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Point guard praise: Billups over A.I. - The Denver Post
Unquestionably, the Allen Iverson experiment produced some scintillating moments for the Nuggets and their fans. But the more coach George Karl watches Chauncey Billups run his offense and watches Iverson lead the Pistons it has become clearer that Iverson, well, wasn't the answer. "There are ...
Cavs Winning Streak Comes to an End
Cavs Winning Streak Comes to an End
waitingfornextyear.com — Back-to-back games. On the road. Against a top-tier team. The stars were aligned last night for the... 9-2 Cavaliers to become the 9-3 Cavaliers. Last night’s loss to the Pistons was frustrating given our double-digit lead going into halftime. But unlike the majority of the games that ... (more) Cavs Winning Streak Comes to an End
Chauncey Billups opens up
Chauncey Billups opens up
detroitbadboys.com — Was Chauncey Billups observing some kind of moratorium in regards to talking about The Trade? Or have... I just been so focused on Detroit’s side of the deal that I’ve missed all of his previous interviews? I ask because before today ... (more) Chauncey Billups opens up
 Detroit vs. Boston - Recap - November 20, 2008
Detroit vs. Boston - Recap - November 20, 2008
scores.espn.go.com — Rondo's 18 points, 8 assists cruise Celtics by Pistons BOSTON -- The Allen Iverson trade looked good... for the Pistons when they handed the Lakers their first loss of the season and snapped Cleveland's eight-game winning streak. It hasn't helped them ... (more) Detroit vs. Boston - Recap - November 20, 2008
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George Karl Does Not Miss Allen Iverson [NBA]
Deadspin — ... So how is that Allen Iverson for Chauncey Billups trade working out? Funny you should ask! The Nuggets are 5-1 since adding Billups. The Pistons are just 3-3 with A.I., but they did win three straight on the road and gave the Los Angeles Lakers their first loss of the season. So everyone's happy, right? You bet they are! But maybe no one is more quietly pleased than Denver coach George Karl. Ok, maybe not so quietly—since he's just flat out saying that Iverson was a coach's nightmare. (Especially if your coach happens to be George Karl.) ...

George Karl Is Critical Of Allen Iverson's Time With The Nuggets
FanIQ Blog — Throughout my years of watching sports, I've often wondered what coaches really thought of certain players. Like did they think the player was a total jackass? Or overhyped? You know, interesting stuff like that. Only problem is that most coaches just choose to stay professional and never voice these things. Nuggets coach George Karl, however, is more than happy to tell you how much he didn't care for Allen Iverson. ...

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Chauncey Billups scored 26 points, J.R. Smith had eight of his 14 points in a decisive fourth-quarter stretch and the Denver Nuggets overcame poor shooting to hand Minnesota its eighth straight loss, 90-84 on Sunday night. Carmelo Anthony added ...
What If Only The Guards Played...Bleacher Report - NBA 11/18/2008
I have been wondering about this topic for few years now after I saw an all star team with four 7 footers in the game once.  What if only the guards were allowed to play in the game? What I mean by that is basically if you took away the PF and ...
McDyess' focus on Cavs or PistonsSI.com - NBA 11/19/2008
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