Would OKC be interested in Allen Iverson?

[metro]

Looks like he got waived from the Philly 76'ers. I know we're doing great on our own, but with KD and another big name like A.I. would OKC be interested in him as a backup, just for the PR purposes?

[LIL_WAYNE_2012_PREZIDENT]

He wasnt waived he left the team for the rest of the season because of a family illness

I dont want him on the Thunder anyway why mess up a good thing

[nik4411]

no way. we do not want allen iverson. yes he is a big name (mostly of the past), but he isn't the kind of player OKC needs or wants. he isn't a team guy. he is very selfish. and he can't score like he used to.

[Matt]

Someone's wearing their Bad Idea jeans today!

[El Gato Pollo Loco!!!]

in a word....no

[dcsooner]

H@@@ No!

[smooth]

If the Thunder signs a heavy hitter, I want Chris Paul to come back home.

[windowphobe]

The Answer is old and banged-up and tired, and did I mention old?

No reason for him to be here, even at a bargain price.

[mugofbeer]

no, no, no, no, no, no, no and no. He brings a different attitude and a different element into the game. He has mellowed over the years but the Thunder does not need what else he brings which is a self-centered, no care attitude. I had to watch him in Denver for a couple of years and the moment they traded him for Chauncey Billups, the Nuggets improved 25%.

[Watson410]

Not just NO!!! HELLLLLL NOOOOO!
That's all i'm leaving it at..

[SkyWestOKC]

I don't think anyone has said this yet, so here goes: NO.

[kevinpate]

Oh, I dunno.

A self-centered no care attitude kind of guy might have certain appeal to a not insignificant segment of the population.

[circled9]

i cant believe that i am agreeing with everyone but NO. Last year I may have thought about it but the way westbrook and maynard are developing as point guards, iverson is the last thing we would need or want.

[mugofbeer]

Oh, I dunno.

A self-centered no care attitude kind of guy might have certain appeal to a not insignificant segment of the population.

...... who doesn't pay the money for NBA basketball tickets.

[jstaylor62]

Looks like he got waived from the Philly 76'ers. I know we're doing great on our own, but with KD and another big name like A.I. would OKC be interested in him as a backup, just for the PR purposes?

NO! He is a team chemistry cancer! This team is good becuase they practice hard. Allen Iverson has made it perfectly clear what he thinks about practice.

[Jethrol]

YES!!! I mean....YES I agree with everyone that says NO! heh

I don't think Iverson would add anything to the Thunder and I think he would change the team unity so badly that he's just not a good fit for here.....now Lebron...he's a different story.

One of the things I like about the Thunder is that we're watching these incredibly talented players mature and develop into the stars they will become. I believe it's only a matter of time before we become the next LA Lakers in terms of dominance. Assuming everyone stays healthy, I don't see any barriers to this happening.....except perhaps salary caps and our inability to afford these guys once their contracts are up.

[Laramie]

Looks like he got waived from the Philly 76'ers. I know we're doing great on our own, but with KD and another big name like A.I. would OKC be interested in him as a backup, just for the PR purposes?

A-I comes with a poison that we can do without!

[metro]

Good points and I agree.

[Laramie]

YES!!! I mean....YES I agree with everyone that says NO! heh

I don't think Iverson would add anything to the Thunder and I think he would change the team unity so badly that he's just not a good fit for here.....now Lebron...he's a different story.

Jethrol:

You hit the nail on the head. Iverson was with Memphis earlier this year and as soon as they got rid of him, the team progressed!

[mugofbeer]

Is it unanimous?

[nik4411]

seems to be. i almost thought metro might think it a good idea when he started the thread, but he agrees as well. unanimous it is. so far.

[OKC4me]

NO!!!

Don't want any part of that jerk.

[SoonerBent]

The best PR the Thunder could ask for is the season their having. Way better than expected. We were the talk of the All-Star broadcasts. We don't need downers like A.I.

[nik4411]

sounds like AI is really having problems. they are saying he is struggling with alcohol and gambling demons. already banned from casinos in detroit and atlantic city i believe. his wife, with whom he has 5 kids and been with since highschool filed for divorce. or atleast thats what was reported as of yesterday.

hope he gets it all sorted out.

[CCOKC]

Six years ago this was the player that I most wanted to watch play before he retired. As a short person, I always admired how he played the game all out. At that time I never dreamed I would be attending 40 or so home games a year and have a chance to see every player in the league play at least once every year. That being said, his career is over and I feel bad for him even though he brought most of his trouble upon himself. I hope he can get his life back together.