Finding a Home for A.I.
by Net Income on Aug 22, 2010 7:45 AM EDT
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PrintWe know these are the dog days of August when there is little NBA news, but suggesting that the Nets take a chance on Allen Iverson?
Fran Blinebury of NBA.com lists New Jersey as one of five possible landing spots for Iverson who after 14 years on the circuit can't find a home. Blinebury believes Iverson would give the Nets' star power: "Why not give the fans a reason to drive a few extra exits down the turnpike to Newark to watch Iverson try to turn back the clock and work his old magic?"
Why not?!? We could list a lot of reasons--and get our dander up about the Nets not needing retreads. But instead, we'll just note something Blinebury didn't-- the the man who'd decide whether to hire A.I. is named Billy King. 'Nuff said.
- Possible destinations for Iverson -- with Dr. Seuss twist - Fran Blinebury - NBA.com
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you do realize
that Billy King and Allen Iverson had a horrible relationship at the end of his (first) tenure in Philly?
A. I.
Let’s just hope that for these new Nets, A. I. stands for “Artificial Interest”
no thanks
A. I. would disrupt what the Nets are building. Plus he has some serious issues off the court. Steve A Smith talked about his issues with alcoholism. He hasn’t been dependable in a while.
ai still fills seats? hes not a superstar anymore
"I want to win, I want the team to win and I'm in complete control."
-Coach Avery Johnson.
NO Thank You!
We did not go after TMac, Why would we want AI and his baggage?
"There's no way, with hindsight, I would've ever called up Larry, called up Magic and said, 'Hey, look, let's get together and play on one team,'"
What is even more ridiculous..
than suggesting the Nets should sign AI is the flippancy with which this dingbat dismisses the Nets chance of competing both this season, and next. I hope Devin/Twill/Brook, etc. use this for motivational purposes..
by BubbaMcBubba on Aug 22, 2010 8:45 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
exactly
the implication is, “Nets are losers anyway, why not bring in a circus act to distract the bozos who buy tickets?”
Who needs Iverson when Prokhorov is planning to bring in the Russian Dancing Bear Collective?
The writer of this article answered his question about the answer.
The Nets are putting together a solid young core around Brook Lopez, Derrick Favors and Devin Harris.
He should sign with the Twolves. They need more guards....
I am going to turn this team around 360 Degrees- Jason Kidd
The Nets are trying to bring a fresh approach to the organization as a whole. “It’s All New,” shouldn’t be just a slogan but the premises on which this team is operated.
He's not really suggesting he CAN play point guard
he just understands Iverson NEEDS to play Point Guard if he looks to make a smooth transition to the NFL. Carson Palmer Goes down look for Iverson to be starter Week 7 at QB
I like how he is the only aging superstar who refuses to come off the bench. Shaq, Tmac, all have said team first. This guy just doesn’t get it.
If he
put his ego aside/Practiced hard (was not a cancer) and decided to come off the bench to backup those Four guys Harris, Farmar, T-Will and Morrow and be a mentor to them i’ll say yes if i were Billy King i’ll say come sign with the Nets, but what he did in Memphis was not right and doesn’t seem to fit with a young team, but everyone has to admit he puts people in seats and if he did everything he is supposed to he would be the best Third Stringer /Injury Backup (but he will not accept that roll).
Yeah, but its not like he can transform to that, its already too late. He has been to 2 teams and done some damage there. These youngins aren’t dumb. Whats he going to say to them, what a value practice is? I would say to myself “yeah you really love practice dont you Ai?”
He lost his chance.
Yeah I understand
but A.I. put his blood, Sweat, and Heart at times into every game you can’t knock him off just becuase he didn’t practice once or twice (even though it’s not right) but as you said before he doesn’t get it. “These Youngins aren’t dumb” no they aren’t dumb but at their end of their careers they can’t say i was better than Iverson or I practiced harder than Iverson (if he never practiced or didn’t practice hard he would have never been anything in the NBA.). Maybe he can’t be a mentor noone knows Mike Conley and Drue Holiday only know what they learned from A.I. its all behind the scenes. he didn’t lose his chance yet he can still go to a veteran team. Remember V.C. gave up on is team got another chance Ron Artest was bad influence he ot another chance alot of players got another chance Im not saying Iverson should get one in a Nets uniform only but team should consider him if he keeps his mouth shout.
Add Steve Francis to the list of stars who have too much pride
They ain’t start me [and] that rubbed me the wrong way," says Steve through a jaw full of shaving cream. "I’m playing behind a guy that wasn’t drafted—Skip To My Lou. You can’t put a three-time All-Star on your bench. So [I decided] if I’m getting x-amount of dollars, I’ma fall back and just get my money for my kids."
