Tonight marks the return of Allen Iverson, not only to the game of basketball (as you'll remember he retired about 2 weeks ago), but to the 76ers. I grew up obsessing over all things Eagles, Phillies and Sixers while growing up near Atlantic City, NJ. If you lived in the South Jersey/Philadelphia area in the late 90's-early 2000's, you no doubt were an Allen Iverson fan.
Sure, he's had a few questionable events transpire over his career; the most well- known being his refusal to practice, but no one could ever question the heart and determination he played with every single night.
I'm hoping that the move to sign AI has more to do with the fact that the Sixers think and hope he can help out a floundering team, but even if it is just a PR move designed to get fans in the seats, you will hear no complaints from me.
Here's hoping that AI can resurrect a career and a team's season at the young age of 34.
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