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Source: Grizzlies' Allen Iverson mulling retirement
Source: Grizzlies' Allen Iverson mulling retirement
Allen Iverson is contemplating retirement if he doesn't rejoin the Grizzlies, according to a source with knowledge of the veteran guard's situation. Iverson left the team Saturday after receiving permission from Griz owner Michael Heisley to deal with a personal matter. The stress associated ...
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Iverson/Knicks Could Be The Perfect Match
Iverson/Knicks Could Be The Perfect Match
sportingnews.com — No telling yet why Iverson's debating retirement . (If the rumor's true, that is.) We also don't know if it's because of the as yet unidentified "personal matter" or having to come off the bench, or whatever relationship there might be ... (more) Iverson/Knicks Could Be The Perfect Match
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commercialappeal.com — Who said that Lionel Hollins and the Memphis Grizzlies can't stop anyone? They're on the verge of putting an end to Allen Iverson's basketball career. After three games with the Grizzlies, Iverson is contemplating retirement for "personal reasons." If ... (more) Geoff Calkins: AI trouble? Lionel Hollins may not want ...
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Iverson retiring?
NBA - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports — ... go. It's a real family issue that I don't think should be reported." Of course that family issue could be the Iversons getting together to talk about Allen's lack of playing time. It remains to be seen whether Iverson will simply separate from the team personally. The problem for him is that there don't seem to be any teams that will bring him onboard and start him. And obviously that doesn't sit well with him. So the word on the street now is that Iverson is considering retirement, according to the Memphis Commercial Appeal.

Will A.I. Retire?
SLAM Online — ... There’s speculation in Memphis that Iverson might call it quits: “Allen Iverson is contemplating retirement if he doesn’t rejoin the Grizzlies, according to a source with knowledge of the veteran guard’s situation. Iverson left the team Saturday after receiving permission from Griz owner Michael Heisley to deal with a personal matter. The stress associated with a family issue plus Iverson’s frustration over playing a reserve role might spell the end of his 14-year NBA career, according to the source. Heisley said he’s not been ...

Report: Allen Iverson Mulling Retirement
The Baseline — ... The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports Allen Iverson is considering retirement if he doesn't come back to the Grizzlies. Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley said he hasn't heard any news about retirement: ...

Report: Allen Iverson Is Contemplating Retirement
SPORTSbyBROOKSRonald Tillery of the MEMPHIS COMMERCIAL-APPEAL reports this morning that Allen Iverson is now contemplating retirement, something that has Grizzlies Owner Michael Heisley surprised: Allen Iverson Mugshot. Reportedly Considering Retirement I just think if he was going to retire, he’d tell me first,” Heisley said. “I expect him to come back. If he does retire, I’ll be tremendously disappointed. I feel bad because I don’t think that’s the way he should go out. As he’s the owner of the Grizzlies, we’ll give Heisley a pass on his naive reaction. There isn’t a ...

Outlet Pass: End Of Iverson?, Kobe’s Contract + Trade Jackson Already
Hooped Up — ... Allen Iverson is contemplating retirement if he doesn’t rejoin the Grizzlies, according to a source with knowledge of the veteran guard’s situation. The stress associated with a family issue plus Iverson’s frustration over playing a reserve role might spell the end of his 14-year NBA career, according to the source. Memphis Commercial Appeal Kobe Bryant has not signed a contract extension. In fact, it might not happen at all this season.The Lakers guard is under ...

Allen Iverson Might Retire (It Didn’t Have to Be This Way)
Dime Magazine — ... setting this whole thing in motion towards its inevitable, destructive end. The scenario for A.I. fans that saw Allen running with a young, exciting Grizzlies team and then parlaying his one-year contract into something bigger and better never had a chance. Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal

Report: Allen Iverson Mulling Retirement
FanHouse — ... Most thought that if Iverson didn't return to the Grizzlies, then he would surely end up somewhere else. But according to a report in The Commercial Appeal, retirement is something that instead may be on the iconic superstar's mind. ...

Report: Allen Iverson Mulling Retirement
FanHouse — ... Most thought that if Iverson didn't return to the Grizzlies, then he would surely end up somewhere else. But according to a report in The Commercial Appeal, retirement is something that instead may be on the iconic superstar's mind. ...

Iverson contemplating retirement
RedsArmy.com - The Voice Of Celtics Fans — ... left the team Saturday after receiving permission from Griz owner Michael Heisley to deal with a personal matter. The stress associated with a family issue plus Iverson's frustration over playing a reserve role might spell the end of his 14-year NBA career, according to the source. Heisley said he's not been given any indication that Iverson might be leaning towards retirement, and still is holding out hope that the 10-time All-Star will return to Memphis. Commercial Appeal At this point, I say good riddance.  It's too bad. ...

Report: AI considering retirement
Digital Sports Daily — ... The Commercial Appeal reports that a source close to the situation says Allen Iverson is considering retirement if he doesn’t return to the Memphis Grizzlies. ...

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LT Sports — ... over, we need something to talk about in the MLB. How about free agency?  THE FIVE REAL BEST NFL STORYLINES AT MIDSEASON – This is very funny and worth a look. Six sacks? Line heads for dire record – Who’s offensive line is outright offensive? NFL Week 9 Recap – Missed Sunday’s action? Check out what you missed. LT Involved in Hit-And-Run – Say it aint so, LT. Source: Grizzlies’ Allen Iverson mulling retirement – Is Iverson ready to call it quits? ...

Hahn : Make Iverson A Knick
Can't Stop The Bleeding — If Alan Iverson can’t start ahead of Mike Conley, would he get more minutes than Chris Duhon in New York?  Newsday’s Alan Hahn calls a mooted (by him, anyway) Knicks approach towards the iconic, yet embattled point guard “the equivalent of the franchise selling its soul”, while in the following breath, promising, “at least Iverson still has some go-to caliber game and star cachet among fans.”  Hey, if Isiah Thomas was still running the show, I bet this deal would already be done. It could be an ideal ...

Uncontested Shots: Five Things I’ve Learned About This NBA Season So Far
Sir Charles In Charge | An NBA Blog — ... time to gain momentum going forward. Should the Spurs come out of that stretch with an overall record of 11-9 or worse, maybe then we can take a closer look at their possible demise. But until then, put down the pen. I Hate To Say I Told You So About Iverson…But I Told You So. Allen Iverson was granted a leave of absence from the Grizzlies to tend to a personal matter in Atlanta. But even before he left the team he was already making a fuss about coming off the bench. Now there are reports that Iverson is mulling retirement . Here’s ...

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