Iverson Needs His Walking Papers
Allen Iverson is finished. The Denver Nuggets figured it out. The Detroit Pistons figured it out. The Memphis Grizzlies figured it out. The only people that haven’t are Allen Iverson and 76ers GM Ed Stefanski.
Since Iverson’s arrival, the Sixers are 2-8. This is the identical record that the Memphis Grizzlies sported before cutting ties with the malcontent prima donna of the NBA. Iverson has played in just 5 of 10 games since his arrival, landing on the injured list again with knee arthritis. While just logging 29 minutes per game, Iverson has done very little to even aggravate an injury. Father time is just making his final call.
Iverson’s arrival was supposed to generate fan interest, put butts in seats and open eyeballs at home on the TV. So far, it has done nothing but deliver the same distraction it did in Memphis. Since Iverson’s return, the team’s attendance has not improved outside of the spectacle surrounding his initial return game. The Sixers still languish at the bottom of the NBA in attendance with an average of 13,000 showing up for games. Essentially, the arena is barely half-full and you can hear a pin drop.
The damage Iverson is causing is severe to this franchise. Since being cut from Memphis, the Grizzlies are 11-8 and talk is abuzz about the team perhaps getting into the playoffs. The Iverson drama eliminated team camaraderie and caused internal dysfunction. The coach wasn’t allowed to coach, the team wasn’t allowed to play. A tailoring to Iverson’s needs were necessary and it sunk the team.
The same is happening in Philadelphia at this moment. The players have lost faith in the coach and the organization. Quarrels are occurring between players and the coach and organization’s moves are being questioned by the players. It is the worst case scenario and Iverson is the middle of all of it, even if he isn’t showing up for “practice”.
Philadelphia is a fickle sports town. If you don’t win, the fans don’t show up. The town doesn’t like losers and the Sixers are the epitome the word. Philly fans don’t ask for much, just some consistentcy. How can you explain Andy Reid’s tenure if they demanded championships? This isn’t New York, Philly fans just want to see wins.
The Sixers can still get out from the contract they signed with Iverson. The contract doesn’t become guaranteed until January 8th when they become responsible for his riding the exercise bike and earning a paycheck for doing nothing but destroy the franchise further. Iverson’s contract is the difference between paying $0.50 less for a hot dog or beer at the game. Right now, I think the Philly fans would prefer the discount at the concession stand.
Allen Iverson is hardly the problem the sixers must solve. The main problem is Eddie Jordan; the players do not buy into his offensive system, and it is failing. In terms of defense, they are laughable, and show no signs of improving.
Iverson gives them a winning mentality, something they seem to lack. Not many players on this team are accustomed to winning or performing on a championship level team. Iverson, despite his issues, goes out to win every single night and the young players could learn from that attitude.
PJ, the only problem is that he goes out for himself, not the team. Memphis turning their fortunes around upon his departure is proof positive that Iverson’s mere presence is a distraction that hurts a team. The moment he was bounced off the USA Basketball team, they started winning again. These are not coincidences. Eddie Jordan should not be held responsible for bad player personnel decisions made by the Sixers brass. The signings of Elton Brand and Allen Iverson were devastatingly bad decision, as was allowing Andre Miller to leave. When Portland lets Millers start, the Blazers are 13-3 this year. The Sixers need team players like Miller if they want to put a consistent winner on the floor. And if you give Jordan five Andre Millers, I would expect to see great results.
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