Celtics Discussed Iverson
by Jeff Clark on Nov 25, 2009 6:57 AM EST
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Print"We have had internal discussions about (Iverson)," Ainge said yesterday, "but a decision like this has to be unanimous, and it wasn’t."
Among the questions surrounding Iverson are cost (not a problem after he was willing to go to the Grizzlies for $3.1 million), how much he could help a club and whether, in the case of a good team like the Celts, he’d be willing to come off the bench.
"Those are all things to be considered, but we never got to the point where we discussed them with Allen or his agent," Ainge said.
If things changed around the Celts, via injury or otherwise, and Iverson still is available, the subject would be back on the table.
"He’s someone I would definitely consider if I felt we had a need," Ainge said. "But I like the team we have now, and we don’t have that need."
Make it stop.
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Heh, I could have him here for a brief stint tbh.
Wouldn’t mind seeing him function on a squad like ours. Curiosity killed the cat though, didn’t it?
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"but a decision like this has to be unanimous, and it wasn’t"
lemme guess, Danny wanted him and Doc said “not a chance”
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I wonder what Danny's tone of voice was like when he said that
“but a decision like this has to b eunanimous, and…(sigh)…it wasn’t.”
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PLEASE NO!
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by North Station Sports on Nov 25, 2009 7:13 AM EST reply actions
if depends on what AI has in his mind atm after so much drama
iwhether hes still refusing to coming or the bench or is willing to help a good team as a bench player makes a lot difference
by friedgreentomatoes on Nov 25, 2009 8:43 AM EST reply actions
I've Changed My Mind
I was totally against it but I’ve changed my mind. Why not? They’re playing bad basketball anyway so Iverson would fit right in. Besides, the media circus that would surround his arrival would be fun to watch.
I'm all for it!
Bring in A.I…. On a night when Ray’s shot isn’t falling, sit him and bring Iverson in. A.I. can add the scoring punch and demands respect from the defense. Even if he doesn’t score 30 a night, he is going to create opportunities on the floor for the other guys, either Perk and Garnett down low, or Pierce on the wing. Opposing defenses would not be able to plan for us, they would need 6 guys on the court to stop our 5. I’m all for that.
by funkstarrdeluxe on Nov 25, 2009 9:28 AM EST reply actions
anyone who thinks
iverson wouldn’t help hang #18 this year is smoking something.
i know he’s a cancer
i know he’s got issues
i know he wants a ring
i know he plays hard when he’s motivated
i think it’d be extremely helpful
with the squad they have and the elder statesman on this team, i think they’d keep him in check
DO IT DO IT DO IT
Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk
I agree with 2 of the 7 points on your checklist....
1} He`s a cancer
2} He`s got issues
one more
he does want a ring——-on his own terms only—-but he does want a ring.
Um. i would not defend this move
I dont want him anywhere NEAR OUR TEAM
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what is wrong with danny and whining about rondos maturity, but now having signed Stephon Marbury and considering Allen Iverson to add to the locker room?
Honestly, this move would break my heart, because it would be a wasted basketball season for me, im sorry but i would have a hard time watching or rooting at that point, and besides theres no question in my mind the team wouldnt go anywhere with him
Just Say No
His problem with the Grizzlies and the Pistons was he wanted to start. No way he starts in Boston. I would like to see who on the team wanted him and who didn’t want him
Consideration
I am glad they talked about it, considered it. He is a Player and the Celts could probably afford him. That said, I don’t think the Celts need a point/off guard who is used to being a dominant player. I don’t think they need him, and I don’t think he would fit a role that the
Celts need. But he is a Player.
Standing Around
They’ve been standing around for 5 games. They might as well give the ball to Iverson and stand around. What’s the harm? At least he might score a few points.
steven i smith is reporting that Iverson is retiring. Let’s hope that for the first time in steven’s extinguished career that he knows what he’s talking about.
AI brought this on himself.
Can’t say I’m terribly disappointed that he’s so unwanted he’s leaving the league. His ego has finally caught up to him.
Don't Trade Rondo or Perk!
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