Iverson Will Meet With Memphis

by Jeff Clark on Sep 7, 2009 9:00 AM EDT in NBA Articles

Stein: Allen Iverson has Monday meeting scheduled with the Memphis Grizz - ESPN

Allen Iverson has dropped his strongest hint yet that he will soon be joining the Memphis Grizzlies, announcing via his Twitter account Sunday night that he has a face-to-face meeting scheduled Monday with Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley and other club officials. "I want to help them develop a winner," Iverson wrote.

Reached later Sunday by ESPN.com, Heisley confirmed that the meeting will take place Monday in Atlanta, where Iverson has been working out in preparation for next season.

The Griz have no chance to give Iverson the Championship he says he wants, but they appear to be the only ones willing to shell out more than a minimum contract to get him. Plus he has a pretty good shot at starting.

Memphis gets a guy that might generate a little interest and ticket sales. Combining him with Zach Randolph should make for an interesting team. I'll just leave it at that.

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Maybe this will at least get the ball rolling for some of the backup vets that still need to be signed. I believe you posted the other day that bit that said not much will happen with guys like Tyronn Lue until Ramon Sessions and Allen Iverson are taken care of.

by Greg Payne on Sep 7, 2009 9:16 AM EDT reply actions

yup

that’s my hope

"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers" Henry V

by Jeff Clark on Sep 7, 2009 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions

Good Point.

by CelticPride18 on Sep 7, 2009 9:55 AM EDT up reply actions

I don’t really believe Iverson really wants a championship, or else who can easily attach himself to a contender.

by CelticPride18 on Sep 7, 2009 9:54 AM EDT reply actions

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I try to type to fast.

by CelticPride18 on Sep 7, 2009 9:56 AM EDT up reply actions

maybe no contender is trying to sign him

by celtics94 on Sep 7, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions

From superstardom to.........Memphis!

Welcome to mortality, AI. No one good wants you. That’s what it means. Personally I’ve always looked forward to an AI game against the C’s. You hustle, you shoot lights out, you are fast. A little too tatted for my taste but overall you were fun to watch. Now this? Maybe Memphis will take you!!! YOU CAN STILL PLAY. I’m sure you have plenty of money in the bank but that is one bad career management job. Either fire your agent or try listening to him.

by Wildblu1 on Sep 7, 2009 10:26 AM EDT reply actions

Just as long as he never comes to Boston!

by Mike-Dub on Sep 7, 2009 10:29 AM EDT reply actions

ditto

I think he’d help us most if he is on the Laker’s, Cav’s, or Magic roster.

by Finkelskyhook on Sep 7, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions

To bad Celtics did not sign him

IA would of been great coming off the Celtics bench, he would be able to play point and shooting guard.
If we could of gotten him for the veteran minimum contract the gamble would of been worth it.
Kg, Allen, Rasheed , Doc and Ainge would of made sure he would of behaved.

And if not we could of always waived him.

He is a great talent still.

by leothetiger on Sep 7, 2009 11:15 AM EDT reply actions

I don't think he is willing to come off the bench.

by CelticPride18 on Sep 7, 2009 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions

And I don't think he's willing to except the vet minimum.

by Mike-Dub on Sep 7, 2009 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions

You're kidding, right?

Rivers did such a great job of making sure Blount behaved, Banks, Ricky, Payton, etc etc etc….Those guys are eagle scouts compared to the NBA’s pre-eminent coach/team killer. Garnett’s overrated in that department.

Memphis seemed to be headed in the right direction….Then they brought in Randolph. Speaks for itself. Now they’re considering Iverson? Their goal must be to put people in seats in spite of going 10-72.

by Finkelskyhook on Sep 7, 2009 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Leave it to the "genius"...Chris Wallace!

by Title 18 on Sep 7, 2009 11:44 AM EDT reply actions

To be fair

It’s not Wallace doing this; it’s all Heisley. Wallace is simply the one answering the questions after the fallout.

To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.

by Ben R on Sep 7, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Guys, the typos are hurting my face : (

Anyways, maybe AI will walk into this office and realize “No one’s willing to make me a starter, I better just swallow my pride”. Or, he’ll just sign with the Grizzlies and look silly being beaten by other teams’ much better 1st stringers. Oh well.

by Tai on Sep 7, 2009 11:57 AM EDT reply actions

"I want to help them develop a winner," Iverson wrote.

Well, when you get to Memphis Airport, rent a car, find interstate “I40 West” and start driving. You will soon cross the Mississippi river into the great state of Arkansas. Keep heading West and don’t stop (especially keep moving around Fort Smith, Arkansas (they don’t like “your kind” around there, and you might have to squeal like a pig if you stay too long.) If you hear Banjo’s playing near the woods you’re still in Robert Swift country.

When you smell cow manure mixed with the scent of oil you are in Oklahoma. Stop in and watch the OKC Thunder play (you can’t help them develop a winner either but you can watch for a bit).

After that buy some gas and just keep driving west. When you get to the desert find a rock to crawl under and stay there….you will soon hear a voice speak to you that says “You’re no longer The Answer – you’re The Problem”

Wear your new name with pride….hahahahahaha….but you will have to “Practice” often to get the name down perfect……you know practice…..that’s what we talking about…practice….Practice? Practice?

Is it Soup Yet?

by Master Po on Sep 7, 2009 4:46 PM EDT reply actions

ai gave up the season last year hurting any of his chances to play on a contender. he will pad his stats and pocketbook-that’s all. good deal for us that daniels is smart enough to be a sub and play for less to be on a winner.

by nazzbo on Sep 7, 2009 6:26 PM EDT reply actions

If anything

This will be enjoyable to watch because they’re putting four of the biggest ball hogs in the league (Iverson, Mayo, Gay, Randolph) on the floor with an unassuming center (Gasol, Thabeet). As such, I look forward to them gunning towards a particular milestone — lowest number of assists recorded by a team in a season.

To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.

by Ben R on Sep 7, 2009 7:04 PM EDT reply actions

I believe AI wants to play for a championship.

But the guy is so arrogant, he is unwilling to play with any team where he is not the franchise player. he doesn’t want to be a guy like Ray/Pierce/Garnett who sacrifice their games and stats in order to win big. But he wants to play the role of Kobe, where he’s the star, he’s getting the ball, and it’s all about his rise to the top. He’s all about himself, no one else.

by KY Celts fan on Sep 7, 2009 11:31 PM EDT reply actions