Allen Iverson retires
November 25th, 2009 | by samia |Stephen A. Smith is reporting that 10 time all star Allen Iverson plans to retire.
Honestly, I feel bad, because in my last post I made an insult towards A.I. The truth is, few have had more heart than Allen Iverson, and few could get a bigger ‘ahh’ from the crowd on a crossover. It’s unfortunate that his last days in the league could be smothered with the word “selfish”, but it’s clear that Allen couldn’t handle coming off the bench.
But, after saying all that, I wouldn’t be surprised to see him come out of retirement next year. The “comeback” as they call it in regards to professional athletes is becoming as routine as turkey on Thanksgiving.
If Allen indeed is retiring for good, it will end the era for an icon. I grew up on Iverson, and though I myself am critical, I always respect the great athletes.
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