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“AllenThe struggling New York Knicks will definitely look into the possibility of signing Allen Iverson(notes) after he becomes a free agent today, but that doesn't mean he's ever going to be actually playing for the team. In fact, team president Donnie Walsh thinks that is a complete long shot, according to the New York Post.

Head coach Mike D'Antoni didn't seem overly excited about the prospect of signing the 34-year-old guard who has been put on waivers by the Memphis Grizzlies. "He's been a force in this league for God knows how long," D'Antoni said. "I'm not taking anything away from him. At the same time, there's a lot of organization stuff to talk about."

Still, the team will do pretty much anything to dig itself out of its 1-9 worst start of all time.

Isn't now the time to a few Greek teams to say they'd take Iverson in a heartbeat?

Source: New York PostNew Window

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  1. kennethalbertd
    1. Posted by kennethalbertd Wed Nov 18, 2009 6:44 am EST

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    look AI, im first! haha...
  2. Passions, Cool Daddy, B.J. the DJ
    2. Posted by Passions, Cool Daddy, B.J. the DJ Wed Nov 18, 2009 6:52 am EST

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    Allen Iverson is a complete waste of a human being. Always "me, me, me" instead of "we, we, we." a disgrace to the game if basketball. If he dies sign somewhere let's hope it's somewhere like Siberia so we won't have to look at or deal with him anymore.
  3. AngelC
    3. Posted by AngelC Wed Nov 18, 2009 7:14 am EST

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    Iverson would bring excitement and draw interest in fans to watch the games.Sure hes mot the Iverson of 5 or 6 years ago, but hes still better than many out there, including Duhon.Iverson would cost very little and put people in the seats.The team wins financially.The fans will have new interest to watch instead of channel surfing and there is NO RISK! The worst that can happen is he doesnt work out,so you release him.It will cost,very little and the gain can be huge ,both financially and in viewership.I say do it,and do it right now!I guarentee you the Knicks wont be any worse,
  4. Jordo
    4. Posted by Jordo Wed Nov 18, 2009 7:20 am EST

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    sign him, try to save the season for us. Iverson for 1 yr/ 3 mil? YES is Duhon improving? well then we need a guard who can produce. Im not saying cut Duhon just cut his minutes in 1/2....
    and for the sake of god no more 3 pointers! looking at you Chandler
  5. bigdawg
    5. Posted by bigdawg Wed Nov 18, 2009 7:30 am EST

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    WAKE UP NEW YORK KNICKS !!!!!!!!!
    YOU WILL NOT HAVE A CHANCE AT LEBRON JAMES IF YOU CONTINUE TO LOSE !
    HOW CAN JAMES JUSTIFY COMING TO THE KNICKS AFTER THEY WIN 20 GAMES THIS YEAR.
    GO GET IVERSON AND DONT FEAR THE BAD MOVES YOU MADE IN THE PAST.
    IVERSON HAS SOMETHING TO PROVE. HE WILL BEHAVE HIMSELF.
    WHAT YOU WILL GET WITH IVERSON........
    FAN EXCITEMENT...........only one team can win the title, the rest is entertainment.
    MORE WINS.................to help attract free agents
    SCORING...................he averaged 18ppg for Detroit ..in a lessened role.
    EXCITE THE CITY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..................GO GET IVERSON NEW YORK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  6. Matt Herren
    6. Posted by Matt Herren Wed Nov 18, 2009 7:56 am EST

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    The man who turned basketball from a real sport into a game of wannabe thugs and gutter trash... You won't be missed.
  7. Matt Herren
    7. Posted by Matt Herren Wed Nov 18, 2009 8:16 am EST

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    Not like that class act Carl Landry.
  8. mike j
    8. Posted by mike j Wed Nov 18, 2009 8:17 am EST

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    I hate Iverson but whats the worst that can happen? The Nicks will Loose? Players will not play well? Hell the Nicks hadnt been the Nicks since Ewing left so. And Lebron Wont ever sign with a loosing team
  9. bigg_willy_style_1
    9. Posted by bigg_willy_style_1 Wed Nov 18, 2009 8:28 am EST

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    Hey thats a perfect fit for A.I. Spot light and they have know bigg scorer now anyways . A.I will be good for the team though. He would get all the playing time he would want at least till the remainder of the season.Maybe some more wins to.
  10. sam spade
    10. Posted by sam spade Wed Nov 18, 2009 8:47 am EST

