As the NBA preseason nears with only one month left, most free agents of note have found a place to call home for the upcoming season. Allen Iverson, however, is not one of them.
Here he is, a future Hall of Famer training harder than ever, yet struggling to find a single team with remote interest in his services.
Since Bleacher Report is filled with A.I. haters, I won’t be the first to admit there are reasons teams are staying away. His past history of disrupting team chemistry and feuding with coaches isn’t doing him any favors.
Yet there’s no denying what he brings to a team. At worst, he spikes up jersey and ticket sales. At best, he’s starts for 35 solid minutes averaging (give or take) 20 and eight.
Allen announced via Twitter that he’ ready to return for a 15th season in the NBA, and accept whatever role is given to him.
It’s rare teams turn down the chance to sign a former MVP, four-time scoring champ, and 11-time All-Star.
Playoff teams like Dallas, Atlanta, Charlotte, Orlando, Phoenix, Chicago, Milwaukee, and even Miami should be lining up for Iverson’s ...
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