tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919554729805931143.post7828567520458500636..comments2024-01-02T20:26:29.407-05:00Comments on The Real 2K Insider: Breaking down Allen Iverson for Chauncey BillupsRashidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15415749685735306421noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919554729805931143.post-65966758547672369532008-11-04T04:44:00.000-05:002008-11-04T04:44:00.000-05:00Also, I definitely think it's lost in the shuffle...Also, I definitely think it's lost in the shuffle that Allen Iverson just joined a team that has been to the Conference Finals every year since 2003. Forget LeBron, Iverson is a great matchup for Rajon Rondo and this could potentially push the Pistons over the Celtics in a playoff series.<BR/><BR/>Then again, I just can't get over the idea of Amir Johnson matching up with KG; Detroit needs McDyess back at all costs.Rashidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15415749685735306421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919554729805931143.post-51815302256371723332008-11-04T04:38:00.000-05:002008-11-04T04:38:00.000-05:00As a FA, if AI leaves Detroit...I'm guessing Phill...As a FA, if AI leaves Detroit...<BR/><BR/>I'm guessing Philly is out of the question even though Andre Miller is a FA and they actually have players they couldn't surround him with (developed Iggy/Young/Dalembet/Lou plus Brand).<BR/><BR/>I think a real possibility is a Charlotte reunion with Larry Brown, as Raymond Felton is a FA and may not want to stick around with the season he's having. Jordan as the GM doesn't hurt either. Iverson/J-Rich/Crash/Okafor isn't a bad core at all.<BR/><BR/>Atlanta is a slight possibility as Bibby is a FA but I don't think he fits well with the core, plus they were too cheap to meet Josh Childress' or J-Smoove's demands, much less what AI would ask for.<BR/><BR/>J-Kidd is a FA and if the season is a flop you know Mark Cuban will try anything.<BR/><BR/>Orlando's PGs are so bad that Hedo Turkoglu does the majority of the ball handling. Turk is a FA. Maybe pick up Iverson via sign/trade or something and move Nelson for an actual PF, sliding Lewis back to the three.<BR/><BR/>The worlds best video game team (Houston) would love him over Rafer Alston and who knows, maybe he'd take the MLE to make it a big 4.<BR/><BR/>Out of those teams, Charlotte makes the most sense if he's gonna leave Detroit. If they succeed he'll likely stick around on maybe a two year contract.<BR/><BR/>The ball is ultimately in Detroit's court because teams won't be looking to shell out big money with Bron/Wade/Bosh on the horizon, so chances are it could be to a capped out contender via sign/trade.Rashidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15415749685735306421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919554729805931143.post-74138872140260282412008-11-04T04:25:00.000-05:002008-11-04T04:25:00.000-05:00The thing is with Iverson his form of setting up t...The thing is with Iverson his form of setting up teammates is driving into the teeth of the defense and finding the open man.<BR/><BR/>It's a stark contrast from finding Rip Hamilton running off a double screen.<BR/><BR/>Iverson has also been an overrated defensive player for years. He doesn't bring much to that end other than his gambling.<BR/><BR/>One thing to like is they now have someone who can battle LeBron in the playoffs, as he should be able to exploit Mo and Boobie (hereafter known as "Moobie") in ways Billups wouldn't have been able to.<BR/><BR/>And I suppose that on paper, this team is significantly better than the one he took to the Finals back in 2001. Of course, Michael Curry is no Larry Brown.Rashidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15415749685735306421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919554729805931143.post-8502870952127085892008-11-04T03:51:00.000-05:002008-11-04T03:51:00.000-05:00nogster here...great great read rashidi..i 100% ag...nogster here...<BR/>great great read rashidi..i 100% agree with all you said..<BR/>just right on point.<BR/>this trade is good short term for denver as billups is a better fit for them, and carmello should be poised for a monster scoring season now he has an actual pg to play off. and im happy as i am a jr smith fantasy owner, so i couldnt be happier..<BR/>but its a great trade long term for the pistons..dumars shows his gm savvy again... A.I gets a shot to compete for a title with the pistons, and then he is off the books..so either way its win win for detroit..they either win big with him, and keep him, or see him off and take his massive contract off the books. i say the latter is the plan, then they will hand stuckey the keys..<BR/>great trade detroit. great post rashidi.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919554729805931143.post-44678971047484674322008-11-04T01:30:00.000-05:002008-11-04T01:30:00.000-05:00Iverson is really underrated, when he has the oppo...Iverson is really underrated, when he has the opportunity to be a pure point, he is still better than all but 5-6 pgs in the league even "pure". Look what he did in the olympics, he got blamed but if you actually watched he was the only reason they kept it together enough to even when anything. I could also point out allstar games and the fact he has averaged 7+ assists plenty of times. Sure he is BETTER at sg doesn't mean he isn't a very good pg.<BR/><BR/>J.r. Smith has the tools (speed athleticism quick hands) to be a great defensive player, but his role model is Carmelo, who didn't play any D in college or even highschool so I don't see it happening anytime soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919554729805931143.post-62380514242097987182008-11-04T00:54:00.000-05:002008-11-04T00:54:00.000-05:00Where do you think AI ends up next season as a FA ...Where do you think AI ends up next season as a FA if he doesn't stick with Detroit?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919554729805931143.post-66149787563176444052008-11-04T00:16:00.000-05:002008-11-04T00:16:00.000-05:00Not unless he becomes a serviceable defensive play...Not unless he becomes a serviceable defensive player and becomes more selfless on offense. <BR/><BR/>That would go a long way towards seperating him from the average gunner.<BR/><BR/>Depends on his conference too, as the west is so deep at the guard spot. CP3, Deron, and Roy are the young all-star guards, and let's not forget Kobe is only 30.<BR/><BR/>Btw, Smith is one of the reasons the age limit exists for the draft. He was taken something like 20th overall but if he entered the draft last year he would have been a top 10 pick. He is only 23 years old, compared to 22 year old Rodney Stuckey who is really overhyped despite not having shown very much by comparison.<BR/><BR/>When you think about it, Smith is only 3 years older than the much hyped Kevin Durant, who is also a black hole with defensive issues. The question is going to be whether Smith can take another step forward, as Durant will eventually grow as a player to the all-star status envisioned for him.Rashidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15415749685735306421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919554729805931143.post-88238944108231399912008-11-03T23:52:00.000-05:002008-11-03T23:52:00.000-05:00Great read.What do you think JR Smith's ceiling is...Great read.<BR/>What do you think JR Smith's ceiling is? Will he ever turn into a multiple all-star?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com