Memphis Grizzlies to waive Allen Iverson

Mon, Nov 16, 2009 by Adam Sedie

Allen Iverson and the Memphis Grizzlies agreed today to part ways, terminating AI’s contract and waiving him after a 10-day absence from the team.

Iverson had career low numbers as a reserve for the Grizzlies, and it now looks worse than ever for him to turn his career around.

Iverson was frustrated about not starting, and was unable to reconcile his life as a reserve.

It will be hard to sell these things without a team. (Credit: picapp.com)

With his contract terminated, one must wonder what lies ahead for AI now. How will he sell his signature shoes?

One suggestion: sign a 1-year deal with the New York Knicks. It is obvious the Knicks need a PG as Chris Duhon’s shooting is causing a major void.

Why not give New York fans something to get excited about? AI, the man, the myth, the legend would be awesome in the Knicks offensive schematic.

Iverson has had a rough season this far. Does this “failure” in Memphis further tarnish his appeal to other franchises?

Iverson has to accept that his game is no longer what it once was and that if he wants to continue his career he will need to accept that as reality.

Life could be much worse than that. Making millions of dollars to play a game is always a better alternative than not playing and not getting paid.

To date he has been unable to deal with being a reserve so he should simply walk away, before he ruins his legacy further.

He had the opportunity to teach the likes of OJ Mayo and Rudy Gay, and flushed the opportunity right down the drain.

Will he ever get his career back on track?

Only AI can answer that, and so far his actions indicate he is stuck in denial about his career, which might very well lead to its demise.

This is one writer who wishes he does. AI is good for the game, he inspires the little guy to play their heart out, and dig deeper from within.

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