That is pretty interesting statement. Philadelphia played a Lakers team that was on fire. A team that was on a quest to be the first team to sweep the entire playoffs. A much younger hungrier Lakers team playing great basketball looking for there second championship. Detroit gets a fatter less agile Shaq and a one legged Malone and team that seems to only play well when they are tested.
Iverson did not have any scoring help. He was playing with Eric Snow, George Lynch, Raja Bell,Theo Ratliff, Matt Geiger, and Dikembe Mutombo. Where were the point supposed to come from? I rather Iverson jack up 50 shots a game then have Snow shooting at all. Plain and simple the entire team could not put any points. You take Iverson off the 2001 team and they are below 500 and not in the playoffs.
Detroit has four guys who can put up offensive numbers if someone is having an off game. Billups, Hamilton, Rasheed and Price. I think Detroit is better at every position that Philadelphia except shooting guard.
So far, Larry brown is in the same position that he was in Philadelphia 1-1 with three home games to come. We will wait to see what happens.
I think he did a great job in Philadelphia with much less of a team. Philadelphia was a team with heart and played well beyond there talent.
KU
Iverson did not have any scoring help. He was playing with Eric Snow, George Lynch, Raja Bell,Theo Ratliff, Matt Geiger, and Dikembe Mutombo. Where were the point supposed to come from? I rather Iverson jack up 50 shots a game then have Snow shooting at all. Plain and simple the entire team could not put any points. You take Iverson off the 2001 team and they are below 500 and not in the playoffs.
Detroit has four guys who can put up offensive numbers if someone is having an off game. Billups, Hamilton, Rasheed and Price. I think Detroit is better at every position that Philadelphia except shooting guard.
So far, Larry brown is in the same position that he was in Philadelphia 1-1 with three home games to come. We will wait to see what happens.
I think he did a great job in Philadelphia with much less of a team. Philadelphia was a team with heart and played well beyond there talent.
KU
It's fine if you don't like AI, and you are not alone. But the Pistons are MUCH better than the '01 76ers. Trust me, that team doesn't sniff the Finals without him!
It's amazing that nobody thinks he plays selfish in All-Star or USA basketball games. Maybe things would have been different if Larry Brown didn't screw up draft picks and trades and gave him a better supporting cast(only to weasel out of a contract when he realized the mess he'd made).
At least AI hasn't wimped out of the Athens games like many other cry babies! He may act like a punk off the court, but nobody plays harder on it, IMO.
GP
It's amazing that nobody thinks he plays selfish in All-Star or USA basketball games. Maybe things would have been different if Larry Brown didn't screw up draft picks and trades and gave him a better supporting cast(only to weasel out of a contract when he realized the mess he'd made).
At least AI hasn't wimped out of the Athens games like many other cry babies! He may act like a punk off the court, but nobody plays harder on it, IMO.
GP
Iverson a punk? Don't really think so, does he do all the right things, No not at all. He had a horrible year last year being banged up and all and made some bad decisions. However, listen to Larry talk about the kid, he has nothing but praise. Speaking of punks, how about all these nba players backing out of the Olympics after committing last year. They are all coming up with one lame excuse after another (for the majority, i.e kidd's knee is legitimate excuse, McGrady's isn't) except Duncan and yes Iverson. Say all you want but switch I'm giving Iverson a few more years.
Why did Iverson play only 1 out of 4 games vs Detroit this year? Why did he say he would not dress for the one game if he wasn't starting? Why did he not show up at the last 10 games or so at the FU Center(Wachovia)? He's a real team player alright. He is a downright punk. Does he play hard? Yes. Is he a team player? No. Is he a punk? Hell yes!!!
