Comments on: Why Do I Feel for Iverson? #NBA http://siliconangle.com/travisrodgersnow/2010/03/09/why-do-i-feel-for-iverson-nba/ Sports - Beyond Coverage Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:34:12 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Travis Rodgers http://siliconangle.com/travisrodgersnow/2010/03/09/why-do-i-feel-for-iverson-nba/comment-page-1/#comment-2258 Travis Rodgers Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:12:21 +0000 http://siliconangle.com/travisrodgersnow/?p=2968#comment-2258 You are right. Seriously. I don't disagree with a single word that you have written. That said, I still like Iverson, and I am not sure exactly why. I am certainly not going to use him as a role model, or someone to admire, but I hope he survives. You are right. Seriously. I don't disagree with a single word that you have written. That said, I still like Iverson, and I am not sure exactly why. I am certainly not going to use him as a role model, or someone to admire, but I hope he survives.

]]> By: Travis Rodgers http://siliconangle.com/travisrodgersnow/2010/03/09/why-do-i-feel-for-iverson-nba/comment-page-1/#comment-2257 Travis Rodgers Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:10:34 +0000 http://siliconangle.com/travisrodgersnow/?p=2968#comment-2257 I'm glad you enjoyed it and took such time to find the finer details. I'm glad you enjoyed it and took such time to find the finer details.

]]> By: Wayne Bergeron http://siliconangle.com/travisrodgersnow/2010/03/09/why-do-i-feel-for-iverson-nba/comment-page-1/#comment-2256 Wayne Bergeron Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:17:44 +0000 http://siliconangle.com/travisrodgersnow/?p=2968#comment-2256 Now that I got the serious comment out of the way, I can ask T-Rodge what the hell is up with that photo of AI? Shirtless men in what appears to be a hot sweaty room holding faux golf clubs. This image is on par with the one of Vince Young surrounded by other shirtless males downing Patron. <br><br>Frankly, it's unsavory and it's unncessary. Now that I got the serious comment out of the way, I can ask T-Rodge what the hell is up with that photo of AI? Shirtless men in what appears to be a hot sweaty room holding faux golf clubs. This image is on par with the one of Vince Young surrounded by other shirtless males downing Patron.

Frankly, it's unsavory and it's unncessary.

]]> By: Wayne Bergeron http://siliconangle.com/travisrodgersnow/2010/03/09/why-do-i-feel-for-iverson-nba/comment-page-1/#comment-2255 Wayne Bergeron Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:42:25 +0000 http://siliconangle.com/travisrodgersnow/?p=2968#comment-2255 Why do you feel sorry for Allen Iverson? He was given an opportunity that few have: an opportunity to attend one of the finest universities in the world at Georgetown at no cost to him. Better yet, he also was coached by one of the finest coaches in the history of the NCAA in John Thompson. Apparently, he wasn't cut out for higher education and left early to turn pro.<br><br>He was then given an opportunity that fewer still ever get: being drafted and signed by an NBA team. Granted, he had freakish natural ability and was one of the most talented scorers of his time, but his attitude and determination limited his potential at greatness (remember "Practice? Practice?").<br><br>Now comes word that he might be broke. I can't say I'm surprised, and no Tawanna didn't tell me that. This is proof that he has never been thankful and appreciative of every opportunity given to him. He pissed away a world-class education, his reputation on the NBA hardwood, his marriage, and now every dime he ever made as a pro. T-Rodge, don't feel sorry for him. See him and use him as a cautionary tale for every senior in high school who dreams of playing in the NBA. He hated hard work and planning. Now karma has reared up and bit him in the ass. Welcome to the real world, AI. <br><br>Yeah, Iverson was true to himself alright. He refused to mature and take advantage of his time in college to get a degree and make contacts that would have served him long after his playing days were over. Remember Bill Bradley, anyone? Grant Hill is another player who comes to mind (although he is still playing). He remained a thug and now he is going to get the chance to live the hard-knock life for real. <br><br>So don't feel sorry for "The Answer." If you want to feel sorry, do so for his soon to be ex-wife and five kids. 'Cuz going from cristal and caviar to food stamps and WIC is going to suck ass. Why do you feel sorry for Allen Iverson? He was given an opportunity that few have: an opportunity to attend one of the finest universities in the world at Georgetown at no cost to him. Better yet, he also was coached by one of the finest coaches in the history of the NCAA in John Thompson. Apparently, he wasn't cut out for higher education and left early to turn pro.

He was then given an opportunity that fewer still ever get: being drafted and signed by an NBA team. Granted, he had freakish natural ability and was one of the most talented scorers of his time, but his attitude and determination limited his potential at greatness (remember "Practice? Practice?").

Now comes word that he might be broke. I can't say I'm surprised, and no Tawanna didn't tell me that. This is proof that he has never been thankful and appreciative of every opportunity given to him. He pissed away a world-class education, his reputation on the NBA hardwood, his marriage, and now every dime he ever made as a pro. T-Rodge, don't feel sorry for him. See him and use him as a cautionary tale for every senior in high school who dreams of playing in the NBA. He hated hard work and planning. Now karma has reared up and bit him in the ass. Welcome to the real world, AI.

Yeah, Iverson was true to himself alright. He refused to mature and take advantage of his time in college to get a degree and make contacts that would have served him long after his playing days were over. Remember Bill Bradley, anyone? Grant Hill is another player who comes to mind (although he is still playing). He remained a thug and now he is going to get the chance to live the hard-knock life for real.

So don't feel sorry for "The Answer." If you want to feel sorry, do so for his soon to be ex-wife and five kids. 'Cuz going from cristal and caviar to food stamps and WIC is going to suck ass.

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