NBA / Jul 3, 2009 / 11:55 am
Allen Iverson to the Bulls?
The Detroit Free Press, via cbssportsline, mentions a far fetched scenario where Ben Gordon and Allen Iverson are actually dealt for one another in a sign in trade (rather than a straight BG signing by the Pistons).
It’s the first we’ve heard of the Bulls strong interest in AI. Good fit? We can’t decide. Marketing wise, most definitely. The city will love Iverson. Scoring wise, the Bulls could use Iverson, but would probably rather Loul Deng step up his game. Speak up Chicago (and everywhere else):
Do you want to see Iverson in a Bulls uniform?
July 3rd, 2009 at 12:02 pm
weng santos says:
10 bucks and a bag of donuts says the Spurs get AI to back up Manu and TP for 10 bucks and a bag of donuts.
July 3rd, 2009 at 12:04 pm
John says:
Rose
Iverson
Deng
Thomas
Noah
meh …
July 3rd, 2009 at 12:10 pm
the_don_mega (representin' the 3 stars and a sun) says:
AI sure can replace Gordon’s scoring, but AI needs the ball in his hands to be effective… i don’t see that possible with D-Rose on the same squad…
July 3rd, 2009 at 12:12 pm
SEANY_T says:
How does this work if both players are out of contract and not counting against cap space? Just curious.
AI should just sign somewhere that’s lets him do what he wants, or be happy to sign for a team thats wants him a 6th man explosive scorer.
July 3rd, 2009 at 12:15 pm
q says:
Chigago needs Turkoglu
July 3rd, 2009 at 12:31 pm
Arrogant says:
I think Chicago needs to hold they money til 2010…. they are the only team i see wade moving to…
when AI was in Philly wanting a trade i wanted him to come here, but now with the pieces in place i dont think he is a fit
July 3rd, 2009 at 12:36 pm
Dime Magazine says:
Great call on Turk. Though I don’t think that happens.
Weng Santos - I really don’t see the Iverson to the Spurs thing happening. I’ll take that bet.
July 3rd, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Scott says:
That Billups/AI trade really fucked up the Pistons and AI. AI was a productive, STAR when he left Denver, now he’s being treated like he’s washed up and has barely anything left. I bet he could still drop 20+ for a season if given the chance.
Sad sad state for AI these days. I only hope he can find his footing and prove that he isn’t in his GP on the Lakers days.
July 3rd, 2009 at 12:41 pm
Jah says:
I like how this looks:
PG - Derrick Rose
SG - John Salmons (A.I.)
SF - Luol Deng
PF - Tyrus Thomas
C - Joahkim Noah
Not as quite “sexy” as:
PG - Tony Parker
SG - Roger Mason, Jr. (A.I.)
SF - Richard Jefferson
PF - Tim Duncan
C - Drew Gooden (Rasheed Wallace)
July 3rd, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Kudabeen says:
Salmons don’t want AI on the Bulls team.
It’s not that Iverson needs the ball all the time to be effective. Like Rip Iverson has been the recipient of many catch and shoot mid range Js and diving lay on the cut pass. The issue is Iverson needs the rock in the 4th to do what he do as far as getting to the line and all. Bulls have a lead guard they are developing for that.
I still think AI can play in any system with any back court mate (offensively). IT is all about strong coaching and front office direction. Detroit was a total mess and that is blamed on Iverson. Also those who are actual Sixer’s fans and not just Iverson Groupies are Haters know for a fact that after Pat Croce left Sixers front office was a mess and Cheeks was lame as hell in game. He just sat with a constipated look on his face most of the game.
If AI wants to play we will see him make the necessary concessions to prove he deserves to finish his career on his terms.
That spurs mention would be crazy. He just needs guys around him that know how to play off the ball as well as how to set him up. Spurs is a smart team with a great coach and front office. Not many of those in the L.
July 3rd, 2009 at 12:52 pm
Arrogant says:
If Ai takes a 1 year deal to prove he can fit , i would take that…
he gets to provee he can play, and falls into the 2010 draft sweepstakes and bulls get a good player, ready to prove himself, and it doesnt disrupt 2010 cap…
July 3rd, 2009 at 1:00 pm
mike says:
DO IT! the bulls need a superstar already. its a low-risk high-reward gamble. if it doesnt work, you get rid of him. he still can take over in the fourth. Go get him gar forman
July 3rd, 2009 at 1:04 pm
bigger_daddy says:
why is not AI thinking of playing for the rockets instead given that their two main men are potentially out of the season. obviously he will took a MAJOR pay-cut but hey it’s his chance to become the face of that franchise (for at least a season):
lowry/brooks
iverson/wafer
battier/ariza
hayes/landry/scola/dorsey
now if they only could get a complimentary athletic center (productive 10-15 minutes a night) then this might be an 8th seeded playoff team.
at the very least, iverson will have flashes of his 01 sixers with arguably better individual players.
