Re: Allen Iverson: "I didn't demand a trade." Allen Iverson says he never demanded a trade, but he's sure happy he landed in Denver.In his first interview since the Nuggets acquired him from the 76ers, Iverson told ESPN's Stephen A. Smith on Wednesday, "It's a great feeling. I'm just glad the whole process is over. I think I'm just put in a situation where I can succeed."The entire interview can be seen on "Quite Frankly with Stephen A. Smith" on ESPN2 at 11 p.m. ET Wednesday night.Iverson took exception to the perception that he went into Sixers general manager Billy King's office and demanded a trade almost two weeks ago."I went into a meeting with Billy and I had expressed my frustrations," Iverson said. "We had lost 12 of 14 games and something wasn't right. I told Billy King we couldn't win with this style. I didn't directly say, 'Trade me -- I'm ready to go.'"The four-time scoring champion, seven-time All-Star and 2001 league MVP said he told his teammates about the meeting and told them he "loved them."But he said the Sixers had to know that, "If they didn't change what was going on so that we had a chance to win, I thought they should get rid of me."The time surrounding his discussion with King and the weeks after were especially difficult."From the last month I didn't feel appreciated at all," Iverson said. "And I still feel that way to an extent. I just knew that any team I went to they were going to appreciate what I can do on a basketball court."Iverson repeatedly thanked his fans for all of their support, but he appeared relieved to be leaving the Philadelphia sports pressure cooker."I love my fans in Philadelphia, but this is the hardest place in the world to play in," Iverson said. "And I think it's the hardest place to play in to be a superstar. Just to be the No. 1 guy. All eyes on you -- because everybody wants you to be perfect, but not themselves."From his conflicts with coaches to his brushes with the law, Iverson wasn't ready to trade his time in Philly."It was a great experience for me -- the ups and downs -- because I became a man in Philadelphia," he said.Iverson is scheduled to make his Nuggets debut on Friday in Denver against the Kings. The Nuggets were holding out hope that he could play in Wednesday's game, but a snowstorm not only kept Iverson in Philly, but it also forced the postponement of the Nuggets' game against Phoenix.ESPN
Re: Allen Iverson: "I didn't demand a trade." Well, he didn't demand the trade, but he indirectly made it clear he wanted to be traded. I'm just glad he gets his wish after all these years, to play in a team with high potential.
Re: Allen Iverson: "I didn't demand a trade." His legacy in Philly isn't totally over until he logs his first minute as a Nugget.
Re: Allen Iverson: "I didn't demand a trade." I personally think AI is full of sh*t, but hey, who am I, right?
Re: Allen Iverson: "I didn't demand a trade." You mean to tell me that this trade was pending for more then a week and he waited until now to say it. I am losing respect in AI. Atleast he could be classy and leave without stirring up controversy.
Re: Allen Iverson: "I didn't demand a trade." He didn't demand a trade? Interesting. If he says he didn't demand it, I have no reason not to believe him.
Re: Allen Iverson: "I didn't demand a trade." <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (yankshater213 @ Dec 20 2006, 08:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I personally think AI is full of sh*t, but hey, who am I, right?</div>You and I are in agreement... He's trying to come off as the innocent, when he's anything but. The guy demanded to be traded, because he was finally sick of fu*kin' losing... Bottom line.
Re: Allen Iverson: "I didn't demand a trade." <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Noah @ Dec 21 2006, 02:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>You and I are in agreement... He's trying to come off as the innocent, when he's anything but. The guy demanded to be traded, because he was finally sick of fu*kin' losing... Bottom line.</div>Do you think that there is anything wrong with that. To me, I could care less if he demanded a trade or not. He needed to be out of Philadelphia. That franchise was going nowhere while he was there. He is getting a fresh new start in Denver that he entireley deserves. He didnt really demand a trade, but he told the team that he didnt want to be there anymore. Pretty much the same thing...
Re: Allen Iverson: "I didn't demand a trade." <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ballerman2112 @ Dec 21 2006, 02:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Do you think that there is anything wrong with that. To me, I could care less if he demanded a trade or not. He needed to be out of Philadelphia. That franchise was going nowhere while he was there. He is getting a fresh new start in Denver that he entireley deserves. He didnt really demand a trade, but he told the team that he didnt want to be there anymore. Pretty much the same thing...</div>And that's why people are saying he's full of it. He's coming out after he got traded, and saying "I didn't demand anything." Yet he admits to letting the Sixers know they should get rid of him if they keep losing. That's a tad contradictory, and it's clear he's trying to direct the blame off himself for the a trade demand.
