Allen Iverson has had a difficult couple months, and today we may have an answer for his troubles, or we could be foreshadowing the worse to come. According to many NBA sources, the four time NBA scoring champion is facing extreme gambling and alcohol problems. These issues could explain Iverson’s erratic behavior as of late, including his recent semi-retirement from the Philadelphia 76′ers.
“Allen Iverson is in trouble, folks, deep trouble.” warns the Philadelphia Inquirer’s resident Blackberry fiend Stephen A. Smith.
I don’t think anyone should be surprised that this information has come out. Most people are aware that Iverson has a lot of issues going on right now and alcohol and gambling has long be a concern for those close to A.I. Stephen A. Smith who has been writing and covering Iverson for years decided to bring some of these issues to light today in a column for the Philadelphia Inquirer he says that only John Thompson can stop A.I
Line of the Night: Maybe I think this is just something that happens to me because I pay closest attention to my own transactions, but, I mean, really?
While most of the rookies around the NBA are being stopped in their tracks by the notorious rookie wall, Philadelphia’s rookie point guard Jrue Holiday is crashing through it. Last month he averaged an impressive 27.5 minutes per game and he’s showing no signs of slowing down as he’s scored more than 20 points in two of Philadelphia’s last four games
at Boston Celtics (38-21) at Philadelphia 76ers (22-38) Friday, March 5 7:00 PM ET Game #60 Road Game #32 TV: CSNP, CSN HD, LP 752 Wachovia Center Referees: Joe Crawford, Derrick Collins, Leroy Richardson This is the 3rd meeting between these two division foes with the Celtics leading the series 2-1. In December, the C’s had their 11 game winning streak snapped by the Sixers 98-97 in the Garden when Elton Brand tipped in the game-winning shot with 7.7 remaining in the game. The Celtics will try to win their sixth straight in Philadelphia and hand the 76ers a fifth consecutive loss Friday night
The divorce proceedings are the latest development in the deterioration of Allen Iverson’s personal and professional lives: According to several NBA sources with knowledge of the situation, Iverson has been troubled by excessive drinking.
The divorce proceedings are the latest development in the deterioration of Allen Iverson’s personal and professional lives: According to several NBA sources with knowledge of the situation, Iverson has been troubled by excessive drinking. His legal problems include a number of civil lawsuits
Earlier in the week, we questioned the reason for Allen Iverson’s release by the 76ers. He had been reasonably effective with the team — well worth a roster spot — and he had expressed a huge desire to play following his release by the Grizzlies
If you said Allen Iverson is having a terrible 09-10 season, that would be an understatement. Iverson started the season injured, then was told he’d come off the bench for his new team the Grizzlies so he retired. A few weeks later he came back to the NBA with the 76ers, got injured found out
