The Answer and the Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to part ways this season. Allen Iverson, who was granted a leave of absence from the team to be with his sick daughter last month, hasn't played since February 20 and has dealt with a nagging knee injury of his own. The team and Iverson came to the terms of his release on Tuesday.
"After discussing the situation with Allen, we have come to the conclusion that he will not return to the Sixers for the remainder of the season, as he no longer wishes to be a distraction to the organization and teammates that he loves very deeply," team president Ed Stefanski said.
At 34 years-old, Allen Iverson may have played his final game in the NBA. The former league MVP and scoring champion began this season with the Memphis Grizzlies, but only suited up for a handful of games before announcing a very short lived retirement.
Sports blogs had been buzzing with recent news that Iverson was spotted partying in a Charlotte nightclub over the weekend while on paid leave from the 76ers. The team didn't comment on the club speculation Tuesday, choosing to keep the announcment strictly about business.
I have to wonder if any team will be willing to take another shot at the NBA legend next season. The market this past offseason was weak in terms of interest(Memphis & LA Clippers) and wasn't much better once AI bolted from Memphis.
"After discussing the situation with Allen, we have come to the conclusion that he will not return to the Sixers for the remainder of the season, as he no longer wishes to be a distraction to the organization and teammates that he loves very deeply," team president Ed Stefanski said.
At 34 years-old, Allen Iverson may have played his final game in the NBA. The former league MVP and scoring champion began this season with the Memphis Grizzlies, but only suited up for a handful of games before announcing a very short lived retirement.
Sports blogs had been buzzing with recent news that Iverson was spotted partying in a Charlotte nightclub over the weekend while on paid leave from the 76ers. The team didn't comment on the club speculation Tuesday, choosing to keep the announcment strictly about business.
I have to wonder if any team will be willing to take another shot at the NBA legend next season. The market this past offseason was weak in terms of interest(Memphis & LA Clippers) and wasn't much better once AI bolted from Memphis.
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