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The Chicago Bulls Should Pursue Allen Iverson

I know, Allen Iverson's retiring from the NBA. Or at least that's what he says. The fact is that Iverson is leaving the game on someone else's terms. He's one of the greatest guards of his, or any, generation, and the game is forcing him out...

Written by TAB BAMFORD about about 7 hours ago 120 reads 8 comments
Allen Iverson's Retirement Leaves More Questions Than Answers

In sports, it is a rarity to witness the start-to-finish career of a hall of fame player with all the ups and the downs that come along with time...

Written by Shaun Ahmad about about 5 hours ago 281 reads 0 comments
The Retirement of Allen Iverson: Glory, Tragedy, Selfishness, and Business

I was on my treadmill when the radio announced that Allen Iverson was retiring from the NBA at age 36 after being discontent with his role in Memphis and unable to be signed by the New York Knicks...

Written by D REW about about 7 hours ago 148 reads 2 comments
It's Finally Been Answer'ed, Allen Iverson Steps Away

And just like that, an end of an era. Today, Allen Iverson, 34, has announced his retirement from the NBA, only 11 days removed from taking "a personal leave" from the Memphis Grizzlies, most likely his last basketball team...

Written by Kody Leibowitz about about 9 hours ago 93 reads 6 comments
Pivot Points: Allen Iverson Has Decided To Hang Up His Sneakers

It's official. At 6:00 p.m. EST, Steven A. Smith of ESPN announced that Allen Iverson has decided to retire and spend more time with his family...

Written by Hadarii Jones about about 10 hours ago 241 reads 25 comments
Brandon Roy: Portland's New Villian

Last holiday season, I got free tickets to a Blazer game at the Rose Garden. They were good seats in the 100 level, and my 8 year old son and I watched up close as Brandon Roy scored 52 points against the Phoenix Suns...

Written by Brian D. about 14 minutes ago 3 reads 0 comments
A Toast To Allen Iverson

I understand that I'm going to receive my fair share of criticism for this, and I'm ready for it. I'm aware that praising Allen Iverson is not exactly the most popular course to take right now, but I feel that it still needs to be done...

Written by Bhagwat Kumar about 37 minutes ago 8 reads 0 comments
Silva Week 5 Waiver Wire Report: A Message For You, Rudy

Normal Sized LeaguesI guess the definition of a normal-sized league, at least in my mind, is one consisting of 10 to 12 teams with rosters somewhere around 12-15 players. That should cover a majority of the fantasy hoops leagues in existence...

Written by Evan Silva about about 1 hour ago 8 reads 0 comments
Practice? "The Answer" Will No Longer Have to Answer Practice.

One of the most prolific scorers in NBA history has decided to hang up the shoes. It has been reported that Allen Iverson, "The Answer" has retired from professional basketball. The former No...

Written by Dominick Pansini about about 3 hours ago 10 reads 0 comments
United We Run: The Timberwolves Should Run Away With a Win Soon

United we run.... The newest motto for the Timberwolves team has finally taken it's toll. While the Wolves have lost game after game, I have to admit that they are fun to watch when they are running...

Written by Matthew Hayden about about 3 hours ago 8 reads 0 comments
Check My Watch: Is Retirement The Final "Answer" For Iverson?

Today Allen Iverson announced his retirement from the NBA after 14 terrific seasons. Throughout his career, the generously-listed 6’0” guard has electrified crowds with his unique ...

Written by Ross Romano about about 3 hours ago 21 reads 0 comments
Wolverine Wednesday: You Got to Have Hart

The Colts cut Mike Hart on Tuesday. Hart has been on the team for two years and most of the time been hampered by injuries. Not sure if his speed or his fumble in limited action is keeping him off NFL rosters...

Written by Big House Bob about about 8 hours ago 1 reads 0 comments
The Top Ten Dunkers In The NBA

Dunking is one of the most exciting elements of the NBA game today, and this slide show is going to show you the top 10 dunkers in the league at the moment...

Written by Sachin Arora about about 6 hours ago 120 reads 3 comments
Allen Iverson Retires from NBA: Reflections on a Misunderstood Career

Stephen A. Smith of ESPN is reporting that Allen Iverson has officially retired from the NBA. His last game in the NBA was against the Los Angeles Lakers, and Iverson scored eight points on two for five shooting in just 21 minutes of play...

Written by Vikram Dimba about about 10 hours ago 159 reads 5 comments
Final Answer: Allen Iverson retires as one of the greatest.

It is official. One of the NBA's greatest players and scorers ever has retired. Allen Iverson told Stephen A. Smith of ESPN today that he is retiring from the NBA. Forget the unfair ending he went through, but let's look back this legendary career...

