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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -

Looking into the future, Detroit Pistons guard Allen Iverson would rather retire than be a full-time reserve.

“I’m in a position now that I’ve never been in my whole life,” Iverson said. “It’s harder than I thought it would be. With the back injury, I have to sit out at the start, then go in, then sit again. It’s tough to really get going. I take my hat off to the guys who can come off the bench and be effective. It’s tough for me. I’m struggling with it.”

Iverson said he would not accept being a reserve next season.

“I’d rather retire before I do this again,” Iverson said.

“I can’t be effective playing this way. I’m not used to it. It’s tough for me both mentally and physically. If I’m able to go out there, I should be able to get it done and I can’t right now. It’s my fault. I have to be able to overcome the adversity and do what I have to do. I just have to find a way to get it done. Not being 100 percent makes it harder and you can see that I’m not 100 percent.

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My reaction is simple.  At least he told us the truth.

The truth hurts but at least he is keeping it real.  But you know what, just like the Chappelle Show,  sometimes keeping it real goes wrong!

AI we all knew how you felt before you opened your mouth.  Your actions spoke much louder.

At least he partially acknowledged his faults:

“It’s my fault. I have to be able to overcome the adversity and do what I have to do. I just have to find a way to get it done. Not being 100 percent makes it harder and you can see that I’m not 100 percent.”

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*Check out what Matt Watson of DBB had to say on the subject.

*Also, Coach Curry likes Sheed off the bench.  (ME TOO!)

Peace,

John W. Davis

www.pistonscast.com

Check out my man Matt at DBB with this story and much more:

Allen Iverson isn’t only taking Chauncey Billups’ spot on the roster, he’s also wearing his old jersey number. No time to be sentimental, I suppose. For what it’s worth, Rodney Stuckey was apparently open to giving up his No. 3 but the NBA said a switch can only happen after the season (at which point there’s a good chance AI will no longer be in Detroit).

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*AI was on WDFN:  Check out the whole interview, via DETPistons:

*Check out NBA.com,  AI relives his “We Talking Bout Practice”.

*Iverson quotes from MLive:

“I have done so many things in this league, as far a being an All-Star, a scoring champion, All-NBA first team, but I haven’t accomplished my number one goal, and that’s to win a championship.”

“Like I was telling Joe (Dumars) earlier today, I’m willing to sacrifice whatever I have to sacrifice to get it done. I’ve tried it my way plenty of my times. I’ve tried it different ways and it hasn’t been done. Once again, I have to look at myself, I have to look in the mirror at myself and think of things I can do to help us to win a championship. Maybe there are some things I have to change.

One thing is for sure, two things for certain, I’m going to do whatever the coach wants me to do on the basketball court. If he gives me an assignment, I’ll just try to carry it out to the fullest.”

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I’m glad Stuckey still has his number 3.   Number 1 should look real good on Mr. Iverson.

Peace,

John W. Davis

*Check out my man Matt at DBB with this story and much more:

My name is Rasheed Amir Wade! Really it is!

Whats Going on World?

John W. Davis here.   Just had to share this story with you from Pistons.com.  No this is not Rasheed’s child or Amir’s.  It just a die hard Pistons fans infant child.   Just read the story. LOL

Clifford Wade and Latanya Bussell had an agreement about the naming of their first child. If Latanya had a boy, Clifford would name him; a girl, and Latanya would have the honor. Clifford, a lifelong Detroiter who says he comes to five Pistons games a season on average, knew precisely which name he wanted to go with. And it definitely wasn’t Dwyane.

“Rasheed is my favorite [Piston] and I also wanted as the middle name somebody off the bench so I chose Amir Johnson,” said Clifford, who named his son Rasheed Amir Wade.

Coincidentally, Clifford’s son has the same initials as Rasheed Abdul Wallace - and that’s where the similarities end for now. Fortunately for Clifford and Latanya, the four-month-old hasn’t exhibited any technical foul-worthy tantrums just yet. “He’s a great baby, nice, handsome little boy,” the proud papa gushed. “He’s very good. I just love him.”

Rasheed Amir Wade was born the morning of April 27, 2008. That night, the Pistons defeated the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 4 of their first-round series. The 93-84 victory sparked a five-game winning streak and signaled the end of the Sixers’ season. Wallace had one of his best performances of the playoffs, 20 points and 10 rebounds.

“Hopefully that can rub off on my mine and we can be watching him in the future, because I do want him to be one,” Clifford said. “Not just a basketball player but a Piston.”

What Piston would you name your child after?  Haha. Leave a Comment. 

Peace,

John W. Davis

www.pistonscast.com

Walter Sharpe interview

Pistonscast.com interviewed rookie Walter Sharpe earlier this week on their podcast — Sharpe appears on the air around eight and a half minutes in through the 17-minute mark. Also, Sharpe shows off his uniform

Peace,

John W. Davis