Comments on: The Allen Iverson is a Piston Election Day Shootaround http://www.absolutemichigan.com/dig/michigan/the-allen-iverson-is-a-piston-election-day-shootaround/ Dig Michigan! Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:23:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: farlane http://www.absolutemichigan.com/dig/michigan/the-allen-iverson-is-a-piston-election-day-shootaround/comment-page-1/#comment-39440 farlane Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:16:54 +0000 http://www.absolutemichigan.com/dig/?p=1876#comment-39440 That's a very good read, and kind of sad. I know that these guys make millions and get to play basketball for a living*, but you still hate to read articles that show the calculation with which a pro team operates. *kidding there - if you've ever known a pro athlete you know that the play part is dwarfed by the tireless work part. That's a very good read, and kind of sad. I know that these guys make millions and get to play basketball for a living*, but you still hate to read articles that show the calculation with which a pro team operates.

*kidding there - if you've ever known a pro athlete you know that the play part is dwarfed by the tireless work part.

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]]> By: Absolute Michigan http://www.absolutemichigan.com/dig/michigan/the-allen-iverson-is-a-piston-election-day-shootaround/comment-page-1/#comment-39438 Absolute Michigan Fri, 14 Nov 2008 03:44:59 +0000 http://www.absolutemichigan.com/dig/?p=1876#comment-39438 <a href="http://www.freep.com/article/20081113/COL22/81113121" rel="nofollow">Chauncey Billups talks candidly about trade, Flip</a> <blockquote>Chauncey Billups and Rip Hamilton were crying. There they were, two NBA All-Stars, in Billups' room in the Hilton City Center in Charlotte … crying. And laughing. And crying again. The Pistons had just traded Billups to the Denver Nuggets for Allen Iverson. Hamilton and Tayshaun Prince had gotten word that morning, when Billups did not attend the team’s shootaround. They got back to the hotel and pounded on Billups’ door. Billups was on the phone with his wife, Piper. He told her he’d call her back later. It turned out to be much later. </blockquote> Continue reading: <a href="http://www.freep.com/article/20081113/COL22/81113121" rel="nofollow">Freep.com</a> Chauncey Billups talks candidly about trade, Flip

Chauncey Billups and Rip Hamilton were crying. There they were, two NBA All-Stars, in Billups' room in the Hilton City Center in Charlotte … crying. And laughing. And crying again.

The Pistons had just traded Billups to the Denver Nuggets for Allen Iverson. Hamilton and Tayshaun Prince had gotten word that morning, when Billups did not attend the team’s shootaround. They got back to the hotel and pounded on Billups’ door.

Billups was on the phone with his wife, Piper. He told her he’d call her back later. It turned out to be much later.

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]]> By: farlane http://www.absolutemichigan.com/dig/michigan/the-allen-iverson-is-a-piston-election-day-shootaround/comment-page-1/#comment-39366 farlane Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:49:22 +0000 http://www.absolutemichigan.com/dig/?p=1876#comment-39366 Matt Watson of DBB has <a href="http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2008-11-05/on-finally-forming-an-opinion/" rel="nofollow">Finally formed an opinion on the Iverson trade</a>: <blockquote>Above and beyond what he brings to the court, his arrival also puts the national spotlight on the Pistons. Everyone is watching to see how this works, and while you might not think that counts for much, it brings back a sense of pressure and urgency that’s been lacking for years. With AI and Rasheed in a contract year, there are no longer any second or third chance; either this team gets it done in the playoffs or the two highest-paid guys on the team will be replaced with younger, better options this summer. It’s as easy as that.</blockquote> Matt Watson of DBB has Finally formed an opinion on the Iverson trade:

Above and beyond what he brings to the court, his arrival also puts the national spotlight on the Pistons. Everyone is watching to see how this works, and while you might not think that counts for much, it brings back a sense of pressure and urgency that’s been lacking for years. With AI and Rasheed in a contract year, there are no longer any second or third chance; either this team gets it done in the playoffs or the two highest-paid guys on the team will be replaced with younger, better options this summer. It’s as easy as that.

