Iverson Wants To Stay In Philly

[Bibby_10]

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/38955/20060203/iverson_wants_to_stay_in_philly/



Allen Iverson does not want to be traded before the Feb. 23 deadline.

"I don't want to," Iverson said. "Every single year that I've been here, there've been talks about me being traded. It comes up every year.

"It's something I have to deal with. This is my life. I love this place. I love the fans. I love my teammates."

Team president Billy King denies he is shopping Iverson, saying only the Sixers need him back in the lineup. Iverson missed the last three games and will probably skip Friday's game against Detroit because he has two injured ankles.

Iverson hasn't played since he was hurt in the fourth quarter against Orlando last week. He did not practice Thursday, and said a bone bruise on his right ankle bothered him more than his sprained left one.

Iverson hopes to return for Saturday's game at Cleveland.

"I'm going to make the trip to Cleveland," he said. "I don't know if I'll be able to (play), but I'll definitely go on the trip. Pregame, I'll see if I can go."



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Oh oh. Isnt this something like what Peja said before he got traded?
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[loopymitch]

I would love to see if happen but I'm not holding my breath. Loves his teammates? I'm not so sure about that.

 

[HndsmCelt]

Some how I jsut can't see Philly trading AI... the Home town hero fills seats... as for other teams wanting him sure I suppose some chronc celler dewells might but any team contending has to look at the possible impact of him on the team and wonder if he will help despite his numbers. I mena really we are talking about the guy who makes Kobe look selfless.

 

[KevinMartin'sShotDoctor]

Loyalty only counts if you like someone. Or if someone sucks and hustles; Birdman is thought of more fondly than Roy Tarpley, for example.

There's ways to make the team better without A.I., but I don't think the team can make any of those trades.

 

[BBallGrl15]

Oh oh. Isnt this something like what Peja said before he got traded?

Yeah but the only difference is that this has been rumored for years since AI has been here in Philly. And he has yet to be traded. He always says the same thing about not wanting to leave. Me personally, I think the trade rumors come from the media people who don't want AI in Philly.