Nate Peake, his manager/agent is another example of a bad influence agent to a star
Nate adds his two cents: "Why should he have to prove himself to an organization that’s not winning but gonna put guys in front of him that haven’t proven themselves?" The client-agent tag team. "If you bring your product to the table and they don’t respect your product, you gotta go in a different direction," says Francis, who notes that Nate negotiated a healthy buy-out from Memphis. "I got a bag [of money] from ‘em. I’m not gonna be whored out by nobody."
What? Seems pretty humble to me.
Best Regards,
The Talents in South Beach
Promoting a grenade-free America.
"humble"
I lol’d
Consequences will never be the same.
by NetsMets4Life on Aug 22, 2010 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions
It's just practice, I mean it's practice
you know what i’m saying its Practice! It ain’t the game, its practice. Practice! ( throws hands up in the air ) Practice!!!
LOL NO
He apparently is having personal issues now, he needs to step away from basketball. You will be remembered AI, but its time to say goodbye.
Consequences will never be the same.
Why not take him
He will be our only all star, fans always vote for him and love AI
He cant still put up 13 pts a game and would be a solid sg on the team.
hes not coming off the bench
he will only play if he starts. That wont happen. He has never seemed to be a team player. His life has been in turmoil. His time has passed.
Consequences will never be the same.
by NetsMets4Life on Aug 22, 2010 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Fans will not vote for him, they will vote for Wade
AI will never sniff an allstar game again
And he might be able to put up 13 pts a game, but so could TWill or Morrow.
As ridiculous as it is from a basketball standpoint
and how unhelpful it would be to the team, a part of me can’t help but want to see my second favorite childhood player suit up for the Nets.
by J-Nasty on Aug 22, 2010 12:43 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
He could make sense if T-Will gets sent to DEN for Melo.
Think about the difference between Morrow starting and Iverson starting alongside Harris, Melo, Murphy, and Lopez.
With Iverson in that lineup we could do a lot more damage come May.
Iverson can't start anymore
Or be a major factor in the NBA his defense is worse than it was in his prime, he wouldn’t take a backseat to Morrow or T-will both who are better than him, and need the minutes to develop.
This is about getting superstars here
IF we can prove with AI that we can do well then others like Melo will follow
AI is not a SUPERSTAR anymore.
he is not even half of what he is before…smh.
"There's no way, with hindsight, I would've ever called up Larry, called up Magic and said, 'Hey, look, let's get together and play on one team,'"
by jasperjarrod on Aug 22, 2010 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Is Morrow really better?
Morrow is 1 dimension.
I think Iverson could work if we send T-Will to Denver as part of a deal for Melo… Morrow would still get a lot of work off the bench. Look at Iverson’s numbers from last year, he is still decent. Not great anymore, but starter worthy on this team.
A.I.
would set a HORRIBLE example for a young team trying to improve, like the nets. look how he handled his time in memphis last year. after losing a couple of games, he wanted outta there immediately.
I don’t know why anyone would want Iverson. He’s what, 36 years old? Proven chemistry killer. Refuses to take a secondary role. No interest in “mentoring” anyone. Can’t defend any position anymore (and was never a good 1-on-1 defender to start with). Has lost the majority of the quickness that made him good. Yes he was great once upon a time…so was Wilt Chamberlain. How about we go dig him up and start him at Center!
Don't Want Iverson in New Jersey!
He would take minutes from our young players who need the minutes to learn and grow up. I don’t want Devin, Farmar, TWILL or Morrow to lose any minutes to a guy like Iverson. NO NO NO.
Paul from Delray Beach
I'd Rather Sign Delonte
…and hire a guy to keep him away from Brook’s mom. And while that isn’t such a great option either, at least it would be a basketball-related move, not some pathetic attempt at making a splash. Delonte can guard, hit some shots from time to time, and is a vet. OK, a completely insane vet, but he seemed to hold it together on the court the last few seasons. He is an infinitely better option than Chris Quinn.
Not gonna happen
Desperate measures come from desperate people. We are not desperate….the Knicks on the other hand…
USA vs. Spain on now on NBATV (3-5 PM)
Rubio is playing for Spain.
Game will be rebroadcast on ESPN2 tonight at 10 PM
hope all the rubio naysayers are watching
i’m not one of these guys who thinks he’s the best thing since whatever, but he’s playing as good as anyone in the game so far. a little out of control at times, but a good coach could handle that
I saw Rubio get abused on defense by Rose and Westbrook.
He can’t score and he doesn’t do anything else well enough to be a a star.
by TWilliAM on Aug 22, 2010 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
lol
i wish we had Curry, He and T-Will would have made a perfect backcourt for a pair of kids.
