NJNJ Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20091202/capt.0d7dfca500714e47889b8b084b30b9fb.76ers_iverson_basketball_px102.jpg Philadelphia coach Eddie Jordan is looking for a way to fit Allen Iverson into the team's starting lineup. "We're looking at a couple options," Jordan said of how Iverson will fit with the 76ers. "One of the options we're looking at is obviously, I would like him to start. I haven't talked to the team about it, but it's a thought process. When I make that decision I will talk to the team first and then will tell you guys. I'm really looking to see if he can fit into our starting lineup, but it's not etched in stone." Iverson is expected to begin his second tenure with the 76ers on Monday night against the Nuggets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest N4S Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 He HAS to start him. We all know how that goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted December 3, 2009 Owner Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 Go ahead and bring him off the bench, and Iggy too...and everyone else who will help them win games, since Eddie Jordan is the most intelligent coach in the league and is actually flip-flopping with the idea in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Regime Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 I dont think there is any other option, I'm pretty sure AI is expecting to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 If they don't start him, what was the point of signing him? To get more attention from the media? "Philly benches disgruntled Iverson".... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poe Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 What's the big deal about coming off the bench in the first place? Shouldn't the amount of PLAYING TIME be more valued? You know, it IS possible to not play the opening minutes, but still get the same amount of playing time, right? Besides, you have more impact at the END of games than in the beginning. BTW, I'm not saying that AI shouldn't start. Just trying to make a point in saying that you don't need to play the very first few minutes of games in order to have the same impact. Just look at Jason Terry, Manu Ginobili, Udonis Haslem, Al Harrington, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobb Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 If he doesn't start then I think there is going to be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
His Greatness Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 What's the big deal about coming off the bench in the first place? Shouldn't the amount of PLAYING TIME be more valued? You know, it IS possible to not play the opening minutes, but still get the same amount of playing time, right? Besides, you have more impact at the END of games than in the beginning. BTW, I'm not saying that AI shouldn't start. Just trying to make a point in saying that you don't need to play the very first few minutes of games in order to have the same impact. Just look at Jason Terry, Manu Ginobili, Udonis Haslem, Al Harrington, etc.Yeah, but Iverson's warped ego won't let him accept anything less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 (edited) Dont even mess around Eddie Jordan. Edited December 4, 2009 by kingfish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poe Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Yeah, but Iverson's warped ego won't let him accept anything less.Yep. Unfortunately, that is the main reason to start him. Looks like AI will be getting his way. Still, it will be nice to see him back on the court. Also, the next Sixers vs Bucks game should be epic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Yep. Unfortunately, that is the main reason to start him. Looks like AI will be getting his way. Still, it will be nice to see him back on the court. Also, the next Sixers vs Bucks game should be epic.Im pretty sure AI doesnt wanna do any damage to his career 27 ppg or w/e it is. Probably why he demands starting and 35+ minutes or else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poe Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Im pretty sure AI doesnt wanna do any damage to his career 27 ppg or w/e it is. Probably why he demands starting and 35+ minutes or else.Yea, and didn't he always say that the only thing he cares about is winning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Yea, and didn't he always say that the only thing he cares about is winning? I guess he meant winning scoring titles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Bomba Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Yea, and didn't he always say that the only thing he cares about is winning? Winning as long as he gets 25 shots a game, dribbles around until the shot clock is at 20, gets to take breaks on defense, and play 35 minutes a game. If he gets to do all those things, then winning is a nice thing to add on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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