA 12/11/2008
The Iverson/Billups trade is about a month old now, which makes it the perfect time to see who came out with the better deal. At first glance it looked like a win-win for both of the teams. Billups would go back to his hometown of Denver and give ...
Detroit Pistons Continue to StruggleBleacher Report - NBA 12/12/2008
"I just don't like the fact that right now we're a team where if things are not going good, we sort of give into it."—Pistons coach Michael Curry It's been another rough couple of weeks for the Pistons. Grumblings amongst the players about ...