Where Will Allen Iverson End Up?
August 26, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Basketball
Allen Iverson, once regarded as one of the best players in the NBA, is still an unrestricted free agent. The fact that Iverson is having a difficult time finding work is a surprise to many — especially considering that Iverson averaged 26.4 points per game as recently as the 2007-08 season.
However, with training camp just around the corner, three teams have emerged as the leading contenders for Iverson: the Memphis Grizzlies, Charlotte Bobcats and Miami Heat.
The Grizzlies appear to be the favorite at this point. On Wednesday, the team admitted that they had officially made an offer to Iverson. NBA insiders believe that the deal could be worth about $3 million per season.
Iverson has said he’d love to play for head coach Larry Brown again, which is a reason why the Bobcats are looked to as a strong possibility. The Bobcats need scoring and the 34-year-old would be a good fit.
In Miami, Iverson would team with Dwyane Wade to form one of the most explosive backcourts in the NBA. The Heat definitely have interest but they don’t have much financial flexibility to offer Iverson much money.
Stay tuned. The answer to where Allen Iverson will end up will likely come within the next week.
Allen Iverson - Where Will He End Up?
