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The Impact of Iverson
The Impact of Iverson
In Detroit we always took pride in the fact that our team was of Championship caliber with no quote “Superstar.” You would be surprised (or not) to know that the recent acquisition of Allen Iverson has things moving and shaking in the Pistons organization. This is a media release ...
Allen Iverson Speaks To Steven A. Smith About Joining The Detroit Pistons (Video)
Allen Iverson Speaks To Steven A. Smith About Joining The Detroit Pistons (Video)
allhiphopsports.blogspot.com — AI talks to Steven A. Smith about joining the Pistons and how he is going to tear... that ass up. (more) Allen Iverson Speaks To Steven A. Smith About Joining ...
Pistons' Hamilton saddened by Billups' leaving | The Detroit News
detnews.com — Chris McCosky / The Detroit News NEW YORK -- Joe Dumars saw the hang-dog looks. He saw... the subdued demeanor. He saw, in short, Richard Hamilton not being Richard Hamilton. And he knew immediately what was wrong. It wasn't that the Pistons traded for ... (more) Pistons' Hamilton saddened by Billups' leaving | The ...
Iverson trade boosts Pistons ticket sales
freep.com — Allen Iverson has yet to step on the court as a Piston, but Detroit's new star already... is boosting the team's fortunes. Advertisement The Pistons have averaged 5,000 daily individual ticket sales since the deal was announced Monday. The team also has sold 100 additional season tickets. (more) Iverson trade boosts Pistons ticket sales
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The Iverson Effect
Dime Magazine — ... ). Apparently people in Detroit don’t think so. The Need4Sheed breaks down A.I.’s impact on everything from season ticket sales to TV to the ridiculous amount of hits on the Pistons’ web site. Check it out ...

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