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May
5
2006

One Liners

Los Angeles Lakers

-  Kobe Bryant is absolutely, hands-down the greatest basketball player on the planet. -  Flash Gordon's curveball is making a lot of Phillies fans forget about Billy Wagner. -  If Peter Forsberg is truly "The Best Player in the World" then he alone should have willed his Flyers over... Link


Read More: Allen Iverson , Cleveland Cavaliers , Kobe Bryant , LeBron James , Los Angeles Lakers , Philadelphia 76ers , Ricky Davis


Posted at 12:14 PM

Apr
10
2006

James could play less with fourth spot clinched

FOXSports.com News for NBA

With the Cleveland Cavaliers locked into the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference, LeBron James could find himself on the bench a little more often. "He's been playing a lot of heavy minutes so I'm going to back off his minutes a little bit," Cavaliers coach Mike Brown... Link


Read More: Allen Iverson , Cleveland Cavaliers , LeBron James , New Orleans Hornets , Philadelphia 76ers


Posted at 05:40 PM

Mar
29
2006

Iverson Says He's Not at His Best

NBA.com: News and Scores

Joe Juliano of THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER writes that "Iverson did admit yesterday that he hasn't gotten back his conditioning since returning to the lineup after a sprained right ankle that kept him out of four games earlier this month, and that the ankle still isn't 100 percent."... Link


Read More: Allen Iverson , Philadelphia 76ers


Posted at 11:19 AM

Mar
8
2006

Nothing fits forever

The Masters of the Klondike on freedarko.com

It would seem that last night’s infernal burst of Gilbertology might truly need no comment from ours truly. As in, we live in heaven, he lives alone, our souls are intertwined and the moment need not be soiled by explanation. The more and more I gazed upon that fascinating... Link


Read More: Allen Iverson , Amare Stoudemire , Andrei Kirilenko , Antawn Jamison , Carmelo Anthony , Chauncey Billups , Chris Bosh , Cleveland Cavaliers , Dirk Nowitzki , Dwyane Wade , Gerald Wallace , Houston Rockets , Indiana Pacers , Jason Kidd , Kevin Garnett , Kobe Bryant , LeBron James , Mike Bibby , Minnesota T-Wolves , Orlando Magic , Pau Gasol , Philadelphia 76ers , Rasheed Wallace , Ron Artest , Sacramento Kings , San Antonio Spurs , Tim Duncan , Toronto Raptors , Utah Jazz , Washington Wizards


Posted at 09:49 PM

Mar
7
2006

Iverson Snubb Creates Buzz

NBA.com: News and Scores

Joanne C. Gerstner of THE DETROIT NEWS writes, "Sunday's announcement of USA Basketball's working roster of 23 players for the 2008 Olympics has produced a lot of loose talk."... Link


Read More: Allen Iverson , Detroit Pistons , Philadelphia 76ers


Posted at 08:30 AM

Feb
23
2006

Isiah Thomas is an Excellent Driver

Pounding The Rock

Though I enjoyed it very much, the slam dunk contest was a joke.  The problems have been written about all over the place, so instead I'll offer a solution.  Each of the four contestants get four dunks.  The first three rounds are limited to three attempts per dunk with... Link


Read More: All-Stars , Allen Iverson , Andres Nocioni , Brent Barry , Bruce Bowen , Charles Barkley , Chris Duhon , Cleveland Cavaliers , Detroit Pistons , Dirk Nowitzki , Dwyane Wade , Kevin Garnett , Kobe Bryant , LeBron James , Manu Ginobili , Miami Heat , Michael Finley , Minnesota T-Wolves , Nazr Mohammed , New York Knicks , Nick Van Exel , Orlando Magic , Philadelphia 76ers , Rasho Nesterovic , Robert Horry , San Antonio Spurs , Shaquille O'Neal , Stephon Marbury , Tim Duncan , Tony Parker , Toronto Raptors


Posted at 03:11 PM

The Heart of a Perpetual Loser

The Masters of the Klondike on freedarko.com

At the risk of alienating a good percentage of the FreeDarko audience, I’ve got a confession to make. Actually, it’s not much of a confession because anybody that knows me can affirm the following fact: I’m one girly ass dude. Despite my manly (i.e. hairy and beer-gut) exterior, on... Link


Read More: Allen Iverson , Kevin Garnett , Kyle Korver , Minnesota T-Wolves , Philadelphia 76ers , Samuel Dalembert


Posted at 09:08 AM

Feb
9
2006

When they dance, don't call me

The Masters of the Klondike on freedarko.com

There have been a small handful of FreeDarko posts that could truly have been called "short." Before today, that scurrying list included the day Finley signed with the Spurs (why did I ever give a fuck about that?) and the news of Amare's injury (still I grieve). For all... Link


