Iverson Watch 2K9: Go New York, Go New York, Go!

by CasualHoya on Nov 18, 2009 10:24 PM EST in Georgetown Family Comment 15 comments

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I've wanted to see Allen Iverson rock the Garden since 1995, so the news of his potentially imminent signing with the Knicks is intriguing to say the least. We all know AI's play has declined over the past few years, but can you see any negatives for him playing in MSG on that awful Knicks squad? Let's be honest, he'll automatically become the best guard on the team (tonight's starters were Chris Duhon and Toney friggin' Douglas) and there's no reason he can't average 18+ per game in D'Antoni's fun and gun offense.

Not sure why this deal is taking so long, especially given that the Knicks are 2-9 and going nowhere, and oh, Iverson has the same agent as Mr. LeBron James. I scratch your back, you scratch mine. Wouldn't you start watching the Knicks again with Iverson running the show? This HAS to happen.

In other news, nice game for Roy Hibbert tonight.

Again.

Casually.

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new york sports teams are terrible

except for the yanks

Good talk.

by Hire Esherick on Nov 19, 2009 9:43 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

watched blazers v pistons last night

because of injuries and the fact the pistons were down 20, summers got to play. he promptly took two illadvised drives to the hoop and had his shot blocked. Ahh memories. But strangely enough the pistons made a bit of run when he was in to get the score closer.

by bunk moreland on Nov 19, 2009 9:58 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

stranger than what happened in dc last night?

wizards beat the cavs? whaaat?!?

Good talk.

by Hire Esherick on Nov 19, 2009 11:24 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

well bullets starting pg did shoot 6 for 22

how could they not win with that kind of marksmanship.

by bunk moreland on Nov 19, 2009 11:56 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

1-8 for downtown too

austin freeman would fit in perfectly on that team

Good talk.

by Hire Esherick on Nov 19, 2009 12:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

going forward

Please refer to the Wizards as the Bullets.

Thanks.

Casually.

by CasualHoya on Nov 19, 2009 11:27 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

wizards

what a crap name

at least bullets paid homage to NE DC

Good talk.

by Hire Esherick on Nov 19, 2009 11:55 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Well, the Wizards was a better choice than any of the others

when they decided to change the name during the late 90s Webber-Howard era. I don’t remember what the other choices were, fans got to “vote” for the team name, other than that they were clearly rigged so that Wizards would be chosen. The only option I do remember was the “Sea Dogs”. I wanted that to win so badly, just for the absurdity of it all.

I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.

by HoyaGoon on Nov 19, 2009 6:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Since you're in New Orleans now

Wouldn’t the proper spelling be the les Bullez?

I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.

by HoyaGoon on Nov 19, 2009 6:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I prefer Buzzards

It is a nice mix of wizards and bullets…

Blip

by JahidiLikesPie on Nov 19, 2009 11:34 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

The Heat is on...

From today’s NY Daily News

With all signs pointing toward the Knicks signing Allen Iverson once he clears waivers at 6 p.m. on Thursday, the Miami Heat have become late entrants in the sweepstakes.

According to sources, the Heat are now “hot after” Iverson as well.

That could be because they are not happy with Mario Chalmers’ running of the offense, or because they simply want to make the Knicks pay more than the $1.4 million veteran’s minimum they will likely offer. The Knicks are still in control here, as Iverson won’t have to share the ball with Dwyane Wade in New York, while they still have a mid-level exception they can use if necessary. Then again, if AI wants to win a championship, he could decide to play in Miami if their interest is legitimate.

Casually.

by CasualHoya on Nov 19, 2009 11:52 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

always loved AI, but he has become the Canswer

This late push has moved him up the all cancer team rankings. Tinsley, ZBO, Ricky Davis, Starbury and Darius Miles had better watch out.

by bunk moreland on Nov 19, 2009 12:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Ricky Davis

Had the pleasure of watching Ricky Davis play in person on Tuesday night against the Hornets.

Unfortunately he didn’t get enough burn for me to see his patented grab rebounds off of my own basket to get a triple double, but he did spend the majority of his time during timeouts staring at the Honeybees instead of Coach Dunleavy.

Maybe he’s smarter than we think he is.

Casually.

by CasualHoya on Nov 19, 2009 12:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Shoals wants AI in NY

I think this would be awesome, mostly because Iverson is my favorite athlete ever and I want to see him keep playing, but also the fireworks he could produce in that offense could be awesome.

Bethlehem Shoals at the Sporting News agrees:

This is about Iverson as a national attraction, worthy of the biggest stage the league has to offer. Does this make a mockery of AI, or the Knicks? Only if you have something better in mind. It would good, harmless fun that might bring a degree of healing to all, and work to figure out who AI really is, and what his true place has been in the last decade. All because we’ll get several months of candid, charming Iverson who realizes he’s got the green light to, well, entertain and reflect at the same time. If Jay-Z can now record songs ready-made for the city’s bureau of tourism, why not Iverson’s basketball and the Knicks brand together for one meaningless season? It makes both relevant again.

"It was almost like if Harry didn't call it, it wasn't real." - Jayson Stark

by Chris Haines on Nov 19, 2009 1:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs