Poll: Does Iverson end up a King?

[bibbinator]

Does AI end up a King?

(Note: this isn't whether you want him to be one or not, this is a prediction of what happens in the end.)

 

[tyrant]

my prediction is yes. if philly is really interested in improving in a hurry they will. mike bibby is proven commodity.

 

[Starting Five]

maybe...

 

[LPKingsFan]

Don't want to get my hopes up too high. Like Brick said in another thread, as this draws on longer, expecations for a move become greater and greater. It doesn't necessarily have to be Iverson per se, but Kings fans are craving something fresh and exciting, and management may need to oblige.

I've been less and less of an emotional fan the past year or two as I've only had limited access to watching games, but that said, this has really piqued my interest.

 

[Kingzrool]

YES. It has rang as a yes since I first heard about it. It just seems that we have the best to offer. My son is really going to be bummed if this happens, his birthday is the same as Bibby's as he always points out to those sitting next to us at Arco.

 

[tyrant]

i would hate to see mike go. after all he's been through with this franchise.

 

[Purple Reign]

I don't mind seeing it happen, I just don't think it is going to happen. I know the Maloofs are gamblers, but not that big of a gamble. Artest is one thing, but Artest and Iverson together......

I would love to see it happen because either way, the Kings are not contending for a title, and Arco and this franchise needs a jolt of energy and AI is the right person to bring it. I thought Artest would do it, but it just has not happened. besides Bibby has the opt out, and the Maloofs would be foolish to sign him to a long term deal for 15 plus mil per year.

 

[pdxKingsFan]

I'm warming up to the idea but I'm not sold on it actually happening.

 

[Sac.Kings]

I dont know what to think anymore, the world has turned upside down. We want Iverson, we already have Artest, only question i have is what is the record for the lowest number of assists because we are going to break it easily if AI comes to sactown. We are/have been flirting with breaking that record already but this would just push it over the top. Many question whether AI could change his style of play in order to play more TEAM basketball. Only thing i have to say to that is he has played as the #1 option on everything and anything for 11 years, its kinda hard to just suddenly change. Its like people who smoke, it takes a hell of a lot of effort to quit (but it is possible, just not probable).

If this trade does go through, i hope we do something like KT, Bibby, Miller for Dalembert, AI and possibly Hunter. I really dont know why we would do such a stupid thing, but in this world stupid is the new cool. Its getting to the point where i really dont care because nothing can surprise me anymore, not even if CNN says there is an asteroid heading straight for earth. I would welcome AI dont get me wrong, but our passing (or whatever thats called when we move the ball around once or twice before artest/bibby take the shot) would die out. However, the kings will always be my favorite team so bring it on AI, bring it on.

 

[RS189]

I think right there there's like a 50% chance we get him....its just everyone in the organization being quiet about it which makes me think we're doing it.

 

[Sac.Kings]

^agreed.

 

[uolj]

I would just like to say thank you for having two separate polls, one for whether we think it will happen and one for whether we want it to (in other words, thanks for wording the poll well). Nothing worse than a single confusing poll where half the people assume one interpretation and the other half another.

That said, it's too bad I can't vote in either poll since I have no idea what I think about either question!

 

[Kingzrool]

I know the Maloofs are gamblers, but not that big of a gamble. Artest is one thing, but Artest and Iverson together......

Kind of like the ultimate double or nothing . Hard to resist for a true gambler.

 

[Viking]

wait so is this even possible that it'd happen? cause when i saw it on the tv last night out with friends that he was probably gonna be traded it never even crossed my mind that the kings would want to trade for him... why would we?

 

[ezekielbear]

This has just as much to do with business, as it does the roster, IMO.

 

[Viking]

This has just as much to do with business, as it does the roster, IMO.

to me, that would be the only thing about allen iverson becoming a king that would make sense.

 

[BMiller52]

This has just as much to do with business, as it does the roster, IMO.

What do you mean? Like he'd get the Kings a lot of extra revenue(spelling?) or something?

 

[ezekielbear]

What do you mean? Like he'd get the Kings a lot of extra revenue(spelling?) or something?

He's a superstar, so, he'd mean a lot. More funds, more exposure, more everything.

And jmo, but, I think Iverson would help with the ongoing arena problems.

 

[LilMissDiva]

I don't mind seeing it happen, I just don't think it is going to happen. I know the Maloofs are gamblers, but not that big of a gamble. Artest is one thing, but Artest and Iverson together......

I would love to see it happen because either way, the Kings are not contending for a title, and Arco and this franchise needs a jolt of energy and AI is the right person to bring it. I thought Artest would do it, but it just has not happened. besides Bibby has the opt out, and the Maloofs would be foolish to sign him to a long term deal for 15 plus mil per year.

Why not? Have they ever had a public altercation - or otherwise? These men are professionals and I believe any two superstars can play together on the court long enough to end up with the result every NBA player actually plays for.

The Championship.

 

[DaMan]

Its not going to happen, i would totally be shocked if it did. The only reason the sixers would do a deal with us is because bibby might opt out leaving them with a expiring contract. But i don't think they would do that because they would really would need a young pg for the future with iverson gone. And also I don't think a deal could be mean't with out martin being involved who the kings will not give up. I don't understand why they would deal with us?

With them trading Iverson that would mean they are rebuilding, bibby at the age of 28 is not a player u tend to rebuild with. And with a team wanting to go in a different direction, I don't think trading for a player who is basically the lesser vision of iverson would make much sense that would get them no where. I really don't see the sixers taking the Kings route by trading for bibby and rebuilding half way, they are fully going into rebuilding mold. In my opinion the top 3 teams in the chase for Iverson is Minn, Boston, and chi town. Both boston and chi town have a boat load of young talent to offer for Iverson but Minn has Foye which the sixers have been after since the draft and KG wants iverson bad.

