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11-28-2009 , 01:47 PM

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The Sixers are considering signing Iverson.

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I am all for this...but Im sure not everyone will be.

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11-28-2009 , 03:33 PM

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They need to sell tickets and garner interest in the team-- signing AI would be perfect for this. I don't know why they didn't sign him in the offseason.

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11-28-2009 , 03:48 PM

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I feel the same way, there is really no reason not to do this. He comes off the bench?

I actually just read that he contacted the Sixers, not the other way around. Not sure if that is true or not.

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11-28-2009 , 03:52 PM

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Sure, sign him. Why not? At least it'll be interesting.

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11-28-2009 , 05:53 PM

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AI stinks, but I might watch the Sixers with him in the lineup, at least more than I am now.

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11-28-2009 , 06:59 PM

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I feel the same way, there is really no reason not to do this. He comes off the bench?

lol I assume thats a level

From a fan standpoint this is stupid b/c he could help them win games and once again be stuck in the 14-18 pick range in the draft where they have been for the last couple of years. But they are 2nd to last in attendance this year and I'd imagine are losing ass loads of money so they should def do this to sell tickets.

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11-28-2009 , 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by holeplug

lol I assume thats a level

From a fan standpoint this is stupid b/c he could help them win games and once again be stuck in the 14-18 pick range in the draft where they have been for the last couple of years. But they are 2nd to last in attendance this year and I'd imagine are losing ass loads of money so they should def do this to sell tickets.

This is the most important thing. I think there is a legitimate chance the Sixers relocate if this continues. They might be the definition of "meh," but I don't want to lose them.

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11-28-2009 , 08:36 PM

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Yeah, the bottom line is probably that AI will sell tickets, which is probably true.

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11-28-2009 , 10:29 PM

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maybe it's a ******ed team decision, but it would make me pay attention to the sixers for a few minutes

sign AI imo

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11-30-2009 , 02:50 AM

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I'd sign him if I were the 6ers gm.

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11-30-2009 , 09:58 AM

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wow, I assumed the 76ers were a 50/50 team, but I just looked at their standings for the first time this season

didn't know we were that bad.

I guess there's a reason that of the 4 teams in Philly, this is the one I follow the least.

add another to "I'd follow more if AI were signed"

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11-30-2009 , 07:09 PM

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http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4701189

The Sixers met with AI today, not sure what to think of it, but if they're going to sign him I'd like to see them do it already rather than beat around the bush.

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"This afternoon, we met with free agent Allen Iverson in Dallas for the first formal discussion regarding a possible return to the Philadelphia 76ers," Stefanski said in a statement. "The meeting ... covered a variety of topics, all of which we would prefer to keep between the team and Allen.

"At this time, both parties remain non-committal regarding a final decision and we will continue to discuss internally whether or not to pursue this course. We want to thank Allen, Leon and Gary for taking the time to meet with us today."

Sixers assistant general manager Tony DiLeo and assistant coach Aaron McKie -- one of Iverson's favorite former teammates -- were also present at the sitdown, which was considered a must if the Sixers decide to go ahead with bringing the franchise icon back in the wake of Lou Williams' broken jaw.

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11-30-2009 , 08:02 PM

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They were doing ok until Speights went down. Hes been by far their best player this year.

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11-30-2009 , 08:31 PM

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They were doing ok until Speights went down. Hes been by far their best player this year.

Ive only watched 3 games this year, 2 earlier and once since he went down. Its very clear that he is one of if not their best player, alot of promise.

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12-01-2009 , 11:42 AM

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12-01-2009 , 12:22 PM

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Sign him up imo.

From a basketball/player personel point of view it is absolutely terrible, but it makes sense business wise. They will sell some extra tix for like 2 weeks then the AI stigma will wear off.

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12-01-2009 , 04:46 PM

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Plus on the (very very very) off chance that he actually helps the team, it's a win-win from that perspective.

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12-01-2009 , 05:07 PM

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apparently they offered him a 1 year non guaranteed deal

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12-01-2009 , 10:04 PM

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From: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4704151

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The Sixers offered a one-year, nonguaranteed contract to Iverson on Tuesday, a source confirmed to ESPN The Magazine's Ric Bucher. Iverson had not yet accepted the deal, according to the source.

Iverson, his agent and business manager met with team president Ed Stefanski, coach Eddie Jordan and two other members of the organization Monday during the first formal meeting between the Sixers and their former MVP.

CSNPhilly.com first reported the offer.

