Allen Iverson. One Of The Greatest To Never Win a Ring, On Purpose.

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Cavaliers—Okay now this team is a little different. They have a Mid-Level and a starting spot. The bad news is that they don't really need him unless he comes off the bench, which you know he doesn't want. Iverson's style of play won't work either with LeBron since he's not a spot up shooter. But it could work since LeBron is a great passer and Shaq will be in the post in which the diesel is a good passer from there. So it looks good on paper though, I don't know how it will work on the court. I also don't know the opinion of Cavs fans on Iverson going to their team.

Here are the teams that could use him as a starter but are not contending.

Bulls—After Ben Gordon left to Detroit, Chicago needs a replacement for him, and that guy would be Iverson. Although they've signed ex-Bull Jannero Pargo, Iverson would be a good addition.

Knicks—It is very likely Robinson will leave the Knicks and Iverson can be that guy they should get, but New York is more busy trying get Grant Hill, so the chances of this happening is slim.

Bobcats—I know, but it does make some sense because of this. the Bobcats have the Mid-Level, Larry Brown knows Iverson and can handle him, and the the Bobcats need a legit scorer. So this is a very good place for him.

Timberwolves—One thing... They need a scorer who can take the pressure off of Al Jefferson since they gave that up for Kevin Love. No disrespect to Love but they needed Mayo more than him. Because in reality they needed a scoring gaurd than a big man, and if they needed a big man (which they do), they would need a 7-foot Center.

If Iverson wants a championship, he has to accept a smaller role and probably come off the bench. I think Iverson would accept coming off the bench for this reason. Remember when he came back from that injury and had to come off the bench, he played 18 minutes and went 5-8 with 11 points. I think Iverson is saying he won't come off the bench because of that game. Because he thinks he will only play 18 minutes or less and doesn't think he'll get 25-30 plus minutes like a usual sixth-man does.

Look, whatever the reason may be. If he doesn't fix that attitude, I guarantee you that he will go down in history as one of the greatest players to never win a ring. You hear most players in their prime or a bit past their prime that they want to go somewhere else to win and would give up their individual greatness to get a ring. Iverson is doing the opposite and that's a shame because he was such a great player.

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