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Aug 22, 2010 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Billups looking good so far.
Gotta think he is a big factor in this while Melo fiasco.
Consequences will never be the same.
AI didn't do anything when he played last year. Why would anyone think he would be better this year.
Does anyone know if he is even willing to play limited minutes off the bench?
Is he willing to take the Vets Min?
AI has to formally accepted those 2 requirements before ANY team in the NBA would talk with him.
Personally, I would like to see him sign with the Knicks, but it is more likely that he joins Starbury as a teammate.
I'm converting...
TRADE FOR RUBIO’S RIGHTS.
by JohnFromLongIsland on Aug 22, 2010 4:50 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Prior to today, all I ever really saw of him was highlight clips, so I took it all with a grain of salt… But seeing him actually play a game, against a good NBA team, I see what the hype is about.
by JohnFromLongIsland on Aug 22, 2010 4:54 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I rather trade for Melo over Rubio
But, yes, TWill and a 1st and 2nd for Rubio sounds good to me. As far as I’m concerned, the only untouchables are Lopez and maybe Favors. Anyone else is worth considering.
There are things I like about Rubio
His vision and unselfishness are excellent.
I do not like Rubio nearly as much as you do, but i’d trade for him before Melo in a second.
That's funny, you must really dislike Melo
Rubio would be a great player surrounded by very good shooters and inside bigmen (like the current Nets!)
Melo is going to want a lot of money and he isn't going to make the Nets a championship team.
Rubio is young and cheap.
OK, I totally agree with you here. It depends on the cost.
Assuming we can keep Lopez & Favors but anyone else is fair game, I would rather get Melo. But if we don’t need to lose an arm&leg for Rubio, then Rubio is the man.
and thanks to a wild pass by rubio
"I want to win, I want the team to win and I'm in complete control."
-Coach Avery Johnson.
by Andy. on Aug 22, 2010 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I agree with you
Consequences will never be the same.
by NetsMets4Life on Aug 22, 2010 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Scrimmage, but both teams played hard to win
Yes, USA’s D was horrible, but what did you expect with no interior defense and a bunch of wing youngsters brought together a month ago.
USA's offense was not clicking, either
Basically, the offense called for Durant to do his magic, and quick guards to penetrate.
USA is in trouble. Not going to win the Worlds this year.
USA rarely wins the Worlds
so what else is new?
Spain actually played as a team. Team USA was not nearly as cohesive.
yeah
I’ve been saying this. They will be lucky to land a silver imo.
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Aug 22, 2010 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Trading for Rubio is not worth it
We needs a guy who can score a superstar, someone who can score easily
Melo before Ricky
Consequences will never be the same.
by NetsMets4Life on Aug 22, 2010 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions
It depends on who you need to give up for Rubio
Rubio may not be a super scorer, but he could tremendously help Lopez, Favors, Morrow, etc score.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhHfWS4o610
Promoting a grenade-free America.
we wont suck enough to land him.
Consequences will never be the same.
by NetsMets4Life on Aug 22, 2010 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Barnes is a top 3 pick. No team is going to give up that pick
We have a better chance of trading for Rubio’s rights
Top 3? I'll be shocked if he doesn't go 1. Irving, possibly
Consequences will never be the same.
by NetsMets4Life on Aug 22, 2010 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Irving is going to Duke, so you are right. You never know.
And Barnes is going to UNC,
Consequences will never be the same.
by NetsMets4Life on Aug 22, 2010 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Barnes plays like a.....
more athletic Cousins…….I’d say Tank the season for him but we would still probably end up with the 5th pick………
This is a horrible idea.
I’d rather deal for Melo.
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
RRRRUUUUUUBBBBBIIIIOOOOOOOO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I would take him over Melon anyday….Alot less money…….A young JKIDD……We already have two future Melo’s….TWILL and DJAMES……
no.
Consequences will never be the same.
by NetsMets4Life on Aug 22, 2010 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Just let him retire already
AI really has nothing else to play for. He is pretty much past his prime. Even when he came to play last season, he wasn’t on the floor a lot. He doesn’t need a championship ring to say how good he is. AI has already wone a number of awards including ROY and MVP. I can give a whole list of players that went their whole careers without ever winning a championship yet we still know them well despite that. The Nets don’t need, so let him retire already. He can’t play forever.
Awful article
It says that fran Blinebury has been covering the NBA since 1977; apprently, Blinebury must live in Buffalo or Kansas City, still reliving the great years of Bob McAdoo or Phil Ford. Fran doesn’t really seem in touch with today’s game.
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