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    For Mike D'Antoni AI is just like Stephon Marbury. He did that last year. He ain't doing it this year. forget about it.
  11. Adam M
    11. Posted by Adam M Wed Nov 18, 2009 8:49 am EST

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    The Knicks will not sign with the long shot because the knicks has a little bit worst record for the team if Iverson will decide for 3 teams between the Heat,Cavaliers and the Celtics if Iverson will like to play for the long-shot if Iverson will choose the Cavaliers with Lebron and Shaq
  12. knickfan4life
    12. Posted by knickfan4life Wed Nov 18, 2009 8:58 am EST

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    Sign AI he will put the knicks in the playoff hunt as soon as he sign, but on the other hand this coach is a joke. he's no better then the bum coaches thar he replaced. it a shame he have them jackin up all those threes. he need to add a zone and full court press to his defense. plus add a attacking style to his offense. this team need to get to the foul line more offend. if they sign A I, you can put him in the back court with hughes, harrington at the three lee at the four and curry in the middle. you have nate, chandler, toney, and the rooster come off the bench. with this team you have to press on defense and play zone. and on the offense side of the ball. you attack the rim and get to the line, plus run a three guard offense. this will bring some excitement to the garden again. think back when latrell, camby and childs was on the kincks and the came off the bench it was run and run for them and that chanced the game for use and we went to the finals.
  13. knickfan4life
    13. Posted by knickfan4life Wed Nov 18, 2009 8:59 am EST

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    Sign AI he will put the knicks in the playoff hunt as soon as he sign, but on the other hand this coach is a joke. he's no better then the bum coaches thar he replaced. it a shame he have them jackin up all those threes. he need to add a zone and full court press to his defense. plus add a attacking style to his offense. this team need to get to the foul line more offend. if they sign A I, you can put him in the back court with hughes, harrington at the three lee at the four and curry in the middle. you have nate, chandler, toney, and the rooster come off the bench. with this team you have to press on defense and play zone. and on the offense side of the ball. you attack the rim and get to the line, plus run a three guard offense. this will bring some excitement to the garden again. think back when latrell, camby and childs was on the kincks and the came off the bench it was run and run for them and that chanced the game for use and we went to the finals.
  14. Hitman
    14. Posted by Hitman Wed Nov 18, 2009 9:08 am EST

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    Signing this thug will continue the soap opera of a spoiled brat's eternal search for understanding in a world of men. A-bsoutely I-nsane will never change, for in his distorted mind the NBA is wrong- only he has the Answer.
  15. m
    15. Posted by m Wed Nov 18, 2009 9:10 am EST

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    Give AI his minutes! the knicks have a golden opportunity right here to turn the tables
  16. Diamond
    16. Posted by Diamond Wed Nov 18, 2009 9:30 am EST

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    B.J F. I question your love of the NBA, Why the ill will toward AI, you have no respect for the game or those who have achieved greatness playing it...
    Why is he "me, me, me" ? He wants to start, if he can't start, rather than being a cancer in a locker room, he would just walk away and leave the game he loves...and retire...he just feels he can start at the Point on many NBA teams and still play at a high level...he doesn't care about the money, he just wants to play...if he can, great if not, he'll walk away.
    And how is he a "waste" of a human being? What have you done with your life? Excelled in anything? Have you taken an NBA team to the finals, you ever donated money to HIV AIDS awareness programs? Founded a charity to build bball courts in the inner cities? Donated to the boys and girls clubs? Play college bball for Georgetown, get selected first in an NBA draft? PLay in the NBA at the highest level for over 10 seasons?
    Is he perfect...no, he's a basketball player, not a priest....
    I hope he finds a home, and has some good bball left in the tank...the Knicks are insane not to take him, but then again the Knicks have one of the worst organizations going right now, they've mad ALL the wrong moves over the last 5 years or more...plus the guy only wants a year contract and is not demanding any big money...
    Lighten up buddy.
  17. Diamond
    17. Posted by Diamond Wed Nov 18, 2009 9:36 am EST