July 3rd, 2009 at 1:10 pm
JL says:
Bulls should save their cash til 2010 & bust a move for D Wade…Getting A.I will only be detrimental to the growth of D Rose AND have the potential for dramas in the locker room.
Its all a bit far fetched for mine anyways.
July 3rd, 2009 at 1:13 pm
q says:
How awful it’ll be for iverson to share the minutes or even back-up former 76 scrub Salmons..
July 3rd, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Logan Light says:
We wouldn’t be talking about this if Iverson would just accept his role as the sixth man! No doubt he can still play… and play for a number of years, but he needs to realize that he cannot be the star of the team and win a championship.
If Iverson came off the bench, he could play for any of the front runners right now:
Boston
Cleavland
Orlando
Phoenix
San Antonio
Portland
BUT, he still wants starter minutes and starter money… and no one needs that.
LL
July 3rd, 2009 at 1:29 pm
Kobeef says:
Hell no.
Chicago has a solid young core and is approaching 2010 with tons of cap space. They are not contending for championships at this point and don’t need AI.
July 3rd, 2009 at 1:31 pm
sh!tfaced says:
phoenix? frontrunner? lol
July 3rd, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Tim says:
@Scott AI is washed up with nothing left…
July 3rd, 2009 at 1:48 pm
dk says:
The most productive place for AI would be in Century City, Fl. in a rocking chair, drinking a quart of Natty Ice, talking about the good ole’ days…
July 3rd, 2009 at 2:20 pm
Dutch from Chi says:
I hope this is just hype.
This would stunt D. Rose’s development and just piss EVERYBODY else off. This would make absolutely NO sense.
Run with what we have and wait for 2010.
July 3rd, 2009 at 2:37 pm
that_dude says:
id say go to houston or sent him back to philly
July 3rd, 2009 at 3:06 pm
dk says:
Wade wont even be a free agent in 2010, get your eyes checked.
July 3rd, 2009 at 3:11 pm
bone0315 says:
Why not take a chance if you are a team like Chicago that is going to have a hard time scoring? Give him a one year deal for the mid-level, if he is a cancer, just release him during the season, and it’s not a long-term killer.
I actually think the Spurs would be a good fit. Manu can’t start at SG and last the entire year. Who else is there? Mike Finley? George Hill? Come on.
July 3rd, 2009 at 4:52 pm
David says:
So stick with what you got? Are you kidding me? i rather get A.I right now then wait on D Wade to say he’s staying in Miami. Less we all forget that a few years ago, we had a healthy tracy mcgrady singing songs at wrigley field only to go to orlando. Oh yeah we got Ron Mercer that year. Please.. we need a big man, but we are to cheap to go out and get one, so why not get A.I for one year, he’ll be playing for a bigger contract anyway. L.A is taking a chance on Artest, why not us on A.I. . Everybody wants something to move in Chicago but no one is willing to make the move.. Any MOVE!
July 3rd, 2009 at 6:31 pm
QQ says:
It seems everybody DOES NOT want A.I. in their team now, LOL. Yall see all these rumors and no one’s talking. Probably because no one wants a me first scorer who will disrupt the team offense and will be a liability on defense.
July 3rd, 2009 at 6:36 pm
QQ says:
@ q:
Salmons is playing, because he can fit into a fucking system. AI isn’t because he wants to be the system. That would be alright… if we were in 2001. 8 years after, AI is nothing but ego and bitchassness.
July 3rd, 2009 at 7:12 pm
D-Tyson says:
i cant believe this is actually happening 2 my favorite basketball player ever Allen Iverson.. are u serious right now A.I. talkin about the memphis grizzlies come on now.. u tellin me not 1 good team dont wont Allen Iverson.. career average 27.1 points a game career average n assist 6.2 a game.. BE SERIOUS…
BULLSHIT!!
July 3rd, 2009 at 8:13 pm
Jmat says:
Get AI back to Phillie where he belongs…or TO!!! Bosh for AI…at least our team will have some heart.