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]]> By: farlane http://www.absolutemichigan.com/dig/michigan/the-allen-iverson-is-a-piston-election-day-shootaround/comment-page-1/#comment-39328 farlane Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:08:20 +0000 http://www.absolutemichigan.com/dig/?p=1876#comment-39328 If you want your head to spin like a carnival ride, check out <a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AmCKljRCGWj0Lz3vwVMISDHJPKB4?slug=aw-dumarslebron110308&prov=yhoo&type=lgns" rel="nofollow">Pistons get Iverson now, LeBron later?</a>: <blockquote>Joe Dumars had the chance to consider Dallas’ Jason Kidd and his expiring contract over the summer, a league executive said Monday, but the Detroit Pistons president had bigger, bolder ideas. Allen Iverson still gives the Pistons a puncher’s chance in the Eastern Conference this season, but this trade isn’t about him. It isn’t about Chauncey Billups. Think bigger. Think bolder. Think LeBron James, 2010.</blockquote> If you want your head to spin like a carnival ride, check out Pistons get Iverson now, LeBron later?:

Joe Dumars had the chance to consider Dallas’ Jason Kidd and his expiring contract over the summer, a league executive said Monday, but the Detroit Pistons president had bigger, bolder ideas. Allen Iverson still gives the Pistons a puncher’s chance in the Eastern Conference this season, but this trade isn’t about him. It isn’t about Chauncey Billups.

Think bigger.

Think bolder.

Think LeBron James, 2010.

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]]> By: Absolute Michigan http://www.absolutemichigan.com/dig/michigan/the-allen-iverson-is-a-piston-election-day-shootaround/comment-page-1/#comment-39326 Absolute Michigan Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:19:05 +0000 http://www.absolutemichigan.com/dig/?p=1876#comment-39326 <a href="http://www.freep.com/article/20081104/SPORTS03/811040360/1118/RSS" rel="nofollow">Larry Brown: Allen Iverson is answer if fans want excitement</a> <blockquote>On the day Detroit and Denver stunned fans with a blockbuster trade, the Pistons just happened to be playing against a guy who coached both principals in that trade -- Allen Iverson and Chauncey Billups. Advertisement Bobcats coach Larry Brown coached Iverson for six seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers. And he was with the Pistons for the two seasons when they won one NBA title and were a win away from a second. So if anyone could compare the All-Stars, it would be Brown. "You're trading Marilyn Monroe for Jane Russell," he said. (For the younger crowd, think Halle Berry and Salma Hayek and you'll get the point.)</blockquote> Continue reading: <a href="http://www.freep.com/article/20081104/SPORTS03/811040360/1118/RSS" rel="nofollow">freep.com</a> Larry Brown: Allen Iverson is answer if fans want excitement

On the day Detroit and Denver stunned fans with a blockbuster trade, the Pistons just happened to be playing against a guy who coached both principals in that trade -- Allen Iverson and Chauncey Billups.
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Bobcats coach Larry Brown coached Iverson for six seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers. And he was with the Pistons for the two seasons when they won one NBA title and were a win away from a second.

So if anyone could compare the All-Stars, it would be Brown.

"You're trading Marilyn Monroe for Jane Russell," he said. (For the younger crowd, think Halle Berry and Salma Hayek and you'll get the point.)

