Iverson officially done with the Sixers
The Sixers announced today that Allen Iverson will not be returning to the team for the rest of the season, perhaps ending his career.
Iverson officially done with the Sixers
Bob Cooney
The Sixers made it official this morning that guard Allen Iverson will not be returning to the team this season.
Iverson missed five games before the All-Star break to be with his 4-year-old daughter, Messiah, who is suffering from an undisclosed illness. After coming back for a three-game stint, Iverson left again before the team embarked on a west coast swing and has not returned, missing the past four games.
It would appear that Iverson's career has come to an end, as his game, as well as his desire to keep playing it, appears to have diminished significantly as the season went on.
In a statement, president and general manager Ed Stefanski said: "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. It has been very difficult for Allen and the team to maintain any consistency as he tries to balance his career with his personal life."
The team said they will release any additional updates on Iverson's status as they become available.
good riddance. Hope he returns the money.— palmyra21- Iverson is the lucky one he doesnt have to play for Eddie Jordan or this dreadful team anymore. I dont blame him.— MTust24
- Uncool palmyra. He was a warrior. I wish him nothing but the best...— Grazman
Comment removed.- He was great for the Sixers, I agree. Flyers play at 7:30. Plenty of drama and excitement there.— cesegal
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Can Philly.com post his mugshot again? haaa— ZOSO- kind of cold palmyra. I wasn't aware that you were the one that was paying him.— luterow
- He was the best little man who ever played in the NBA. Anyone care to dispute that?
- For all of those who are bashing Iverson, I hope that you never have to encounter a situation where you have to deal with a sick loved one. If you are actually in a situation like that and are still bashing Allan Iverson, then I just feel sorry for you.— roque32
- uh...he was partying it up in N.Carolina, dont believe the hype people— rayne215
- uh...he was partying it up in N.Carolina, dont believe the hype people— rayne215
- he got a nice send off when he returned for his first home game. that should be good enough. and have and AI night next season, when they are about 2-28...— doggybag
- Let's try to remember the AI of 2001, not 2010. Join "Sixers Fans For Change" on Facebook.— ArtMooney
Bob Cooney has been at the Daily News for more than 20 years, working in the sports department for the past 15. This is his third season on the Sixers beat. He has covered just about everything, but mostly college basketball, where he was the La Salle beat writer for six seasons. E-mail Bob at cooneyb@phillynews.com and follow him on Twitter.