Read More: Allen Iverson , Amare Stoudemire , Baron Davis , Carmelo Anthony , Detroit Pistons , Dwyane Wade , Jason Kidd , Kenyon Martin , Kobe Bryant , Philadelphia 76ers , San Antonio Spurs , Washington Wizards


Posted at 12:40 PM

Feb
3
2006

Cart me to shivah

The Masters of the Klondike on freedarko.com

Yesterday, DLIC had initially called Odom a “busted Swiss Army knife,” which I for some reason thought rendered this post useless. Then he changed it to “your do-it-all, do-nothing guy,” which, all sunrise aside, silently opened up the wound that is the following:It is with great trepidation that I... Link


Read More: Allen Iverson , Chauncey Billups , Chris Mihm , Kevin Garnett , Kobe Bryant , Kwame Brown , Los Angeles Clippers , Los Angeles Lakers , Miami Heat , Minnesota T-Wolves , Philadelphia 76ers


Posted at 09:11 AM

Jan
30
2006

Trending Upward

By Brian Robinson, sonicscentral.com - We Bleed Green and Gold

Guest Columnist Joe Newell was nice enough to write this piece summarizing the start of Bob Hill’s tenure: Since taking over as head coach after the loss at Indiana, Bob Hill has had 13 games to put his stamp on this team, and its quest to right the ship.... Link


Read More: Allen Iverson , Baron Davis , Chauncey Billups , Chris Duhon , Danny Fortson , Gary Payton , Indiana Pacers , Orlando Magic , Philadelphia 76ers , Phoenix Suns , Reggie Evans , Sam Cassell , Seattle Sonics , Stephon Marbury , Steve Francis , Steve Nash


Posted at 08:45 AM

Jan
21
2006

Iverson skips 76ers paintball fun

Ben Maller's NBA Rumors & Notes

Paintball was one of Kyle Korver's hobbies in high school, when he and his friends would battle it out in the woods near his home and have hours of fun. So it was Korver who set up the paintball party...... Link


Read More: Allen Iverson , Kyle Korver , Philadelphia 76ers


Posted at 10:01 AM

Dec
23
2005

Iverson goes for 53 in loss to Hawks

FOXSports.com News for NBA

Allen Iverson scored 53 points, the fifth-highest total of his career, but Joe Johnson had 24 to lead the Atlanta Hawks over the Philadelphia 76ers 111-108 on Friday night. Zaza Pachulia added 23 points, including the go-ahead free throws, and Al Harrington scored 22 for Atlanta, which won for... Link


Read More: Al Harrington , Allen Iverson , Atlanta Hawks , Joe Johnson , Philadelphia 76ers , Zaza Pachulia


Posted at 09:18 PM

Dec
20
2005

Tuesday Bullets

By Henry Abbott, True Hoop

David Stern on Allen Iverson, as told to Ian O'Connor: "Because of his cornrows and tattoos, people who didn't understand Allen were put off by him. But those who watched his game had an enormous amount of respect for...... Link


Read More: Allen Iverson , David Stern , Philadelphia 76ers , Washington Wizards


Posted at 09:02 AM

Dec
13
2005

He's Baq.

Fantasy Basketblog

And when I say "he," apparently I should be saying "they." Because, shock of the year, the day after Shaquille O'Neal returns from injury, Pat Riley returns from the tailor, and both are ready to make someserious impact on your fantasy team. With all the goings on in Miami,... Link


Read More: Allen Iverson , Alonzo Mourning , Antoine Walker , Cleveland Cavaliers , Dwyane Wade , Gilbert Arenas , LeBron James , Miami Heat , Philadelphia 76ers , Shaquille O'Neal , Udonis Haslem , Washington Wizards


Posted at 08:28 AM

Dec
10
2005

A.I. scores 42 in Atlantic clash with Nets

FOXSports.com News for NBA

Allen Iverson scored 42 points and Kyle Korver added 25 to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the New Jersey Nets 107-95 on Saturday night in the first game of the season between the top two teams in the Atlantic Division. A night after combining for 69 points in a... Link


Read More: Allen Iverson , Charlotte Bobcats , Kyle Korver , New Jersey Nets , Philadelphia 76ers


Posted at 07:38 PM

Dec
1
2005

Ainge a Big Fan of Iverson's Drive

NBA.com: News and Scores

In THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS Marc Narducci writes, "Earlier this season, Ainge was quoted as saying that the Sixers star was the best player in the Eastern Conference."... Link


Read More: Allen Iverson , Philadelphia 76ers


Posted at 08:24 AM

Nov
30
2005

Iverson goes off for 40, but Sixers lose at Boston

By Recap, ESPN.com - NBA

Pierce, Perkins lead the way for Boston by RecapVisit ESPN.com for the complete story.... Link