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]]> By: Absolute Michigan http://www.absolutemichigan.com/dig/michigan/the-allen-iverson-is-a-piston-election-day-shootaround/comment-page-1/#comment-39325 Absolute Michigan Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:14:51 +0000 http://www.absolutemichigan.com/dig/?p=1876#comment-39325 <a href="http://www.freep.com/article/20081104/SPORTS03/81104014/1118/RSS" rel="nofollow">The Allen Iverson file</a> <blockquote><b>Who:</b> New Pistons guard <b>Vitals:</b> 6-0, 180, age 33. <b>Born:</b> June 7, 1975, in Hampton, Va. <b>Nicknames:</b> The Answer, A.I. <b>2008-09 salary:</b> $20,840,625. <b>Draft:</b> First overall pick in 1996 by Philadelphia 76ers. <b>First trade:</b> Dealt in December 2006 to the Denver Nuggets with Ivan McFarlin for Andre Miller, Joe Smith and two 2007 first-round picks. <b>NBA accolades:</b> 1996-97 NBA rookie of year. 2000-01 NBA MVP. Nine-time All-Star. All-NBA first or second team six times. Four-time NBA scoring champion. NBA leader among active players for field goals attempted (18,796) and free throws made (6,018). Ranks 20th on career list for points (23,044) and second among active players to Shaquille O'Neal. Career scoring average of 27.7 points trails only Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain, at 30.1. <b>NBA playoffs:</b> Averaged 32.9 points in leading 76ers to the 2001 NBA Finals in which they lost to the Lakers in five games. Led 76ers to playoffs six times in 10 seasons, four times past the first round. His teams were eliminated by the Pistons in 2003 second round and 2005 first round. He reached playoffs twice with Nuggets, losing each of past two seasons in the first round. <b>College:</b> Played two seasons at Georgetown. Averaged 25 points during All-America sophomore season. Averaged 20.4 points during Big East rookie of the year freshman season. Two-time Big East defensive player of the year. <b>High school:</b> Point guard and quarterback of state champion basketball and football teams for Bethel High as a junior. <b>Family:</b> Wife, Tawanna; daughters, Tiaura and Messiah; sons, Allen II (Duece) and Isaiah Rahsaan. <b>Notable:</b> Wore No. 3 in high school, college and for the 76ers and Nuggets. ... Enjoys drawing during his free time and enjoys reading Sports Illustrated. ... Lists lasagna as favorite food. ... Wears size 10 1/2 sneaker. ... Shortest player in NBA history to be selected MVP. ... Released rap CDs under the name Jewelz. <b>Did you know?</b> Once swallowed blood in a playoff game after taking an elbow in the mouth so officials would not force him off the court. Finished with 28 points in the 76ers' 2001 Eastern Conference finals victory over Milwaukee.</blockquote> Source: <a href="http://www.freep.com/article/20081104/SPORTS03/81104014/1118/RSS" rel="nofollow">freep.com</a> The Allen Iverson file

Who: New Pistons guard

Vitals: 6-0, 180, age 33.

Born: June 7, 1975, in Hampton, Va.

Nicknames: The Answer, A.I.

2008-09 salary: $20,840,625.

Draft: First overall pick in 1996 by Philadelphia 76ers.

First trade: Dealt in December 2006 to the Denver Nuggets with Ivan McFarlin for Andre Miller, Joe Smith and two 2007 first-round picks.

NBA accolades: 1996-97 NBA rookie of year. 2000-01 NBA MVP. Nine-time All-Star. All-NBA first or second team six times. Four-time NBA scoring champion. NBA leader among active players for field goals attempted (18,796) and free throws made (6,018). Ranks 20th on career list for points (23,044) and second among active players to Shaquille O'Neal. Career scoring average of 27.7 points trails only Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain, at 30.1.

NBA playoffs: Averaged 32.9 points in leading 76ers to the 2001 NBA Finals in which they lost to the Lakers in five games. Led 76ers to playoffs six times in 10 seasons, four times past the first round. His teams were eliminated by the Pistons in 2003 second round and 2005 first round. He reached playoffs twice with Nuggets, losing each of past two seasons in the first round.

College: Played two seasons at Georgetown. Averaged 25 points during All-America sophomore season. Averaged 20.4 points during Big East rookie of the year freshman season. Two-time Big East defensive player of the year.

High school: Point guard and quarterback of state champion basketball and football teams for Bethel High as a junior.

Family: Wife, Tawanna; daughters, Tiaura and Messiah; sons, Allen II (Duece) and Isaiah Rahsaan.

Notable: Wore No. 3 in high school, college and for the 76ers and Nuggets. ... Enjoys drawing during his free time and enjoys reading Sports Illustrated. ... Lists lasagna as favorite food. ... Wears size 10 1/2 sneaker. ... Shortest player in NBA history to be selected MVP. ... Released rap CDs under the name Jewelz.

Did you know? Once swallowed blood in a playoff game after taking an elbow in the mouth so officials would not force him off the court. Finished with 28 points in the 76ers' 2001 Eastern Conference finals victory over Milwaukee.

Source: freep.com

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