Comments on Ed The Sports Fan: It’s Time for Allen Iverson to Retire

I would hate for Allen to call it quits, but I und...

2009-07-09T05:46:22.819-04:00

I would hate for Allen to call it quits, but I understand your points. The one thing that I wish he would do is to humble himself just a bit. Winners are still winners, whether they come off the bench or not. We all realize that he can still be a VERY productive offensive player and there is nothing wrong with being the sixth man. It's never about who starts the game, but it's more about who finishes it!

I understand that you'd rather see him retire ...

2009-07-07T10:08:58.733-04:00

I understand that you'd rather see him retire than just play for money or stats or the sake of playing. And I'm fine with that. But don't tell the man he should retire just because we don't want to see him go out like that. All I'm sayin.

@ The Rev You're absolutely right when you sa...

2009-07-06T23:47:55.298-04:00

@ The Rev

You're absolutely right when you say he's earned the right to go out however he sees fit. I agree with you there, especially when it comes to Allen Iverson. However, if it's between going to a pretender or hanging it up, I'd rather him hang it up.

No offense, but who are you or anyone else to tell...

2009-07-06T22:59:53.729-04:00

No offense, but who are you or anyone else to tell the dude he should retire. Maybe he won't win a championship, but he's earned the right to go out however he sees fit. I love this site and all, but I get pissed when someone tells an athlete how to go out.

No one should be deciding what Allen Iverson should or should not do professionally except for Allen Iverson. Just my opinion there. Take it for what it's worth.

Loved him like you since Georgetown. Rooted for hi...

2009-07-03T17:02:48.771-04:00

Loved him like you since Georgetown. Rooted for him every step of the way after that. Admired his courage and determination, the small man going in among the big guys and getting it done, night after night.

I can understand your argument, that he should look for a situation where he can chase a championship, but if I'm AI, I don't want to go out on a note like last season. I'd want a chance to prove that I'm not a complainer. At some point, he may have to swallow his pride and take a reduced role, particularly if it means a title. He wouldn't be the first to do it, and definitely won't be the last.

AI was gettin by on youth and determination. Phil...

2009-07-03T02:19:48.281-04:00

AI was gettin by on youth and determination. Philly took the latter and Father Time the former.

It's time.

I agree, Iverson needs to retire now. He's not...

2009-07-02T21:08:38.861-04:00

I agree, Iverson needs to retire now. He's not the same Iverson from years past. All those injuries and his age are possibly catching up to him now!!!

Mama NOOOOOO!! LOL I really like AI, but I have to...

2009-07-02T13:04:21.540-04:00

Mama NOOOOOO!! LOL I really like AI, but I have to agree. Unless he goes to Boston or maybe Cleveland it may be best.

I do, however, agree with imsohideous in the sense of, he shouldn't go out on the same note from last season. He should try and pull a Favre, come back from a bad season and play at a high level.

I wish him luck. But hopefully he has at least one good year left in the tank

I've looked at the Iverson situation a tad bit...

2009-07-02T11:26:35.084-04:00

I've looked at the Iverson situation a tad bit differently. I too would like to see AI go out with his dignity still in tact, but not after the way he went out last season. I think if he were to go to a team like Charlotte, who didn't make the playoffs, but are on the verge of making them, he can go out after another "I carried a team of over achievers on my back to the playoffs" season since him signing with a contender is completely unrealistic.

I just hate the way his season ended last year, and just don't feel comfortable with him going out with a "back injury" and complaining about coming off the bench. I think that's much worse than him potentially signing with Charlotte. I can see where you're coming from though.