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Pistons' Iverson misses practice, faces 'hefty' fine
Pistons> guard Allen Iverson missed practice Thursday and will be levied a "hefty" fine, coach Michael Curry said.
Iverson post-game presser about struggles with Pistons
Iverson post-game presser about struggles with Pistons
thehoopdoctors.com — So far, not so good for Allen Iverson in a Detroit Pistons uniform. The team isn’t winning,... Iverson has been fined for missing practice, his jumper hasn’t been falling, and as recently as tonight he’s struggling to even hit open lay-ups. Could it just be trouble adjusting to his new team? Or ... (more) Iverson post-game presser about struggles with Pistons
We talking bout practice?  Iverson misses again
We talking bout practice? Iverson misses again
sftsports.com — Is Allen Iverson serious? I really thought he was going to put on his big boy pants... and try to be a good teammate. I was wrong. (more) We talking bout practice? Iverson misses again
Allen Iverson misses practice, won't start Friday | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press
freep.com — Editor's note: This story was updated on Thursday, 9:15 p.m. Pistons coach Michael Curry held practice on... Thanksgiving because his newest player, Allen Iverson, wasn't part of the team during training camp and has had less than a month to get familiar ... (more) Allen Iverson misses practice, won't start Friday | ...
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Thanksgiving Day Thoughts
Rip City Project | A Portland Trailblazers blog — ... Off the Blazers for a second. Allen Iverson missed practice today. I was thankful for this because it gave at least 4-5 money 'Practice?!?!' jokes during Meal #1 of the day. I feel like I'm about to pull a Mark Schlereth on NFL Live but...really AI? Practice on Thanksgiving morning sucks. Everyone could agree. But he has to realize he isn't on an island. First off there are people who have road games on Thanksgiving, pulling them away from their families and what not. I'm not hearing any complaints from them. Not to mention the other teams who have practice. Or what about all ...

Backcourt insubordination
NBA Noise — ... Allen Iverson apparently decided that practicing on Thanksgiving day was too much to ask, as he was the only Detroit Pistons player absent from a mandatory practice today. Pistons coach Michael Curry said that Iverson will be issued a "hefty" fine and hasn't decided if A.I. will play in Friday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. I can't wait to hear Iverson's reasoning on why he missed practice, but I'm sure the Pistons brass are finding this press-conference to be much less funny at this point. ...

(Insert Practice Joke Here)
CelticsBlog — ... For those who chose to spend Thanksgiving immersed slowly in turkey, family and football (and who could blame you?), Allen Iverson faces an undisclosed fine and a possible benching tonight against Milwaukee for - you guessed it! - missing practice. ...

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Sports articles at Blogcritics — ... , Steelers safety, for guaranteeing a win over the Patriots for the second straight year (the first time he wasn't correct and also got burned deep by Tom Brady). •  Allen Iverson , Pistons guard, for missing practice on Thanksgiving. •  ...

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