Written by Dwyane Montell about about 9 hours ago 147 reads 2 comments
Warriors-Mavericks: A Game To Remember Without Don Nelson

The Golden State Warriors only needed six healthy bodies to come out with the most valuable of wins against the Dallas Mavericks who had won five straight games. Monta Ellis scored a season-high 37 points, dished out eight assists, and had four steals...

Written by Khalid Shakran about about 11 hours ago 223 reads 2 comments
Gilbert Arenas Breaks His Silence, but Is He Right?

Gilbert Arenas recently broke his self-imposed moratorium on speaking to reporters after a 22-point loss to San Antonio on Saturday. The loss followed another embarrassing 20-point loss to Oklahoma City the night before...

Written by Tony Owusu about about 11 hours ago 95 reads 0 comments
NBA Fans: Be Thankful For The NBA Season

The NBA season has been great so far, and being the basketball junkie that I am I will be watching some NBA basketball come thanksgiving. However I decided to write about what I’m thankful for in the NBA...

Written by Shady Botros about about 5 hours ago 8 reads 0 comments
Good Starts, Bad Starts

Good Starts Syracuse (5-0): No team has achieved as much as Syracuse in the early part of the season. The Orange used strong efforts to blow out Cal and UNC en-route to winning the 2K Sports Classic...

Written by Jakob Kagel about about 9 hours ago 1 reads 0 comments
Thank You Allen Iverson: You Will Always Be The Answer

Thank you Allen for all the great memories since I started watching basketball 14 years ago. I will cherish them forever.You introduced me to the game of basketball and quickly became my role model...

Written by Allen Iverson is the MVP about about 5 hours ago 17 reads 0 comments
Pistons Struggle To Regain Elite Status Within The Eastern Conference

The first place Cleveland Cavaliers traveled to the Palace of Auburn Hills Thanksgiving Eve in attempt to pad their two game lead over the Milwaukee Bucks in the Central division...

Written by adam biggers about about 6 hours ago 9 reads 0 comments
Just Have To Gloat: I TOLD YOU SO: Iverson's Retired!

There is no point to this article, other than me gloating. I told you all in a previous article I wrote that Iverson should retire. You all called me an idiot, and said any team would gladly take him...

Written by Eric Yarmoluk about about 7 hours ago 45 reads 0 comments
After a Failed Stint in Memphis, Allen Iverson Retires!

NOTE: THIS ARTICLE WAS WRITTEN SHORTLY BEFORE THE NEWS OF IVERSON RETIRING. IVERSON HAS ANNOUNCED HIS RETIREMENT AND FINALLY PUTS AN END TO HIS GREAT CAREER! Allen Iverson is a player of many talents and skills...

Written by Sachin Arora about about 10 hours ago 102 reads 1 comments
Allen Iverson: The Soldier Who Refused Help

And so it ends for Allen Iverson. Unwanted and unloved, the answer for Iverson is retirement. He remains too stubborn for his own good but stubbornness is not a strength—it's a weakness. At one time or another, everyone of us has had to accept change...

Written by The Daily Hurt about about 10 hours ago 38 reads 0 comments
The End For the Answer: Allen Iverson Retires

Stephen A. Smith of the Philadelphia Inquirer is reporting that guard Allen Iverson will retire. Iverson plans to move on from playing basketball and spend more time with his family. It appears that this is how it will end for the Answer...

Written by Shady Botros about about 10 hours ago 60 reads 2 comments

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Basketball Article Archive

The Chicago Bulls Should Pursue Allen Iverson

Allen Iverson's Retirement Leaves More Questions Than Answers

The Retirement of Allen Iverson: Glory, Tragedy, Selfishness, and Business

It's Finally Been Answer'ed, Allen Iverson Steps Away

Pivot Points: Allen Iverson Has Decided To Hang Up His Sneakers

Brandon Roy: Portland's New Villian

A Toast To Allen Iverson

Silva Week 5 Waiver Wire Report: A Message For You, Rudy

Practice? "The Answer" Will No Longer Have to Answer Practice.

United We Run: The Timberwolves Should Run Away With a Win Soon

Check My Watch: Is Retirement The Final "Answer" For Iverson?

Wolverine Wednesday: You Got to Have Hart

The Top Ten Dunkers In The NBA

Allen Iverson Retires from NBA: Reflections on a Misunderstood Career

Final Answer: Allen Iverson retires as one of the greatest.

Warriors-Mavericks: A Game To Remember Without Don Nelson

Gilbert Arenas Breaks His Silence, but Is He Right?

NBA Fans: Be Thankful For The NBA Season

Good Starts, Bad Starts

Thank You Allen Iverson: You Will Always Be The Answer

Pistons Struggle To Regain Elite Status Within The Eastern Conference

Just Have To Gloat: I TOLD YOU SO: Iverson's Retired!

After a Failed Stint in Memphis, Allen Iverson Retires!

Allen Iverson: The Soldier Who Refused Help

The End For the Answer: Allen Iverson Retires

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