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    adam--
    "The Knicks will not sign with the long shot because the knicks has a little bit worst record for the team if Iverson will decide for 3 teams between the Heat,Cavaliers and the Celtics if Iverson will like to play for the long-shot if Iverson will choose the Cavaliers with Lebron and Shaq""
    The Celtics don't need a point guard, neither does the Cavs, Miami...maybe but it's not for AI to "decide"...no one really wanted him this summer, besides the grizzles....so I think it will just biol down to where will be have a shot at starters minutes....he is not going to Boston to sit the bench behind Rondo, or the Cavs behind Mo...AI doesn't really care about sitting on the bench and getting a ring...he wants to play...
    none of the teams you listed make any sense at all.
  18. Mecikannah
    18. Posted by Mecikannah Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:44 am EST

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    NBA needs to look and evaluate what going on with the league. I personally don't see the excitement any more, because of teams try to develop players. It is too boring to watch games. The league needs to give respect to the veteran players that it. Other leagues give the veteran players respect,soccer, NFL, MLB and NHL. It is totally sicking watching young players trying to develop. Please send some of these players to the D-league. Please give respect to some of these former francise players, AI,Shaq,Ray Allen,and others. I am in philly, you don't want to watch Sixers playing basket. I prefer to watch Nova then so called Lou williams point guard. it is a joke commissioner,please tell these teams to keep their veterans. God bless the league policies, developing young players than playing veterans.
  19. Jon J
    19. Posted by Jon J Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:52 am EST

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    Wakeup knicks!!! stfu donnie... you're not a rebuilding team anyway.. coz ur still aiming for 2012 free agency.. why not get ai and let the fans get their money's worth this season.. the fans deserve to have a good team "this" season....
  20. Jon J
    20. Posted by Jon J Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:53 am EST

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    Wakeup knicks!!! stfu donnie... you're not a rebuilding team anyway.. coz ur still aiming for 2012 free agency.. why not get ai and let the fans get their money's worth this season.. the fans deserve to have a good team "this" season....
  21. njr148
    21. Posted by njr148 Wed Nov 18, 2009 11:04 am EST

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    Allen Iverson's line from 2007-2008 (His last FULL season with Denver - just two years ago) looks like this:
    42 - MPG
    26.4 - PPG
    7.2 - AST
    2 - STL
    I'm tired of the nonsensical babble and trash talk about one of the game's great players! Admittedly not always the best teammate, no real basketball fan would ever doubt A.I.'s heart, his willingness to play through injuries, put fans in seats (and on their feet), sell jerseys, score 25-30 a night and...oh yeah, break people's ankles in the process.
    In a league dominated by oversized guards, 6'-10" swing-men and 300+lb. monsters-in-the-middle, Allen Iverson has competed and excelled despite his 6' slender frame. He has carved his way into N.B.A. greatness with grit, toughness, determination, a wicked handle and a first step that leaves defenders behind like business cards at a networking event.
    I think "The Answer" has plenty of "advice" left to give.
  22. Hitman
    22. Posted by Hitman Wed Nov 18, 2009 12:07 pm EST

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    njr148- I find it rather amazing looking at your numbers. For his career, This ball hog averages 26 shots per game and only hits 10 per game. This is for his career. The only "ANSWER" that I want to know is- when will we hear the last of this ego maniac?
  23. Jeremiah
    23. Posted by Jeremiah Wed Nov 18, 2009 1:01 pm EST

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    No one here is doubting that A.I. is a future H.O.F. One of the best pound for pound players of all time. With that said, the man has some mental issues. He never grew up. When most people get older they mature mentally. For Iverson that still has yet to happen. If he really wants to win championship, he would do what ever it took, even if that means coming off the bench. Pride comes before the fall! That is one of Iverson's biggest prombles. Still I wish him nothing but the best and hope one day he gets to holst that championship trophy.
  24. Claude M
    24. Posted by Claude M Wed Nov 18, 2009 1:39 pm EST

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    Not many teams would want him to start. Hell, he may not start if he goes to New York either. Truthfully though, i think he would score 30 pts a night in other leagues. Nobody wants him to start at this point in the season, no coach wants a player that will make it seem as if they have less authority, and only loosing teams in need of ticket sales will want th attention and the problems that he will bring. I hate to say it, but this season's injuries will have to get really bad before this guy is signed.
  25. Jim
    25. Posted by Jim Wed Nov 18, 2009 1:42 pm EST

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    Why doesnt anyone realise that the Nuggets got better when they got rid of this guy, and the Pistons took a [profane] as soon as he came over?!?!?!? The glory days in Philly are over, and this guy is washed up!!! The Grizzlies must have lied to him too, eh?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! Beat it Allen nobody likes you, and nobody wants you around their team!!!!!!!

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