Here's my response to all of this: Yeah fuckin' right!
I love Allen Iverson, not only is he one of the all-time greats, but he was the first player to really give Hip-Hop a face in the NBA. Cut the bullshit though, man. I hate to say it, but A.I. is just seeking attention and and public sympathy right now, that's it. He doesn't want to retire and he isn't planning on staying retired. He said it himself, he still has the desire to play, and he clearly can still play. The problem is he just wants to play on his own terms, which is why no teams are calling.
And if you were a GM, why would you call?? Think about it, why would you want a guy who's main priority is whether he's a starter, and not what he could do to help the team win?? Nobody wants that bullshit, not even the Knicks.
Bottom line: Whenever Iverson decides to get off of his high horse, his phone will start ringing. Until then, save us the dramatics. Nobody can be on the top forever and Father Time is forever-and-0, get with the program Allen.
(Side note: The 2 best parts of this retirement is 1) constant replays of Iverson crossing up Jordan and 2) hearing the infamous "Practice. We talkin' about practice!" rant again and again.)
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