New York – The Philadelphia 76ers and Detroit Pistons have rumoredly discussing a trade right after the All Star Weekend that would reunite Allen Iverson and his former team, Philadelphia 76ers, league source still finalizing this rumors.
The proposed deal,still materializing, would send Iverson to the 76ers for Donyell Marshall, Kareem Rush, and Andre Miller plus three future round draft picks.
76ers executives are willing to get back Iverson since he is still struggling and figuring out what's his role in Detroit, The source said this may put the biggest trade ever in NBA history as remembered Iverson doesn't want to play for the Sixers then. The other factor for this trade is the Indiana Pacers wherein, as another team for this trade, would want to send Troy Murphy, Marquis Daniels, and cash considerations for Iverson.
The Sixers office wants Iverson for his leadership prior to playoffs where the Celtics, Cavs, and Magic are the teams to beat for the Eastern Conference. If happens, the two AI's will put a lot ofdamage in the East that may put them into step for championship.
Iverson, 34, has a lot of expectations in Detroit following the blockbuster trade that send Chauncey Billups to Denver but since the team is in trouble right now, Joe Dumars may opt for this trade to be done for loosening team's salary cap. Detroit is looking for the class 2010 free agency as they already trade in Alex Acker just recently. As the Spurs also have interest in Detroit’s Rasheed Wallace, a Pistons source says they may also give up him for more flexible 2010, that means Detroit may raise their white flag for the current season in preparation for the team's future.
Nevertheless, Joe Dumars wants to make the playoffs and believes that they can still progress with Iverson on the roster.
Iverson was still in All Star team that includes him into the starting line up but a lot of critics call this as a bogus voting.
Any thoughts?
for me its great to see the original AI in Philly..
