Hollywood couldn't have written a better plot for the way that Allen Iverson's career is probably going to end.
This isn't breaking news or anything, but Iverson has returned to the city that he grew up in and ultimately built his Hall of Fame career.
Since leaving the Philadelphia 76ers in 2006 Iverson has bounced around the league with brief stays in Denver, Detroit, and Memphis. He must of really disliked Memphis because he only suited up for a meager three games.
He looked pretty decent in those three games earlier in the year for the Grizzlies. He averaged 12 points a game and added three assists a game.
The reason why it didn't work in Memphis is for one primary reason. He wanted to be the star and the go-to guy, and Memphis wanted him as a role player. A guy who came off the bench and gave the team instant production. Iverson would rather be continuous production.
He's going to get that chance with his second tour in Philadelphia. Coach Eddie Jordan has already said that he plans on starting Iverson the rest of the season. They are pretty thin at the guard position anyway.
This was the kind of break that Iverson needed to end his up and down career. Now he's got a chance to lead a team full of average players and carry them to the postseason. He's already done that a couple of times with this franchise, most notably the 2001 76ers that went to the NBA Finals.
As great as that would be, I dont think "The Answer" is the answer this time around. He's more of a suggestion. He'll help this team win ten more games than they would without him, but that's not going to be enough to make the playoffs. Don't forget, the
Eastern Conference is a lot deeper than it use to be.Great story here, but Iverson's tears aren't going to bring the same success that was brought the first time around.
Current Guards in Philly
- Andre Iguodala (19 ppg, 6 apg)
- Lou Williams (17 ppg, 5 apg)
- Willie Green (8 ppg, 2 apg)
- Jrue Holiday (5 ppg, 2 apg)
- Royal Ivey (2 ppg, 0.5 apg)
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