Iverson traded

cdskins26 · 11-03-2008, 05:14 PM

ESPN - Denver Nuggets trade Allen Iverson to Detroit Pistons
Just came through, sorry if its already up. Bad move IMO, Iverson isn't what he was and I think Billups is even or better. Thoughts?

SmootSmack · 11-03-2008, 05:46 PM

Pretty equal move for both teams. Iverson just wasn't working out with Melo in Denver. Now the Nuggets get a veteran playmaker in Billups who can effectively distribute the ball to Melo, Nene, and Kenyon Martin.

Meanwhile, the Pistons get a star player (though in his waning days) in Iverson to take some pressure off Rip on offense and Stuckey should be able to handle the point. Most importantly, the Pistons can wipe Ivreson's contract off their books at the end of the season.

djnemo65 · 11-03-2008, 08:15 PM

I'd take Billups over Iverson but I think it's clear that both teams needed to shake things up a bit. I'm surprised by this move but I think it could end up being good for both teams, especially the Nuggets.

Dirtbag59 · 11-04-2008, 05:58 PM

I heard speculation that the Pistons are gearing up for a run at King James in 2010 and Iversons expiring contract will make that happen all while making them remain competitive.

JLee9718 · 11-07-2008, 02:32 PM

Detroit gave away a lot to get Iverson. Half the Detroit squad is made up of former Wizards (well, almost half). Maybe we should have traded for the rest of Detroit's players. Things aren't looking too good for Washington.

By the way, what good is the Princeton Offense? You need good players first.

dmek25 · 11-07-2008, 03:46 PM

Iverson is one of the n.b.a all time greats. you have to see him in person to really appreciate his talent and guts. with that being said, im not sure his style is conducive to winning a title. but in my opinion, Detroit definitely got the better end of the trade

cdskins26 · 11-09-2008, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

I heard speculation that the Pistons are gearing up for a run at King James in 2010 and Iversons expiring contract will make that happen all while making them remain competitive.

I heard he might be going to NJ (when moved to Brooklyn) in 2010.

Dirtbag59 · 11-16-2008, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdskins26

I heard he might be going to NJ (when moved to Brooklyn) in 2010.

I heard that too as well. Jay Z being a part time owner has been recruiting him pretty hard and James seems to be attracted that lifestyle.

Monkeydad · 11-17-2008, 12:03 PM

Detriot (the city) and Iverson are perfect for each other.

JLee9718 · 11-17-2008, 12:28 PM

In retrospect, I wish the Wizards had traded for Iverson. When our reserves kept beating the so-called first team during training camp, I sort of knew we would start off with a whole bunch of losses.

11-03-2008, 05:14 PM	#1
cdskins26 Special Teams Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 351	Iverson traded ESPN - Denver Nuggets trade Allen Iverson to Detroit Pistons Just came through, sorry if its already up. Bad move IMO, Iverson isn't what he was and I think Billups is even or better. Thoughts?

11-03-2008, 05:46 PM	#2
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Iverson traded Pretty equal move for both teams. Iverson just wasn't working out with Melo in Denver. Now the Nuggets get a veteran playmaker in Billups who can effectively distribute the ball to Melo, Nene, and Kenyon Martin. Meanwhile, the Pistons get a star player (though in his waning days) in Iverson to take some pressure off Rip on offense and Stuckey should be able to handle the point. Most importantly, the Pistons can wipe Ivreson's contract off their books at the end of the season. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

11-03-2008, 08:15 PM	#3
djnemo65 Playmaker Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,836	Re: Iverson traded I'd take Billups over Iverson but I think it's clear that both teams needed to shake things up a bit. I'm surprised by this move but I think it could end up being good for both teams, especially the Nuggets.

11-04-2008, 05:58 PM	#4
Dirtbag59 Naega jeil jal naga Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia From: Silver Spring, Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 14,750	Re: Iverson traded I heard speculation that the Pistons are gearing up for a run at King James in 2010 and Iversons expiring contract will make that happen all while making them remain competitive. __________________ "It's nice to be important, but its more important to be nice." - Scooter "I feel like Dirtbag has been slowly and methodically trolling the board for a month or so now." - FRPLG

11-07-2008, 02:32 PM	#5
JLee9718 Impact Rookie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 573	Re: Iverson traded Detroit gave away a lot to get Iverson. Half the Detroit squad is made up of former Wizards (well, almost half). Maybe we should have traded for the rest of Detroit's players. Things aren't looking too good for Washington. By the way, what good is the Princeton Offense? You need good players first.

11-07-2008, 03:46 PM	#6
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 62 Posts: 10,672	Re: Iverson traded Iverson is one of the n.b.a all time greats. you have to see him in person to really appreciate his talent and guts. with that being said, im not sure his style is conducive to winning a title. but in my opinion, Detroit definitely got the better end of the trade __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

11-17-2008, 12:03 PM	#9
Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 45 Posts: 17,460	Re: Iverson traded Detriot (the city) and Iverson are perfect for each other. __________________ Not sent from a Droid, iPhone, Blackberry or toaster

11-17-2008, 12:28 PM	#10
JLee9718 Impact Rookie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 573	Re: Iverson traded In retrospect, I wish the Wizards had traded for Iverson. When our reserves kept beating the so-called first team during training camp, I sort of knew we would start off with a whole bunch of losses.

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