If i had to choose a team that iverson will end up in i would say Minn. I don't think Chi will be willing to break up their young squad for a run at the finals for 2 or 3 years. The same goes with Boston which will mean the end of Pierce in Boston, i think he will be in Iverson's situation in the future. I think a deal with Minn would include Foye, R.Davis and other pieces.

 

[VF21]

With them trading Iverson that would mean they are rebuilding...

No with them trading Iverson it means they were listening when Iverson out and out demanded a trade. I'm suprised you haven't heard about it. It's been in the news and everything.

What they're doing is trying to make the best of a bad situation.

 

[KingsChick]

I have a very strong feeling that he's becoming a King ... Mike Bibbs, it was wonderful having you as a King.. if you stay it will be the biggest relief.

 

[Jechtsphere]

Hope he comes (and brings someone with him) so I said yes, I'm going to be really depressed if he doesn't and we have to settle for this team all season yuck -_-

 

[DaMan]

No with them trading Iverson it means they were listening when Iverson out and out demanded a trade. I'm suprised you haven't heard about it. It's been in the news and everything.

What they're doing is trying to make the best of a bad situation.

I understand that but I just don't see them trading for another star player and put them in the same position that Iverson was in. I see them going after a young and up and coming players such as Duhon, Foye, Al Jefferson, Kirk, Teifar, D.West, Deng, G. Green and so on. I see them totally starting from nothing and letting their young team grow, like the baby bulls and the magic are doing. From what the sixers fans are saying they are willing to go that way too.

I forgot to add Ind in the run for iverson, but i still think it will be minn getting him.

 

[VF21]

I understand that but I just don't see them trading for another star player and put them in the same position that Iverson was in. I see them going after a young and up and coming players such as Duhon, Foye, Al Jefferson, Kirk, Teifar, D.West, Deng, G. Green and so on. I see them totally starting from nothing and letting their young team grow, like the baby bulls and the magic are doing. From what the sixers fans are saying they are willing to go that way too.

I forgot to add Ind in the run for iverson, but i still think it will be minn getting him.

Sixer fans do not equal Billy King.

I don't understand what you mean by trading for a star player would put them in the same position that Iverson was in.

Trading for a PG like Bibby, who has a pretty well-established rapport with a certain PF, could do wonders for the Sixers.

You apparently haven't been following the day's developments. Minnesota is out of the running, as are most of the other teams. In fact, you should probably read an article just posted in the Iverson thread.

 

[DaMan]

Sixer fans do not equal Billy King.

I don't understand what you mean by trading for a star player would put them in the same position that Iverson was in.

Trading for a PG like Bibby, who has a pretty well-established rapport with a certain PF, could do wonders for the Sixers.

You apparently haven't been following the day's developments. Minnesota is out of the running, as are most of the other teams. In fact, you should probably read an article just posted in the Iverson thread.

If the sixers fans are happy with going young, i think that will make Billy king's job easier to trade iverson.

I really doubt that putting a bibby on the same team with an webber that is way past his prime and plays like he is 100 will have the same result.

And i just saw an article posted here that stats that Minn was one of teams still after him.

 

[VF21]

The article, by David Aldridge, isn't accepting the statements by the Timberwolves that make it clear they are not in the running.

One of the first things you learn is that a team does not make decisions based upon what their fans want. And your comments about Webber clearly don't reflect any recent activity. Webb, without Iverson, has put up impressive numbers in Philly. And it's been reported he looks great. Bringing him Bibby would be an injection of energy and excitement.

But hey...don't let me discourage you. I'm just pointing out that you're among people who really follow this stuff.

 

[DaMan]

The article, by David Aldridge, isn't accepting the statements by the Timberwolves that make it clear they are not in the running.

One of the first things you learn is that a team does not make decisions based upon what their fans want. And your comments about Webber clearly don't reflect any recent activity. Webb, without Iverson, has put up impressive numbers in Philly. And it's been reported he looks great. Bringing him Bibby would be an injection of energy and excitement.

But hey...don't let me discourage you. I'm just pointing out that you're among people who really follow this stuff.

I just really doubt they could bring the same magic they did for the kings, its a completely different team.

And from this artical its says the wolves are still interested, unless something has changed in the last 2 days I doubt they are out.

http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/sports/16208531.htm

 

[VF21]

Changed in the last two days? Erm, yes... they did change. You can't rely on stuff from two days ago at this point. You can't even rely on things from yesterday or this morning. The Sixers have been fielding offers all day. They have eliminated some teams from further consideration. Others have removed themselves since the Sixers want more than they're able to give. Others simply cannot work out the finances under the cap restrictions.

Hey, believe what you want to believe.

 

[SLAB]

Earlier I was thinking it was all a fantasy and getting excited would only end up in my dissapointment.

However, looking at what other teams have to offer Im getting excited again.

http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/ny-spallen1212,0,415166.story?coll=ny-sports-headlines

So According to that we have Boston, Golden State, Charlotte, Indiana, and us as the strong players.

For one, I really do not see them trading to an eastern conference playoff "contender." So that really axes Indiana and Boston...As for Indiana, I really can't see Philly taking on Stephan Jackson and all his issues.

Iverson already nixed Charlotte, so they are out.

And that leaves us and Golden State...If it comes down to a battle between Bibby or Baron, I think you have to go Bibby.

You go from AI to Baron you really don't address anything...YOu go from dominating ballhog to dominating ballhog...Plus you get Baron's max season of about 52 games...With Bibb you get the Webb/Bibby combo, and the fact he is a more "true" PG, especially following Iverson.

I think he is ours for the taking!