Allen Iverson Blasts 76ers

Posted by Mark Barnes Jan 3, 2007

Allen Iverson and his new Denver Nuggets team hosted Iverson's old Philadelphia 76ers team, and the night, not surprisingly, didn't go well for Iverson.

It was a typical night for Iverson, who fired up 24 shots (making just 10), before getting ejected from the game for arguing with referees. In fact, Iverson shot off his mouth even more than he shot the basketball. Sure, this is hard to believe, but it's true. Granted, if he hadn't been ejected, Iverson likely would have found time to hoist four or five more clankers.

Prior to the game, Iverson took the opportunity to bash 76ers management for, of all things, not taking his advice when he was playing for Philadelphia.

Teams should listen to players of his stature, Iverson claimed.

We realize Allen Iverson isn't one to take advice, but this guy needs to take a long, hard look in the mirror. Who in his right mind would listen to anything Iverson has to say?

Let's see, in his lengthy career, Iverson has said, he doesn't want to practice, he should be able to dress as he likes, this coach and that coach need to be fired, he's the greatest player in the galaxy, he demands to be traded to a contender and on and on and on and on.

What has Allen Iverson ever said that made one iota of sense?

This guy is one of the biggest jerks in the history of the NBA, and now that he is out of Philly, he suggests that things would have been better with the 76ers if only they had taken his advice.

Allen Iverson should try something new and completely foreign to him.

Shut up; shoot less, and play hard. Try this, just once; then, maybe someone will want to listen to your advice.