July 3rd, 2009 at 9:32 pm
!!!??!?!?!! says:
~~~~That Billups/AI trade really fucked up the Pistons and AI. AI was a productive, STAR when he left Denver, now he’s being treated like he’s washed up and has barely anything left. I bet he could still drop 20+ for a season if given the chance.~~~~~~~
^^^^^^^^^^^ I agree 100%! Everyone not giving AI the respect he is due. Just a year ago he was top 5 in the LEAGUE in scoring and fitting in quite well in Denver when Melo was messing up getting DUIs and what not. And they played the Lakers LATER THIS YEAR and what was the result with and without AI?!?! Yes, Lakers won the series both years!!! It was luck that they didn’t get the Lakers until Conf Finals! I hope AI goes to a contender, I have wanted to see AI & Lebron play together so I hope it happens. If not to a contender, AI should go to Philly and continue his legacy there.
July 3rd, 2009 at 10:22 pm
bobby stew says:
Iverson has been my favorite player for a long time but sadly his career is taking that Patrick Ewing(Sonics), Shawn Kemp (orlando), Kenny Anderson (Boston), Gary Payton (Boston) type of a turn. So sad. I’ll always remember him braided up in Philly giving teams buckets while standing under 6 feet tall weighing 165lbs.
July 3rd, 2009 at 11:26 pm
JMat says:
Colangelo should grow a set of balls and get Iverson to TO. Iverson, Rip and Laimbeer for Bosh and a bag of basketballs…Id love to see TO go Phillie circa 2001…Let Iverson do his thing and everyone else defend, rebound and stay the f&ck out of his way…now that, Id pay to see.
July 4th, 2009 at 12:58 am
whatarewedoing? says:
Yea…i would love to have A.I in illinois. That would more than compensate for having lost Ben Gordon. Could you imagine him and rose running a fast break? Those guys are like speed demons, even if Iverson has lost a step. But i wonder if he’s willing to come off the bench? Prob not. If not, then i’d take john salmons off the bench and have Luol start because he’s younger and still has a lot of upside.
July 4th, 2009 at 1:41 am
Hunter says:
Guys I personally think he should go to the heat where the coaches understand him and they need more scoring to help out d wade and if wade sees a promising improvment in the heat sorry bulls fan he might re sign but it’s all up to him hopefully iverson will show evryone that he’s not washed up and will realy help the heat
but I’m just 15 what do I know
July 4th, 2009 at 2:55 am
Arno says:
Trade AI to the Wolves for Rubio.
July 4th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
!!!??!?!?!! says:
AI is a UNREST. FREE AGENT!!! NO trades……
July 6th, 2009 at 12:24 am
Cornelius says:
Send Iverson to Bulls because with Rose,Iverson,Deng,Thomas and Noah man
they got a squad Im tellin you
July 6th, 2009 at 2:22 am
Stephon says:
AI TO CLEVELAND! Anyone thinks that AI’s ability is done must have mental problems. Some teams didn’t call on his service because those teams might not need him to fill the roles that they need.
July 6th, 2009 at 2:22 am
Stephon says:
AI TO CLEVELAND! Anyone thinks that AI’s ability is done must have mental problems. Some teams didn’t call on his service because those teams might not need him to fill the roles that they need.
July 6th, 2009 at 2:28 am
Stephon says:
Ideal VS. Practical
Ideally, I want AI to play with King James and Big Aristotle. Cavs have a weak backcourt. West and Mo Will are both one dimensional players. Cavs do have a need for a backcourt player that can score and distribute with ease, someone that can create their own shot at will. LBJ will have no problem sharing the ball with AI because King James will get his by jus playing in the system.
Practically, AI could mostly be contained within the San Antonio system. You gota have a strong coaching staff and serious basketball players to make AI realize that he needs to use his scoring ability wisely and selectively now to win a championship. AI needs to realize that he can no longer be the number goto guy on the team, and he does not need to be. No matter he likes it or not, he needs to accept that. But he ain’t no payton on the lakers. AI is still capable of giving you 30 a night with ease. He needs to learn the Popovich system and leverage off of that. It will be much easier for AI to get buckets as well. He’ll need to come off the bench if he were to head to S.A. AI and TP will be too small.
July 7th, 2009 at 8:34 am
Don says:
AI is still capable of doing his things, and why a lot of people are thinking of putting him as a 6th man or off the bench. I just want to remind you all that he still have his game and we all know that he is not fit in the Pistons style of play thats why his numbers all dropped,and 1 more thing is Michael Curry is not a good coach. Iverson can be suitable for Bulls or any fast teams and can help D.Rose become a more better player. And as off for Salmons, if he don’t like AI in the team, I don’t think that people will choose him rather than AI. He cannot do everything AI can? But AI can better than anythng he can…. So why he dont just keep his mouth shut and don’t act like he’s a big thing cos he is still not……