Iverson tells Grizzlies he'd like to play in Memphis

[alh1020]

Fri Jul 03, 2009 9:08 am EDT


All-Star guard Allen Iverson has through representatives told the Grizzlies he would like to play in Memphis, an NBA source told the Memphis Commerical Appeal Thursday.
The high-scoring veteran is a free agent for the first time in his professional career. Iverson, 34, reportedly has only had mild discussions with the Miami Heat since the free agency period began Wednesday. There were also internet reports Thursday that the Chicago Bulls have interest in Iverson.

The Grizzlies had no comment about Iverson's inquiry.

While no deal is imminent and conversations have been only exploratory, Griz brass are said to be weighing the pros and cons of adding Iverson to the team's youth movement, according to the Commercial Appeal.

Iverson would certainly have to take a major pay cut from the $21 million he earned last season with Detroit. It is believed that the Griz would only entertain Iverson at what they'd deem a reasonable price, and if the 13-year veteran agreed to play off the bench.

Those criteria would seem to make Iverson and the Grizzlies a bad fit.


WTF!?!? Is this desperation for Iverson? Who wants to play for the Grizzlies? --- alh1020


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[TRslick81]

we talking about memphis ?!!

[Big-POST-Bob]

Clearly Iverson is milking his NBA career for all the money he can get. The dude doesn't care about winning.

[theinswes]

he refused to come off the bench making 21 mil in detroit, where there was an all-star sg... and he's supposed to take less money and come off the bench for the GRIZZLIES!?

[JTD]

Time to retire!

[bigjosh721]

It doesnt look like that any team is intrested in the veteran. To much drama!!!!

[grizzly_bexar]

Hey, the man's got a family to feed.

[manu 008]

If I were MEM FO, i wouldn't sign him. why would they? They need to get young players grow and don't need to get expensive vets.

I am surprised at Iverson. He certainly doesn't seem to be all for winning, contrary to what ppl might have thought.

[mpgraphix]

wow ... his stock dropped BIG time.

just retire dude...and go continue to get kicked out of sh*tty casinos in the greater detroit area.

[drcantgetright]

It is not just the cash. He wants to dominate the ball instead of winning.

[theinswes]

Originally Posted by manu 008

If I were MEM FO, i wouldn't sign him. why would they? They need to get young players grow and don't need to get expensive vets.

I am surprised at Iverson. He certainly doesn't seem to be all for winning, contrary to what ppl might have thought.

the thing is, if mepmhis could get him for reasonable money, he'd be worth it, simply for the fact that he still a HUGE amount of popularity. with poor ticket sales in memphis, iverson creates buzz, puts ppl in the seats, sells jerseys... basically everything memphis needs 'off the court', even if he doesn't fill any needs on the court.

[Danes]

Originally Posted by theinswes

the thing is, if mepmhis could get him for reasonable money, he'd be worth it, simply for the fact that he still a HUGE amount of popularity. with poor ticket sales in memphis, iverson creates buzz, puts ppl in the seats, sells jerseys... basically everything memphis needs 'off the court', even if he doesn't fill any needs on the court.

The money, if any given will result in more coming in.

[Guille]

It could also give the young players some time to develop without the pressure. He´d be the go to guy for one or two years tops

[Duncanforthree]

We should sign him for the MLE.

[SleepyAdamII]

please don't tell me you are serious?

I pledge to punch one puppy from the pound for every Iverson for MLE post.

[Danes]

MLE wouldn't exactly be overpaying Iverson. Last year's contract he had was. We need the MLE on a big man