As initially reported by CSNPhilly.com and confirmed by the Associated Press, the Philadelphia 76ers have offered Allen Iverson a one-year contract. So why isn't the deal official? Apparently because Iverson is still mulling over the offer, a non-guaranteed contract worth the pro-rated veteran's minimum, or $1.4 million for a player with his experience.According to Phil Jasner of the Philadelphia Daily News, the team isn't willing to guarantee the entire contract until they're convinced Iverson is fully committed to his return -- Iverson would have until Jan. 10, roughly six weeks from today, to prove himself.
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Is the team simply looking for a six-week stopgap until Williams returns? (Or, a more sinister hypothetical, is the front office merely testing Iverson's box office appeal to see how much his presence will improve the team's pathetic home attendance numbers?)
Iverson and the Sixers have a lot of history together, but it remains to be seen if there's still enough trust between both sides for Iverson to believe that he'll get a fair shake to prove himself based solely on his play on the court and not factors beyond his control. Stay tuned.
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Welcome home AI
AI's the biggest loser I've seen in a long time. I feel bad for the Sixers fans out there.
You'd better stick to hockey. Allen Iverson was a great player with the 76ers and his return could be a signal of a return to greatness.
You're an idiot and obviously know notthing about basketball. He is a Veteran player of the PROFESSIONAL National Basketball Association (NBA). You don't become that by being a LOSER.....
the 6'ers fans are happy to have him back.. thats how bad its been for us this season
We're glad you're gone from Memphis. Now the Grizzlies are finally winning some games. If Philly wants you, then just be content that there is a team that might let you play as much as you want.