Monday, November 30th, 2009 at 4:39 pm  |  69 responses

Sixers, Iverson Meeting in Dallas

Though the Philadelphia 76ers are considering numerous players to fill in for an injured Lou Williams, they’re only meeting with one such player this afternoon: Allen Iverson.  According to a source, Iverson is meeting with Sixers president Ed Stefanski today in Dallas. The 76ers have also mentioned Jerry Stackhouse and Antonio Daniels as players they’re looking into signing while Williams is sidelined. Stay tuned.

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  • http://slamonline.com NUPE

    Pretty much a done deal – AI will be signing in the next day or so. Stack and Daniels etc, don’t make as much sense or bring as much to the table.

  • pistol

    Come on AI! Please come back…..do the right thing Philly!

  • Michael Scorn

    But Iverson just retired from basketball a week ago. I guess he is a liar. Really, what was the point of announcing your retirement in the first place?

  • Jas

    Talk about bringing back memories: They should sign Iverson and Stackhouse.

  • str8 from samoa

    now thats what im talking about!!!

  • http://fjkld.com Jukai

    MAKE THIS HAPPEN! MAKE THIS FREAKING HAPPEN!
    Phili will be a four spot playoff team!~!!

  • http://sportzin.com Joey E.

    yup. David Aldridge reports than Sixers chairman ok’d it. Now up to Stefanski and Eddie Jordan. Just do it guys, cmon

  • http://www.shawn-kemps-offspring.blogspot.com/ TADOne

    Poetic Justice?

  • Yesse

    If he’s starting it’s a deal.

  • Wendallt

    Come on home A.I.

  • Prophecy_projectz

    This gone be interesting

  • http://www.sixers.com 360vue

    @Joey E. Jordan ain’t got no weight in this, its an opinion and that’s it. It depends how much it’s respected. Comcast have given management complete control over all off court affairs, so if the top like it, it will happen (hence the moronic Elton Brand contract, armchair commentators decision. Stefanski doesn’t like AI much however after the way he forced his exit to Denver but he didn’t have much inside knowledge on that so it is reversible. AI is probably game as well so I can’t see what the stumbling blocks are, I would probably bet a hefty sum on it being a done deal by end of the week. Management are literally gagging for someone like AI, all that other FA talk is complete smoke and mirrors

  • Exile

    …lost all interest in this saga.

  • LA Huey

    @Jukai. 4 spot in the east? Am I missing the sarcasm?

  • MoNiQuE

    we’ll c

  • http://myspace.com/rsaenz24 RoG23

    I guess he doesn’t care about winning a ring. He just wants playing time. Sad.

  • http://fjkld.com Jukai

    LA: I don’t believe that the Hawks are for real and Miami sucks. So, is the fourth seed that believable?

  • ripped

    @Jukai: I’d put money on Toronto, Chicago, or Charlotte before the Sixers. Eddie Jordan is an idiot. Plus, you saw what D-Wade did last season, so the Heat don’t necessarily suck esp. with B-Easy improving.

    Anyway, it’s kind of stupid and selfish how he uses his “retirement” to get him a job.

  • http://twitter.com/IAmBeeAye Bee

    I might have to un-retire my Sixers #3 jersey!

  • http://none The Philosopher

    The Sixers must really feel sorry for Allen Iverson

  • gomez

    It’ll be really frustrating if the Sixer’s pass on him..

  • Teddy-the-Bear

    The Hawks are for real and the Heat are pretty noob, so fifth spot seems more reasonable.

  • Teddy-the-Bear

    How about the freaking Knicks sign Iverson, because Duhon is shooting 24% from the field?!

  • Teddy-the-Bear

    I have to admit, it will be sweet seeing him back in Philly.

  • http://www.triplejunearthed.com/dacre Dacre

    Teddy – D’Antoni is int he midst of a ‘chris duhon love in’ of mythic proportions, but AI to 76ers (hopefully getting 30 mins a game and starting) could be something real sweet to see.

  • tavoris

    @360vue…u don’t think Eddie Jordan has any say in this? Did you not see how Curry and Hollins handled having to coach Iverson?

  • http://slamonline.com Russ Bengtson

    Jerry Stackhouse? Whoa.

  • Papou

    THIS IS ME CROSSING MY FINGERS!

  • http://myspace.com/mcnarrative Kieran

    I would love to see this alley oop connection happen again!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94J_oSwggFI&feature=PlayList&p=3E2B2F3966CD94F6&index=176

  • Jsbc

    PLEASE GOD MAKE THIS HAPPEN!!! A’M ALSO CROSSING MY FINGERS ON THIS! AI fan from Guatemala

  • http://www.slamonline.com Pardeep

    please make this happened. PLEASE Sixers dont blow it. But i think its to late to make the playoffs for Philly anyone agree or disagree?

