Stephen A. Smith was just on 610-WIP giving plenty of reasons why the Philadelphia 76ers should sign Allen Iverson. He believes Iverson and the Sixers need each other.
He described the Sixers situation of having half-full stands, a bad roster with mediocre players, and a losing 5-12 record. They need something to excite the fans.
Smith then talked about Iverson being veteran former All Star, who is out on the street without a team in pursuit of his services.
After thinking about it, I think the Sixers might as well sign him. If would provide some excitement for Sixers fans and give all of us something to look forward to.
Once the season is over, they would say good-bye to Iverson and be in the same place they will be without him.
They’re not going to win that many more games than with Allen as compared to what they would win without him. It won’t be a big difference.
This team will stink with him and they will stink without him. They’re going to be a sixth, seventh or eighth playoff seed with or without him.
Once the playoffs start, they will be sent home. Still having Iverson around will provide a reason for people to talk about basketball every once and awhile.
