The little fella is back!
I wrote this angry Sixers post today about firing everyone with a pulse and I will still post that tomorrow. But for today. It’s all about the little guy.
If you saw the press conference you saw the same emotional player we all came to love. He was choked up and teary eyed. I believe it’s genuine. He always loved Philly and the fans. And he always spoke his mind openly and honestly – even if it wasn’t something we wanted to hear (PRACTICE!).
The Monday game will be sold out. No more than an hour after the Sixers made the official announcement there was a long ass line at the box office. Word is they have also sold more partial and full season ticket package. I guess he still is a draw.
But can he still play? Can he help fire up this squad and turn around their losing ways? I don’t know. But I can’t wait to see him try.
More up lose and personal photos from the press conference courtesy my friend Chris aka Recliner GM poster Bubba Chuck.
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That was one of the best pressers I’ve seen in a minute. AI is 100% raw truth, no filter or polish, just real.
Of course, your photos remind me of the other reason he is so beloved. How many NBA players are the same height as the people that are interviewing them(excluding Sager), much less superstars?
If only the Sixers had Thibodeau or Turner to turn up the defensive heat and let these scorers do their thing, we could’ve had something. They were top 8 just 2 years ago! Maybe its not too late. Maybe Stefanski might man up and dump his boy, get a defense-first guy and Sixers make a run and become a darkhorse…
Pipe dreams, maybe.
nice pictures Bubba!
It was good to see a humble Ivy at the presser. However, beyond that I’m not happy or excited to see Ivy a Sixer again. Stepanski screwed up when he didn’t have a reasonable back up plan for PG. Injuries are injuries so nothing can be done about that. It’s a good thing the Sixers have a five win lead over the Nets.
Dannie: ‘I don’t know. But I can’t wait to see him try.’ — there you go. hit the nail on the head. i dont think the emerging crowd are delirious enough to expect a magical playoff run but they know he will give it his best shot. at least he gives a damn.
This may be the first time I’ve been genuinely pumped up to watch a Sixers game since they tried to sell us on the AI – C-Webb experiment in ’05. Key words that Dannie said I enjoyed:
“I can’t wait to see him try.” Doesnt matter how much of a mess this thing is…a one year rental of a former Philly hero attempt to end his career with a bang is something I’ll pay to see any night. He’s not taking away minutes from anyone. Jrue will still (hopefully) get his 15 mpg. Let’s see how much an ultra pissed off with 8000 chips on his shoulder AI has left in his tank when he plays the Nuggets who traded him.
Will be a very emotional victory if we take that game and he plays well. Welcome back AI. You’ve been missed.
I had mixed feelings about it before today but I am excited to see him play on monday now that its official
I think this gives a great chance for fans to connect with the other players on the team as well. I don’t think Brand has played in front of a sellout here yet. Maybe the excitement can get he and Thad to raise there games.
Hope the extra attention will mean more of a spotlight on EJ’s retarded coaching, hopefully resulting in his dismissal.
Here’s an outsider’s perspective of AI’s return to Philly. Would love to hear your take.
http://sportschump.net/2009/12/04/allen-iverson-comes-home/2410/
I dig the site and would love to exchange blogrolls. Hit me up at sportschump.net if you’re so inclined. I could use some Brotherly Love perspective.
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