Video Of The Day: Iverson Crosses Jordan

A.I. gets MJ to dance in this throwback clip from 1997.

Don't Call It A Comeback

Actually you can't call it a comeback because the new Sixers guard, well "re-new" guard Allen Iverson really never went anywhere. AI was released from the Memphis Grizzlies after a few games and family problems. Then a couple days later retired; only to come out of retirement when new of 3 teams were interested.

When Iverson got released from the Grizzlies news broke out that the Knicks, Heat and then late, his old home the 76ers became interested. After a big speculation/let down by the Knicks and no word from the heat, it seemed as if his old home became his only hope. Luckily the struggling 76ers inked a deal with this once praised superstar.

Iverson came in the league in 1996 as an undersized guard but a scoring threat. He was already popular for being small but electrifying on the court with his scoring abilities and killer crossover. The very same crossover that made him a house hold name after he used it to make the great MJ dance. While playing for the 76ers he became a MVP, multiple scoring Champion and even taking the 76ers to the NBA finals.

A few years later everyone watched Iverson's days as a sixer come to an end. With the drafting of Arizona swingman Andre Iguodala and the production of A.I. coming to a slow hault not to mention the fact 76ers hadn't been as good as they once were. This meant changes had to be made and one of the crucial ones was to get the once prominent A.I out and build around the new A.I (Andre Iguodala). Neither have seemed to work yet. So now Philly trades Iverson to the Denve Nuggets for Andre Miller (What a great trade right?).

While at Denver AI lost his usual touches to superstar Carmelo Anthony and also sharp shooter J.R. Smith. However he wasn't terrible he just didn't fit in because he wasn't used to taking the back seat to anybody. His PPG (points per game) dropped a little nothing major he still added 20+ PPG.The backseat problem stuck with him when he was traded to the Detroit Pistons for Chauncey Billups.

While in Detroit he was forced to take the backseat to Richard Hamilton and Rodney Stuckey. His numbers in turn dropped again this time it was the first season Iverson didn't put up at least 20 PPG. He only played 54 games for the pistons before injuring his back and bring deactivated. Joe Dumars told the media it was because the injury that AI was deactivated. Many others believe a statement Iverson made about he'd rather retire than sit the bench caused the deactivation.

Now "the answer" is yet again without a team the question is; who will pick him up this time? The Memphis Grizzlies answered his prayers and decide to give him a chance after just three games with the team Iverson left due to family problems, soon after he announced he was retiring. This was an all out low point in Allen Iverson's career.

Now back in the sixer uniform Iverson is now back in the position he was just 3 years ago. Starting point guard; however, this time he's not the star, scorer, or the only AI. Also the team is just like he left it. So now it's up to both AI's to get this team back on track and to help the 76ers compete in the East.

So how will this work if didn't work before? Great question one only "the answer" himself can answer by playing team ball and sitting the bench if need be. So far in his first two starts agaisnt former teams Nuggets and Pistons he's done average. He is not putting up his usual and even passed up a potential game winning shot against former team Detroit Pistons. Allen Iverson has put up only 22 points, 10 assist and 7 turnovers in his first two games he's going to have to do much better if he plans to get back to the playoffs.

Video of The Day: Kobe Doin' Work

Amazing buzzer beater shot by Kobe Bryant in yesterdays Miami vs Lakers game. Lakers were down by two with 3.2 left, so what do you do? You let Kobe do his work and be done with the opponent.

Tyrus Headed Up North???

Rumors have been floating around the league about trade talks between the Knicks and Bulls. The Bulls are placing Power Foward Tyrus Thomas on the table for Al Harrington. Will the trade go through who knows? It would help the Bulls offensive game alot. Give them an able big body to help out Joakim Noah and Brad Miller in the paint


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Wild Wild Wes'

Syracuse has probably had the best start of the season compared to any team in the nation. Three weeks of play has gone by since Syracuse started the season ranked 24 and has pole vaulted into the top 10 at number 7. With that said some of the Orangemen success wouldn't be possible without the big performances by their front court and new weapon Wesley Johnson. Wes Johnson has been tremendous for the orange so far. Most people would've counted 'cuse out of any type of contention in the Big East and definitely wouldn't have them in any top 10 poll. Everyone predicted them to be done with nobody to lead the team. Especially since sensational freshman point guard Johnny Flynn left for the pros.

On the contrary Wesley Johnson the newcomer proved he could strap Syracuse on his back and launch this team to the top. Most have never heard of him; I hadn't heard of him until I watched him on ESPN play in Madison Square Garden. He helped Jim Boeheim's team to two great wins over Cal and The defending NCAA champs North Carolina.

A little background information before we get into just how good he really is. He's from a place many probably can't pronounce Corsicana, Texas. A junior but hasn't always played for Syracuse, he had to sit last year out after transferring from Iowa State.

He was successful in his 2 years at Iowa State; averaging 12 ppg and 7 rpg. In his freshman season Johnson set the school record for blocks with 33. He was named to the Big 12 all rookie team. In his Sophomore year his stats stayed about the same.Wes' scoring stayed consistent averaging 12 ppg. However, his rebounding average dropped to 4 rpg due to an ankle injury. This sat him on the bench for most of the season. Despite that he put up at least 20 against big schools like Kansas, Kansas St. and Oklahoma St. Although the injury sidelined Johnson for a majority season he still made Honorable Mention for All Big 12 team.

Fast forward to this year nothing has changed but the numbers in the stat line. This season has proved to be Wesley Johnson's best one yet. He started off the season with 12 points 8 Rebs and 6 steals against Albany in the season opener. If you haven't watched or heard of this guy lately you've been sleeping on a potential player of the year candidate. Since the start of the season Wes has just gotten better and better. Just recently in the 2k Classic at MSG he was named MVP of the tournament averaging 20+ ppg and 9 rebounds. During his championship run he put up 17 points and 11 rebounds against Cal. Then the next game scored 25 points and 8 rebounds against UNC.


He just annihilates defenses. Johnson is big and finesse, oh he can knock the tre ball down. Reminds me of a freshman back in '03 who led the Orange to an NCAA Championship, Carmelo Anthony. Nobody knows yet if he's gonna take 'cuse back to the college basketball promise land but from the looks of it he's got this team headed in the right direction.