A person with knowledge of the deal, who also spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the talks had not been made public, said Iverson's decision should come Wednesday.

The person says the 76ers are taking a chance on Iverson because he's the best free-agent guard available and the financial commitment is minimal. The Sixers would owe just under $650,000 if they guarantee his contract for the remainder of the season on Jan. 10.

Iverson would still need to undergo a physical before the deal is complete.

Iverson announced his retirement last week after an ill-fated stint with the Memphis Grizzlies. The 10-time All-Star was NBA MVP in 2001 when he led the Sixers to the NBA Finals.

ESPN.com's Marc Stein reported early Tuesday that the Sixers, according to two sources close to the situation, were targeting Monday's home game against the Denver Nuggets for Iverson's return to the team that drafted him in 1996.

After club officials met face-to-face with Iverson and his representatives for nearly two hours Monday before Philadelphia's 104-102 loss to Dallas, three of the organization's key figures -- Jordan, Stefanski and Comcast-Spectacor chairman Ed Snider -- all insisted publicly that no firm decision has been made on re-signing Iverson for the rest of the season.

But sources stressed to ESPN.com that plans behind the scenes had progressed to a level where Iverson's return was now regarded by both sides as far more likely than not. Although it remains unclear whether Iverson has the leverage to command anything more than a prorated share of the $1.3 million veterans' minimum, all indications late Monday suggested that only an unforeseen about-face by the Sixers could prevent Iverson from formally rejoining them by week's end.

The 6-foot Iverson, a four-time scoring champion, played three games this season with Memphis before taking a leave of absence to attend to personal matters. He was waived after the two sides agreed to part ways, and no team has expressed interest in signing him.

He's on the brink of getting a second chance with the Sixers. The Sixers (5-13) have lost seven straight games entering Wednesday night's game at Oklahoma City and need Iverson to spark sagging ticket sales and their playoff chances.

This reconciliation was once thought foolish after their acrimonious split three years ago. Iverson's last game with Philadelphia was Dec. 6, 2006 in Chicago. He refused to play the fourth quarter and was banished from the team two days later. He was eventually traded to Denver as part of the Andre Miller deal, and bounced to Detroit then Memphis.

The Sixers finish their four-game road trip Saturday against the Charlotte Bobcats and Iverson's former nemesis, coach Larry Brown.

If Iverson accepts the offer, his likely debut would come Monday night at home against Denver. In a double-dose of intriguing timing, the Sixers play at home Dec. 9 against Detroit.

Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley told the AP on Tuesday that he spent almost an hour on the phone with Stefanski before his meeting with Iverson.

"I told him I thought Allen had the game and I thought he would be a positive contribution to his team and was sorry it didn't work out with us. I thought to get back with Philadelphia, it was a good chance it would work out for them. I feel extremely happy about it," Heisley said.

"Quite frankly, I'm sorry that we couldn't work it out between us and Allen. I don't feel duped. I don't feel upset. I quite frankly arranged for the severance, which we could've stopped which would've stopped him from being able to play for anybody. I did it so he would have an opportunity to go play."

One source told ESPN.com that the team has already made tentative plans to send assistant coach and former Iverson teammate Aaron McKie home from the Sixers' current road trip to meet Iverson in Philadelphia later this week and work him out to ensure Iverson's readiness for the Denver game. The Sixers play Thursday in Oklahoma City and Saturday in Charlotte before returning to Philadelphia.

Although another team insider cautioned that no deal with Iverson should be considered done until it's official -- especially after the New York Knicks seemed to get just as close to signing Iverson earlier this month before electing to back out at the 11th hour -- there was an unquestioned sense of inevitability in the locker room in Dallas that Iverson will soon be a Sixer again.

"No doubt he's coming back," one source said.

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12-02-2009 , 12:01 AM

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**** iverson

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12-02-2009 , 12:48 AM

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I'M SUPPOSED TO BE THE FRANCHISE PLAYER

AND WE IN HERE TALKIN' 'BOUT PRACTICE?

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12-02-2009 , 10:15 AM

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Best presser of all time.

By the way, when he signs and they have the press conference to introduce him there is no way that Ed Snyder is there right? Remember when AI wanted out of town and Ed went nuts saying "If Allen wants out then FINE he can get out!" or something along those lines.

It would be interesting if he was actually sitting at the table but Itll prob just be Ed, AI, and Eddie J.

Edit: Yo wtf why are there so many Ed's high up on this team? Ed Edd and Eddie?