PHILADELPHIA (AP)—Allen Iverson(notes) wants to keep his passport at home. Ten years after he ruled the NBA as the cornrow-wearing, ink-stained MVP who led the Philadelphia 76ers to the finals, Iverson has his eyes on a comeback. He is determined to end a career possibly destined for the Hall of Fame in the NBA, not
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Allen Iverson: After Latest Injury Iverson Returning to States, Could End Career Allen Iverson is expected to return to the United States after a recent ankle/calf surgery will require surgery, according to Ajanspoor.com. The website Hoopsworld took the time to translate the report: “Turkish Besiktas famous import, Allen Iverson, appears close to end his career
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ISTANBUL — Former NBA star Allen Iverson says he’s happy with his new career in Turkey. Iverson has addressed rumors he wants out, telling his followers on Twitter that “I am very happy here in Istanbul. My family and I are making this our home.” The 11-time NBA All-Star says fans and teammates at Besiktas
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ANKARA, Turkey (AP)—Allen Iverson(notes) scored two points in his Turkish league debut for Besiktas Cola Turka in a 74-67 defeat to defending champion Fenerbahce Ulker on Sunday. Iverson missed three shots in the first quarter and was taken off with less than a minute left. He returned at the beginning of the second half, but
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STANBUL — Former NBA star Allen Iverson arrived in Istanbul on Monday to begin a stint with Turkish club Besiktas, promising to give fans “something they haven’t seen before.” Dozens of fans greeted the 11-time All-Star at Ataturk Airport. Sporting a Besiktas jersey and a Philadelphia Phillies hat, Iverson waved at fans from inside his
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Allen Iverson has agreed in principle on a two-year, $4 million contract with the Turkish pro team Besiktas, Yahoo! Sports reported, citing sources. Iverson is expected to sign the deal this week and report to the Turkish first division club next week, according to the report. The deal would allow Iverson, an 11-time NBA All-Star,
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Allen Iverson is talking about Turkey! Gary Moore, Iverson’s personal manager, said Monday night there are “serious talks” for Iverson to play with a Turkish team. Iverson, the 2001 NBA MVP, is negotiating with Besiktas Cola Turka for at least a one-year deal. “This team seems very interested in having him come
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NBA commissioner David Stern and legendary former Georgetown coach John Thompson recently expressed concern for troubled ex-76ers guard Allen Iverson, according to Iverson’s longtime business manager, Gary Moore. Stern telephoned Moore Monday and asked how Iverson was coping with the myriad problems that have come his way. Moore said the two spoke for about 10
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Once upon a time it was hard to decipher what was more difficult to stomach: the foolish, detrimental behavior of a professional athlete or the apologists disguised as their inner circle, eager to excuse the inexcusable. And then there came Allen Iverson, who didn’t make it difficult at all. We can sit around and pretend
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