Believe it or not, Iverson has passed on the opportunity to climb back into the NBA through Dalls' D-League affiliate, the Texas Legends. "I thank Donnie and Dallas for the consideration," Iverson stated via his Twitter account. "And while I think the D-League is a great opportunity, it is not the route for me."
It seems strange that Allen would pass on such an opportunity, especially after he has expressed his strong desire to get back into the League. However, his agent Gary Moore thinks AI may still get a shot this season.
"Hopefully, one day, he'll get an opportunity to possibly join a team and help a team – come off the bench and maybe give a team some very valuable minutes in this playoff stretch," Moore told USA Today.
Reports say Allen is working out and getting himself prepared in case such an opportunity arises. Although this seems somewhat unlikely, additions are often made in preparation of the playoffs, so it remains possible.
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Since Allen Iverson's second stint with the 76ers was cut short in 2010, I have had one main wish as an NBA fan; to see 'The Answer' on an NBA hardwood again. Despite his distaste for practice and at times a brazen attitude, Allen provided too many memories for Sixer and League fans alike for his career to end the way it did.
Not to mention the amount of times over the past few years since Iverson last hung his Reeboks up, that I have been watching a game and thought to myself, "This guy got a roster spot and A.I. couldn't??" I don't want to get into naming names, but there are plenty of players who have seen some tick over the past several seasons that couldn't hold a candle to Allen (offensively), even at the NBA-elderly age of 37.
The seemingly large lack of interest by the League made a comeback seem increasingly unlikely, as Iverson toiled away in Turkey, claiming he would do whatever it took to land on an NBA roster.
Well, now it seems that there is a chance that my wish, and Allen's alike, could come true, as the Sixers' favorite son may have a suitor. A report out of ESPN on Monday claims that the Texas Legends, the Mavericks D-League affiliate, are extremely interested in Iverson. The Legends have moved up the waiver wire, and now have a clear shot at Iverson, if he is interested in the return, as he has reportedly been resistant to D-League offers.
Although not quite the shining spotlight he is accustomed to, at this point, a contract with the Legends may provide Allen with the best potential outlet to get back into the League which he dominated for over a decade.
There has been no word out of Iverson's camp yet in response to the reports, but we can only hope that Iverson considers an offer that could land him on an NBA hardwood this season.
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