After a summer of rumors, Allen Iverson and the Memphis Grizzlies agreed to terms on a one-year contract for $3.5 million. For real this time.
Honeymoon’s Over: Iverson Statistical Breakdown
Straight Outta Vancouver statistically assesses if A.I. should start or come off the bench, sets some expectations and comes to this conclusion:
Read Article >The Grizzlies Introduce Iverson
The Memphis held a press conference this morning to introduce Allen Iverson, and AI, who’s entering his 16th NBA season, explained that this season has taken a whole new significance for him.
From the Kansas City Star:
Read Article >The Reactions From Memphis
Now that the news is official, a few Memphis outlets have had the chance to react. Namely, SBN’s Grizzlies blog and its phenomenally named djturtleface. What do Jane Fonda and Allen Iverson have in common? Neither one can stomach authority.
Some other turtleface musings:
Read Article >Grizzlies Press Conference Set for Tomorrow
According to ESPN’s Mark Stein, the Memphis Grizzlies have called a press conference for tomorrow at 11 am.
Via Twitter, he said the following:
Read Article >Hip Hop is Dead; Rebirth in Graceland?
Because Iverson and Scoop Jackson are the NBA’s answer to Favre and Peter King, we would be remiss not to welcome Fake Scoop Jackson to say a few words:
Ladies and gentleman, brothers and sisters, boys and girls, we’re talking about practice. And games. And jerseys. Puttin on that fresh authentic before every game. Kicks to match. Swagger just suffocating fools. Damn.
Read Article >Iverson and Sports Cliches
God Chose Memphis
Iverson Meets with Grizzlies; No Deal Yet
The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports:
Iverson may be hoping that he’ll get an eleventh hour offer from one of his preferred destinations - the Bobcats, Heat, or Clippers - but at this point it seems like the Grizzlies are the only game in town. And despite their apparent concerns about Iverson accepting a role coming off the bench, the star-hungry Grizzlies must be salivating at the thought of Iverson suiting up for them (and selling tickets). This deal makes too much sense for both sides not to happen (now watch it not happen).
Read Article >Iverson to Meet With Grizzles on Monday
Good luck building a winner in Memphis. But seriously, this is a good move for both sides. Iverson wants to stay in the NBA (despite potential big money offers in Europe) and the Grizzles need the shot of fan excitement Iverson will provide, even as a reserve. According to the Detroit Free-Press, the Grizzles are expected to offer a one-year deal in the neighborhood of $3.5 million.
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