Posted By Lynn Worthy, Sun Staff
According to the Philadelphia Daily News website, Sixers president/general manager Billy King says seven-time NBA All-Star and former NBA MVP Allen Iverson is no longer part of trade discussions.
And just like that, the air may have been let out of the baloons of Celtics fans everywhere.
Rumors had been flying that Iverson would be headed to Boston to play alongside Paul Pierce, who recently signed an extension to stay with the Celtics through 2010-11.
"Allen and I have talked about it, and he wants to be here and is excited to be playing for us," King told the Philadelphia Daily News on Tuesday.
The Celtics (33-49 last season) have made several roster changes since the end of the season. Off-season additions include Sebastian Telfair, Rajon Rondo, Allan Ray, Theo Ratliff, and Leon Powe.
So Celtics fans, assuming the report is true and not just an attempt at a poker face by Philly, how big a blow is this? Are you comfortable with the current roster? Would the deal have put the Celtics over the top?
I had a hunch the trade would have to happen draft night or not at all. I would love to see Iverson in celtic green. I don't think they'd beat Miami, Detroit or Cleveland but we would have fun watching them try.
THANK GOD HE'S NOT COMING HERE.