Will Allen Iverson Return to the NBA Next Season?

by SodaHead Sports Posted 2012/05/28 12:00:00

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NBA legend Allen Iverson's nickname is “The Answer” and ironically, many basketball fans have been seeking answers. Does Iverson still want to play basketball? Is Iverson retired? Can Iverson still play on an NBA level? Until recently, most of the headlines for Iverson dealt with him allegedly losing millions of dollars in his fortune -- along with his immediate denial of such things.

Last week though, during Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals between the Boston Celtics and Iverson's former team the Philadelphia 76ers, we didn't hear headlines of potential bankruptcy. Instead, we saw Iverson in the crowd at the Sixers game and interviewed by ESPN about his next career move. Iverson refused to say he was retired and made it known he still wanted to play.

Iverson had a Hall of Fame NBA career, with his most memorable run taking place in Philly with his beloved Sixers. Unfortunately, personal problems and a decline in play led to Iverson leaving the NBA. In fact, he may have forced himself out because for many years he said he'd retire if he came off the bench.

Considering the NBA gives out a Sixth Man of The Year award and Iverson having had the desire to win that elusive championship, there's no shame in being a key member of a team -- even if you're not a starter. Iverson may want to play in the NBA and he has the credentials to justify someone signing him. But will Allen Iverson play in the NBA next season and end his career on a high note?

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tommyg - POTL- PWCM-JLA 2012/05/29 12:24:07

Yes

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Will he? Probably yes.

Should he? Probably not.
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sexyleo2013 2012/12/30 15:30:15

Yes

I would love to see him back in the nba an retire the right way an plus he's good to watch he knows how to ball plus he's very sexy I can watch him play ball all day.. Ppl keep forgetting he's a human an he's made mistakes so leave his past where it belongs in the past the nba should take him back.. I'm rooting for you A.I

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iLoveBasketball 2012/12/18 00:59:34

Yes

The more and more I watch "The Answer" the more I have to say he was one of the most entertaining basketball players who ever lived, as well as very skillful. Allen in my opinion is always telling the truth. Yes he is known for having a bad background but people can change into good and because if he did or not participate in all those scenarios is still a very skillful basketball player, he should of course come back and join the professionals but the question is; Will the NBA teams value him for his skill and admiring personality characteristics or will they think that his background just doesn't allow it?

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WALTER RANKIN 2012/08/25 08:02:57

Yes

HE WAS AND IS THE BEST LITTIES MAN TO PLAY THE GAME AND CAN HELP THE LAKER THIS YEAR COMING OFF THE BENCH. SIRW.

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Keith 2012/07/23 02:45:24

Yes

AI was the MJ 2 Philly

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Memphis TN 2012/06/14 18:15:56

No

Yes, i strongly believe and have faith in my boy return. He is not only a good player, but he knows how to read the court better than any other PG i have ever known. He has a great IQ and i know that he might not have been the smartest person to make a decision on leaving the nba because he didn't want to come off the bench, but he is still the man.. Some of these comments on here are making me mad, simply because there are some real haters who is leaving stupid comments on this page.. Please realize that he will be coming back on a higher level and i strongly have faith.. No matter what you haters say, it's only MOTIVATION.

#Thanks And Have A Blessed Day!!

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Kemetic 2012/05/31 01:32:39

Yes

I believe in this guy. I've watched him play most of his nba career and know that this guy wants to win. He's been a star his whole life, maybe these last couple of years has taught him some humility and he will come back a different person mentally. There will never be a player like him ever again.

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EastMurray 2012/05/30 16:29:02

Yes

He still has the Talent to play Basketball TOO

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Caramel 2012/05/30 12:39:00

Yes

I like him and think he's a great player. I would love to see him return!

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edlie 2012/05/30 09:30:14

Yes

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i wish he would..he's one of the best basketball player i've seen!

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Maurice Tillman 2012/05/30 07:22:03

Yes

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If he wants to...He's still a top performer in league. Why should he "go out on top"...Ball til you fall, A.I.!!!

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NYYankees 2012/05/30 05:30:52

Yes

all depends on if hes willing to accept a bench role or not. he isn't what he once was.

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MOMMA THOMAS 2012/05/30 04:54:52

No

DOESN'T SEEM TO BE THE YEAR FOR THE 6TH MEN WHO'VE "RETIRED."

