Why Allen Iverson Should Reconsider The D-League Route
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Allen Iverson has crept his way back into hoops headlines. Iverson is due to take part in an exhibition rendezvous through China, set to take place from mid to late October. The exhibitions will also feature former NBA'er Jason "White Chocolate" Williams and street ball legends The Professor and Bone Collector.
Iverson has made it clear that he would like to still find a spot on a NBA roster. However, if he cannot find any suitors, then he will likely take his talents to China. What Iverson should really do is ditch his newly discussed Chinese basketball ambitions, and work his way back to The Association via the D-League. Take the jump to find out why...
Back in February, it was Iverson who flirted with the idea of making his NBA comeback through the D-League, but then double backed. D-League headlines will be difficult to surpass from a season ago with Linsanity, but the former NBA M.V.P. would topple Lin's story if he swallowed a bit of pride and carved out his would be NBA return by spending some time in a NBA Development League uniform.
When The Answer returned to Philadelphia last season for the Sixers' Game 6 against the Boston Celtics, fans welcomed the notoriously gritty scorer with a raucous applause much to his delight. Iverson is a once in a generation player. Fans can connect easily with him. His small stature yet incredible heart, and willingness to do battle in the trenches, is easy to gravitate towards.
So why not give the D-League a shot? Iverson would surely garner a positive spotlight from the fans if he were able to communicate his passion for the game, and humbly accept a roster spot in the NBA D-League. (Note to A.I.'s people, the Sioux Falls Skyforce are the D-League affiliate for the Philadelphia 76ers) The league's youngest coach (Joel Abelson) working with what would be the league's most famous player and 8-years his senior...gold I tell you!
Put down the English to Mandarin dictionary, A.I., and get in contact with a D-League team...it's the right thing to do!
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Great Article
Sounds like a brilliant idea. I mean by going over to China yeah he’ll make lots of money, but I’m sure he’s pretty well off now. So it only makes sense to take the D-League route, which could eventually turn into a call-up and him being back in the League. But at the end of the day the final decision will be up to him and his agent.
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by Adrienne Yancey on Sep 7, 2025 10:10 AM EDT reply actions
Sounds great, except
Iverson has never swallowed a bit of pride. That’s why he hasn’t spent the last 2 seasons in a bench scorer role on an NBA team. You have to figure he has more left than Vince Carter does, but Vince has managed to accept that he isn’t the same player anymore. If A.I. goes to the Chinese league, he’ll be back in a week, like Steve Francis.
Too bad. A.I. was really something in his prime.
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by crazyeyes on Sep 7, 2025 10:45 AM EDT reply actions
Vince is a better player.
He started for the Mavs for most of last season, he can give you solid scoring punch and still explode for the occasional 20+ game. and he also helps in rebounding & scoring. Still a solid ~25 min role player.
by Andres B on Sep 9, 2025 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions
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