Read More: Allen Iverson , Boston Celtics , Philadelphia 76ers


Posted at 10:30 PM

Nov
29
2005

76ers 107, Blazers 83 (F)

NBA TV Broadband

Allen Iverson fell two points short of his third straight 40-point night in Wednesday's win over the Blazers.... Link


Read More: Allen Iverson , Philadelphia 76ers , Portland Trailblazers


Posted at 07:58 PM

Nov
22
2005

Iverson, Webber inspire 76ers victory

NBA Basketball - Topix.net

Allen Iverson scored 24 points and Chris Webber added a double-double to help the Philadelphia 76ers pull out of two-game losing skid with a 103-91 win over the New Orleans Hornets at the Wachovia Center on ...... Link


Read More: Allen Iverson , Chris Webber , New Orleans Hornets , Philadelphia 76ers


Posted at 09:54 AM

Nov
16
2005

On Camby

Fantasy Basketblog

In yesterday’s column, in which I ranked the top 20 fantasy players right now, I was able to hold off on the number one fantasy player thus far until 15, at which point I took a deep breath, winced a bit, and typed the name “Marcus Camby” into the... Link


Read More: Allen Iverson , Andrei Kirilenko , Denver Nuggets , Kenyon Martin , Kobe Bryant , Marcus Camby , Nene , Philadelphia 76ers , San Antonio Spurs , Tim Duncan , Utah Jazz , Zydrunas Ilgauskas


Posted at 12:05 PM

Nov
15
2005

New! Updated! Top 20!

Fantasy Basketblog

Every couple of weeks here at FBB, we update our rankings of the elitest of the elite. Basically, we’re treating this like a new mock draft. If your draft was held today, how would it look? This is our best guess. 1. Kevin Garnett, SF, MinSure the free throws... Link


Read More: Allen Iverson , Amare Stoudemire , Andrei Kirilenko , Antawn Jamison , Chauncey Billups , Cleveland Cavaliers , Dallas Mavericks , Dirk Nowitzki , Dwyane Wade , Eddie Jones , Elton Brand , Gilbert Arenas , Houston Rockets , Jason Kidd , Kevin Garnett , Kobe Bryant , Lamar Odom , LeBron James , Marcus Camby , Miami Heat , Michael Redd , Minnesota T-Wolves , New Jersey Nets , Paul Pierce , Peja Stojakovic , Philadelphia 76ers , Phoenix Suns , Ray Allen , Richard Jefferson , Sacramento Kings , San Antonio Spurs , Shaquille O'Neal , Shawn Marion , Steve Nash , Tim Duncan , Tracy McGrady , Utah Jazz , Vince Carter , Washington Wizards , Yao Ming


Posted at 09:38 AM

Nov
14
2005

Iverson, Nailon help Philadelphia win 4th straight

NBA Basketball - Topix.net

Allen Iverson had 28 points and 10 assists, and Lee Nailon added 21 points to help the 76ers win their fourth straight game.... Link


Read More: Allen Iverson , Lee Nailon , Philadelphia 76ers


Posted at 09:44 AM

Nov
7
2005

NBA Live 2006: Spurs Win E-Championship

Kotaku

The San Antonio Spurs repeated as NBA Champs in an NBA Live 2006 season simulation ousting the Miami Heat for the crown. In true to life fashion, Kobe Bryant led the league in scoring, but couldn't power his team into the playoffs. Allen Iverson was named the league MVP... Link


Read More: Allen Iverson , Cleveland Cavaliers , Kobe Bryant , LeBron James , Miami Heat , Philadelphia 76ers , San Antonio Spurs


Posted at 05:21 PM

Nov
1
2005

Cheeks seeks title with Webber, Iverson (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - NBA News

Allen Iverson hears the difference in Maurice Cheeks now that he's Philadelphia's head coach instead of the unnoticed assistant. When Cheeks was breaking in, Philadelphia's assistants were asked at the end of each practice if they had anything to contribute. All the coaches would offer tips until it was... Link


Read More: Allen Iverson , Chris Webber , Philadelphia 76ers


Posted at 09:36 AM

Oct
26
2005

Wednesday roundup: Iverson sits with sore knee

By Associated Press, ESPN.com - NBA

Iverson to miss preseason finale with sore knee by Associated Press Philadelphia 76ers: Allen Iverson will not play in the 76ers' preseason finale in San Antonio on Thursday night because of soreness in his right knee. Iverson has missed three preseason games, including a loss to New York on... Link


Read More: Allen Iverson , New York Knicks , Philadelphia 76ers , San Antonio Spurs


Posted at 05:57 PM