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Keith to MOMMA T... 2012/07/23 02:48:28

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Are u carzy? Allen will cross who ever come close to his.

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george 2012/05/29 23:45:33

No

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He needs the money to payoff his $900k jewelry debt but he doesn't have the heart. He will also be 37 in a week.

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Apache 2012/05/29 22:34:23

No

No! And his NBA nickname is "A.I.", not "The Answer".

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Memphis TN to Apache 2012/06/14 18:03:10

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yeah, your're not an iverson fan because if you was to watch basketball you would know that they called him "A.I." too, as well as "The Answer".

#"Thank You Very Much" but google what you don't know before you speak on it!!

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keliffa 2012/05/29 22:23:35

No

He has overpriced himself.

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mk, Smartass Oracle 2012/05/29 21:01:18

No

He's washed up

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Manster 2012/05/29 17:38:08

Yes

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He will work like a madman during his time off to sharpen his skill set to the point that some team will be willing to give him a one year contract.

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john doe 2012/05/29 16:01:21

No

I hope not, I seen this guy drop to the ground and kick and scream like a little baby.

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Brandi Elliott 2012/05/29 16:01:09

Yes

+1
Ths is wat the heat need

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Memphis TN to Brandi ... 2012/06/14 18:03:44

+4
#True

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CityKil... to Brandi ... 2012/11/01 13:11:21

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are you crazy??? the heat don't need ANYTHING they have the most dominant mixture of great players in the NBA. At this point he would NEVER sign with them it wouldn’t be enough money for him anyways he'd most likely go with a smaller team in the NBA and make more money than he'd would with a team like the Heat, or Lakers, but the top teams he'd would ever think about signing with is A: the Knicks because he'd could be with his old teammate carmelo B: the Nuggets, a good team who has a all around small forward and a good center but could use a better point guard or C: the 76ers, he could be reunited with his old team but he'd have to carry them on his shoulders to get a ring and he's already been there and done that but it dident work out so most likely A or B and i think he should go with A i can see them going to get a ring- Hope this helps :D

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jacktown kid 2012/05/29 15:13:05

No

Fat Chance

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Jon Peter 2012/05/29 14:53:42

Yes

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Who knows. Will a team want to sign him? And if so at what cost. Allen is no spring chicken but maybe his ego is deflated enough to tolerate his idiosyncrasies. One things for sure he will not get a substantial contract.

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marcus armijo 2012/05/29 14:34:19

Yes

+1
It would be nice to see him on the court again.

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robbt1 2012/05/29 13:56:26

Yes

+1
But he probably shouldn't.

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antonio 2012/05/29 13:45:11

Yes

+2
I heard he was going to the bulls to cover up for the missing Derrick rose

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marcus ... to antonio 2012/05/29 14:36:55

+1
That would be pretty cool. Maybe hr can get that ring. I think he would do good.

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Marshal... to antonio 2012/05/30 23:56:19

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I am a Diehard bulls fan. Where did you hear that?

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antonio to Marshal... 2012/05/31 13:45:52

+1
http://bleacherreport.com/art...

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tommyg - POTL- PWCM-JLA 2012/05/29 12:24:07

Yes

+3
Will he? Probably yes.

Should he? Probably not.

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freakoutnow... cuz mom's here 2012/05/29 12:19:48

Yes

+1
Hopefully he will. He would be a great sixth man. Heck he could still start and just play limited minutes. He's a great player and I think he's wised up after playing in Turkey and is most likely willing to do whatever it takes to get a ring as long as he gets decent minutes even if he is a second stringer.

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Corsair 2012/05/29 09:43:09

Yes

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Here's an idea. Sign him to the Knicks.

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San 2012/05/29 07:42:29
Fariborz-Zak 2012/05/29 06:13:41

Yes

maybe

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Patrick 2012/05/29 04:21:54

Yes

+3
I think Iverson may be willing now, to accept a different role. And I think because of the amazing talent that he was during most of his career, he deserves at least one shot at a championship. And another thing is, you can start Iverson, and play him limited minutes. but a sixth man role would fit him, being the scorer that he is.

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This is W³ 2012/05/29 04:01:23

No

He's a washed-up thug.

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Oreo 2012/05/29 03:06:21

Yes

i hope so. AI was pretty good. i liked him.

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Steven Carr 2012/05/29 01:38:54

No

I really don't care!

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