  • Holiday

    What’s the point, they aren’t in any position to make a run at the championship! Does he need money? Houston would be a way better fit at this point, I mean a defensive monster of a team with a pure scorer!!! But for the fan following it would be beneficial for the 76ers!

  • Holiday

    If he could become a pass first point guard he could be a real asset with his scoring ability, but he has to make the offense flow! He obviously can’t score at will anymore!

  • http://www.sixers.com 360vue

    @tavoris EJ is able to have his say, but my point was if mgmt like it and EJ doesn’t he has no weight over them unless they really respect his opinion. Comcast specifically stated all decisions lie ultimately in the hands of the GM and his team and the coach can be quickly vetoed. EJ is just another mouth amongst many, although it may have more weight. However, as a fan, the way this teams talent is being handled by EJ (slack work ethic, wholly absent D, some woeful patterns etc) I cannot see how they’re going to let him have an real bearing on what action they’re going to take on trying to resolve the mess he is responsible for. It’s cynical, but most management often have an entirely different perspective on what is good for the team (or their business). Forget Curry and Hollins, look at Dumars and Heisley.

  • http://www.twitter.com/JoshElam JE

    Pardeep: Are you serious? We’re in the first month of the season. Hell, it’s not too late for the Nets to make the playoffs.

  • Tim

    I really hope he returns to Philly it would be special for A.I and philadelphia to have him back even for a season so he can retire the right way

  • AndrewS

    i think Eddie Jordan will be fine with it because he just so hates playin rooks. Even with Lou out, he is so reluctant to give Jrue any playin time. I’m a big wizards fan so trust me, i know this from experience. He would prefer A.I. just because he’s a veteran.

  • Hangtime Hec

    Like seriously Pardeep. Were two months into the season……

  • Jess

    AI back in Philly…I LOVE it- hope it happens – this cant be the last we see of The Answer.

  • thalilbigkahuna

    AI and AI together again. Oh SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII…

  • http://realcavsfans.com Anton

    So this is like negative jersey sales…everyone bust out your Sixers Iverson jersey!

  • http://www.slamonline.com Pardeep

    Still aint convinced they can make it but there is no place like home and I would rather see Iverson have a bad season and Philly then retire because that way he would still be loved by the fans and there is too much respect and love in that city for him there is no way I see AI coming off the bench in Philly especially with those rowdy fans and if coach Jordan does put him on the bench when Lou Williams returns I guarantee you the fans will do something about it. Still isn’t a done deal but I hope it happens.

  • http://www.broy7.com nate the great

    i think any team under .500 would be dumb not to sign iverson. why didnt the nets, bobcats, knicks etc. jump on iverson when they had a chance?
    if you want your bang for your buck than iverson is the best person. he is getting signed for MLE.
    to be honest the nets could go harris, a.i., CDR, boone, and lopez. i mean you still wont win very many games, but if i was a GM i would sign Allen. You’d deffinitly sell more tickets, and jerseys. its a win for both sides.

  • rikson

    How long is williams injured?! It better be the whole season or trouble is coming to philly mighty fast….

  • Wu

    The Answer and the Illa Illa!

  • FoCo

    full circle for the Warrior…

  • rikson

    I dont think this is going to work! First: Iverson is NOT a PG. Although most on here seem to believe that, but he is a 2 by all means -> and so is Iggy! Yes, you can play Iguadala at the 3 but that would be a waste of talent as he is just undersized for todays forwards. Also, dont forget, that Iggy was just starting his career when AI was still there, now Iggy demands WAY more shots than back then. Hell, he is basically the face of this franchise although he is not a franchise player. Mark my words, people!

  • Scu11y

    Iverson jumped from the 1 to the 2 and back again over his philly career. he’d play the 1 to start. not ur prototypical 1, but will do a better job there than a lot of players

  • nastierthanu

    Cosign rickson

  • http://www.lkz.ch Darksaber

    Wow, Mr. “i did it my way & my way only” is gonna get yet another chance? This saga should be turned into a sitcom. Apart from that, would be wonderful to see him in those new Sixers Unis, he is the modern day 76er, more than Barkley, Hornacek, Stackhouse, Hawkins, Dana or anyone on that team in the late 90′s. (still don’t like this pouting/blaming/lying/bickering strategy he’s using lately. Unnecessary)

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