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Slam Dunk Central Presents: ESPN Allen Iverson Returns To Philadelphia
Published 3/19/2008 by Jeff Sack at Slam Dunk Central
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A day after his return to Philly, all anyone is talking about is how much Allen Iverson has grown up, as evidenced by how much respect he showed to Philadelphia and the Sixers organization. Last night couldn't have gone better for Philly fans, ...The Post Up: Iverson Comes Home
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By: Holly MacKenzie 10 games played and the match up of the night in my mind was Philadelphia and Denver because the return of AI to Philly was fantastic. The game itself turned out to be a battle until the final buzzer, with Iverson missing a ...
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Philadelphia and Allen Iverson obviously have a special bond, as shown by the welcome the fans in Philly gave him when the Nuggets played the 76ers on Thursday night, and also by Iverson's sentimental press conference following the loss. But it slipped under the radar (thanks to 700 level for catching it) that Iverson came prepared to give the city of Ill a shout-out, as he rocked a pair of ...Allen Iverson returns to Philadelphia
Posted 3/21/2008 on The Jaunt
Mark and I -- fresh off catching a buzz at Chickie's & Pete's -- were in attendance last night for AI's very loud return to Philly. Here's his intro in low def.New in the Shop
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Posted 3/20/2008 on NBA - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports
Much had been made of the fact that Allen Iverson and Philadelphia 76ers coach Maurice Cheeks had not talked since the Iverson's trade to the Denver Nuggets on Dec. 19, 2006. While Iverson was a Sixer, he was close friends with Cheeks, but by the time he was traded, the relationship had deteriorated. Before the Sixers' 115-113 win over Iverson's Denver Nuggets last night, the former ...AI Return Has “One Very Large, Very Angry Man”
Posted 3/20/2008 on SPORTSbyBROOKS
Chris Sheridan of ESPN.com reports on something we wish we’d seen during Allen Iverson’s return to Philadelphia last night. Apparently, at the end of the game, someone pushed Iverson’s mom, who was among AI’s posse behind the Denver bench. Stunningly , a member of the group overreacted, resulting in a confusing confrontation (think Don King ring melee?) that ...AI's Return Not All Warm & Fuzzy
Posted 3/20/2008 on Hugging Harold Reynolds
Despite the thunderous ovation for the return of Allen Iverson to the City of Brotherly Love, not all fans were happy to see the All-Star guard back at the Wachovia Center. Or at least the weren't happy to see his mother. According to ESPN's Chris Sheridan , some fans took to heckling Mrs. AI, which lead to an altercation followed by a "very large, very angry man" being ejected: It was a ...Ballin’: Iverson Returns to Filthydelphia
Posted 3/20/2008 on The Big Lead
Philadelphia 115, Denver 113 : Allen Iverson’s return to Philly was impressive - 32 points, eight assists - until he missed a jumper at the end that would have sent the game into overtime. Fans miss him , and the consensus is that the old man has matured . Cleveland 89, Detroit 73 : Wally Szczerbiak said, “All my buddies, all the fans, everybody, all they want to do is beat ...Iverson’s Emotional Return To Philly
Posted 3/20/2008 on Inside the Iggles | A Blog For Philadelphia Eagles Fans
It’s been 15 months since Allen Iverson has last played basketball in Philadelphia. AI played ten years with the Sixers, and is still beloved by Philadelphia fans. As soon as Iverson stepped on the court fans cheered, and showed Allen that they still have a place for them in their hearts. Iverson then dropped to the [...]Prodigal
Posted 3/19/2008 on Five Tool Tool - The Sports Blog That Loves You Back
Tonight in South Philadelphia, following what should be the only real traffic jam of the year before a Sixers game, Allen Iverson will lead his Denver Nuggets into battle in a building that he more or less created. The Nuggets have a better team and record, but the Sixers have the better playoff situation, since they are in the Leastern Conference -- hell, .500 might get home-court for ...Brotherly Love?
Posted 3/19/2008 on SidelineShow.com-SportsTalk Radio
Tonight in Philadelphia Allen Iverson will return back were he played 10 seasons as a 76er and had the franchise on his back for a decade. Iverson has had a hall of fame career mostly with the 76ers by winning scoring titles taking his team to the finals with Larry Brown his head coach and [...]Welcome home Allen Iverson
Posted 3/19/2008 on The Eric Gargiulo Blog at phillyBurbs.com
I am not surprised but disappointed after learning that our Philadelphia 76ers will not be honoring the “Answer” tonight. The Sixers will allow the applause during the lineups to serve as tribute to Allen Iverson. The Philadelphia 76ers should be ashamed of themselves for not honoring a true Philadelphia legend.A Homecoming For The Answer
Posted 3/19/2008 on Depressed Fan
Today is an important day for the city of Philadelphia, the 76ers and most importantly, Sixers fans. Allen Iverson is making his return to the Wachovia Center, with his 9th place Denver Nuggets in tow. It's his first trip back to Philly since the trade that seemingly decimated this once proud franchise, but may have actually saved it. When Iverson takes the floor tonight, I'm expecting him to ...What to Expect Tonight
Posted 3/19/2008 on Poor Sports: Bitter Philly Sports Fans Sound Off
You may have already heard. Allen Iverson will be playing a basketball game in Philadelphia tonight - the first time since last year's trade. Pretty exciting stuff, if you ask me. I, along with a few other Poor Sports characters, will be in attendence. I'm hoping for AI to drop 50 in a losing effort by the Nugs. We'll see. What I'm most excited for is the deafening cheers that will explode ...Iverson Returns to Philly Tonight; Surely They Won't Boo Him
Posted 3/19/2008 on FanHouse
Allen Iverson and the city of Philadelphia used to go together like ... lamb and tunafish. Or perhaps you prefer spaghetti and meatball. Either way, Iverson was for many years synonymous with the ideals of a Philly superstar -- that whole "never say die" attitude, even if he got heckled a bit for his work ethic re: practice. And he returns to the City of Brotherly Love tonight for the first ...Best and Worst of Allen Iverson's Time With Philadelphia 76ers
Posted 3/19/2008 on HoopsVibe NBA Blog
Last night s pick-up run turned into twelve men debating Allen Iverson s upcoming return to Philadelphia. Discussing The Answer s time as a 76er perfectly divided the guys. Six remembered his swooping drives MVP season and playoff heroics the other six remembered his off-court issues ...Brotherly Love for Allen Iverson
Posted 3/19/2008 on ESPN.com - True Hoop - Blog
Phil Jasner of the Philadelphia Daily News quotes Charles Barkley -- also an outspoken former Sixer who returned to play against his longtime former team -- on Allen Iverson's homecoming to Philadelphia: Barkley wanted out because he felt he didn't have enough help, because he didn't see a solid chance to win. Iverson, although he never said it publicly, had to feel similarly. "He can't be ...Iverson Returns To Philly Tonight
Posted 3/19/2008 on The Starting Five
http://youtube.com/watch?v=eGDBR2L5kzI Allen Iverson is making his return to Philly this evening at 7 pm. The Nuggets were smacked in the face last night by Detroit 136-120 and should be a little heated. Is it me or are NBA teams putting up points like it’s the 80’s this season? Does Denver plan to throw Alex English, Dan Issel and Ernest Maurice Vandeweghe III at the Sixers ...Iverson set for Wednesday's "emotional" return to Philly
Posted 3/18/2008 on NBA - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports
Since being traded from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Denver Nuggets on Dec. 19, 2006, Allen Iverson has been consistent in his approach toward playing his ex-teammates. Iverson has insisted that while he enjoyed playing with his former teammates, that competing against the Sixers players is nothing extra special. Performing in front of the Sixers fans is apparently a different story. ...
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John Smallwood: Iverson's Return to Philly Is One to Remember
Published 3/20/2008 on NBA.com: News
In the PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS, John Smallwood writes "SOMETIMES YOU can go home again, especially if you are Allen Iverson, the house you're returning to is the Wachovia Center, and the family you're reintroducing yourself to are the 20,000 76ers ...Philly crowd shows Iverson love in return
Published 3/19/2008 on SportingNews.com NBA News and Exclusive Analysis
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Allen Iverson took a different route to the Wachovia Center than he did in his years with the 76ers, dressed in an unfamiliar locker room and sat on the visitor's bench. Wearing his Denver uniform instead of the familiar No. 3 Sixers jersey, an open ...Iverson's Top 10 Philly Moments
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In this non-stop, 24/7 crazy world we're living in, you rarely get the chance to stop and reflect. Tonight Iverson will get that chance, for 60 seconds at least, as the city of Philadelphia will rise to their feet, put their hands together and let ...Iverson Returns to Philly Tonight
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