Well times have changed and a new era of Philly basketball has emerged. Arre new coach Jim Obrien has made lots of changes to our roster,including a changing Allen back to his original postion point guard,this could be bad fo the Sixers because they dont have a true/pure pg to run the team,but IMO it has its advantages over its disadvantages,with AI runnin point the game will be more run and gun and fast pace,this also means AI will have the ball in his hands all most all the time,so either his apg or maybe his ppg will go up,but who knows...but this thread is to predict AI's stats for the upcoming season. <u>Allen Iverson </u> PPG:27.8 APG:6.2 RPG:3.9 FG%:.413 FT%:.802 3FG%:.301 MPG:45.2 <u>Acomplisments/Rewards</u> AI will be an all star starter most likely,and I tihnk he has a chance to be in the running for mvp,but it really all falls down to his health and how man games he is able to play healthy.
Allen Iverson PPG:29.7 APG:6.8 SPG:2.5 - Leads NBA FG%:.431 FT%:.839 3FG%:.398 MPG:44.0 Accomplishments - NBA All Star Game(Starter), All NBA Second Team, All Defenisive 2nd Team, and 3rd Place in MVP voting.
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">could be bad fo the Sixers because they dont have a true/pure pg to run the team</div> Jim O'Brien coaching philosophy doesn't consist of a pure PG. This is why Eric Snow was shipped to Cleveland. However, not having a floor leader in which Eric Snow was will hurt the team whether it's required or not in O'Brien system. But I have mixed feelings about Allen Iverson running the point. We've seen how he demands the ball already, but now that the ball is supposed to be placed in his hands there could be some problems. Now that he has the job as the primary Point and Assist man of this team, his turnovers are going to mount up. As it's is he already over dribbles the ball, but then having the ball in his hands all game long will be a flaw to this team. Well on the bright side, unlike Jim O'Brien plans of having Iverson score non-stop, Iverson has given an indication that he will look more to pass. Like we've seen last season as well in the Olympics, he's looking more to pass the ball. His court awareness is fairly good enough to run a team, and his scoring ability is off the charts, so he's should do pretty good for a player that doesn't necessarily have the proper credentials to even play the PG. And as for his assists numbers, I think it will definitely go up. Now that Willie Green a more offensive rounded player will supposedly be moved into the starting line up, that will give Iverson that one extra assists that Snow couldn?t provide him with. Iverson basically average 7 APG last season, to be exact it was 6.9, but he was also injured which meant that he couldn?t stay on top of his game and just couldn?t be real consistent. Granted, that he's does not have an injury plagued season, I see him picking up where he left of from the 00-01 Season. I highly doubt, he will have an MVP type season, but he's out to prove something this season and so he will. For the Sixers to have any type of success, its going too placed on him. If he's get injured the team is done. So that's where he has to step up and not try to do so much, and learn that he going to need his teammates more than ever. This is not the Sacramento Kings where you get you're franchise player injured and the team still manage to win games. I'm pretty sure that he's aware of the fact, which he's going to have to play a team oriented game for the 76ers to get back into the Playoff's. <u>Stat Line</u> PPG: 28.1 APG: 8.0 RPG: 3.5 SPG 2.35 FG%: .413 FT%: .792 3FG%: .312 MPG: 45.2 TPG: 4.1
Here's exactly what's horrible about teams that consist of one All star player with everyone else as role players. Once the star goes down, the team is basically screwed for the rest of the season until the AI comes back. Iverson is definitely an overdribbler even if he does look to pass the ball more, its just a habit. That means he needs the pass the ball even more because with him as point, and the way that he plays his game- agressively, Iverson is probably gonna be injured at least once during this season. However, his stats will go up because of this same reason, so without delay: PPG- 26.8 APG- 7.2 RPG- 3.1 SPG- 2.9 FG%- .401 FT%- .75 3FG%- .312 MPG- 45.3
Games played: 72 Games started: 72 (well doesn't it have to be after last year...) PPG- 25.2 APG- 8.8 RPG- 2.0 SPG- 2.5 FG%- .389 FT%- .78 3FG%- .295 MPG- 43.4 Iverson is going to be going into his first season as a point guard (well in the NBA), he is going to cut down on his shoots (like you saw in the olympics) and see him pass the ball much more often, the most points per game by a point guard last year was 22 (Baron Davis)...He will get dinged up like every year, but find a way to play in the playoffs...He will get back to an MVP canidate IF the sixers make the playoffs.
PPG- 24.2 APG- 5.9 RPG- 2.0 SPG- 3.0 This is the season that I think we will all start to see Iverson aging and his scoring will definitely be dropping compared to what we are used to seeing him do yeay in and year out.
Same as Averys stat line for AI... PPG: 28.1 APG: 8.0 RPG: 3.5 SPG 2.35 FG%: .413 FT%: .792 3FG%: .312 MPG: 45.2 TPG: 4.1
My prediction is, after the Olympics, Iverson will tone down his game a bit. I don't think he's the type of player to get a lot of assists, though, but I expect him to look for his shot less and get other people involved. I think he'll shoot better from the field, including a career best from beyond the arc. He'll get to the line less too. ppg: 24.2 apg: 6.1 rpg: 3.9 spg: 2.3 fg%: .434 ft%: .740 3fg%: .347 mpg: 40.2 tpg: 3.45
25.2 Ppg 7.2 Apg 3.1 Rpg 2.2 Spg 39.1 Mpg 3.9tpg Do you all really think AI will be putting up 45 minutes a game? because that's what I'm noticing a lot of you are predicting... Even when he was real healthy he was pushing it playing 43MPG, and now that he is a little older I can't see him breaking anything over 41 on average. I also don't think O'Brien is the type of coach that would allow a player to put up that many minutes a game, it isn't healthy. The older you are, the less minutes you can play. When you are getting older your body can only take so much. When you keep pushing yourself over the limit it will lead to injuries. This is why I can't see anything like that happening.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Avery:</div><div class="quote_post">Jim O'Brien coaching philosophy doesn't consist of a pure PG. This is why Eric Snow was shipped to Cleveland. However, not having a floor leader in which Eric Snow was will hurt the team whether it's required or not in O'Brien system. But I have mixed feelings about Allen Iverson running the point. We've seen how he demands the ball already, but now that the ball is supposed to be placed in his hands there could be some problems. Now that he has the job as the primary Point and Assist man of this team, his turnovers are going to mount up. As it's is he already over dribbles the ball, but then having the ball in his hands all game long will be a flaw to this team. Well on the bright side, unlike Jim O'Brien plans of having Iverson score non-stop, Iverson has given an indication that he will look more to pass. Like we've seen last season as well in the Olympics, he's looking more to pass the ball. His court awareness is fairly good enough to run a team, and his scoring ability is off the charts, so he's should do pretty good for a player that doesn't necessarily have the proper credentials to even play the PG. And as for his assists numbers, I think it will definitely go up. Now that Willie Green a more offensive rounded player will supposedly be moved into the starting line up, that will give Iverson that one extra assists that Snow couldn?t provide him with. Iverson basically average 7 APG last season, to be exact it was 6.9, but he was also injured which meant that he couldn?t stay on top of his game and just couldn?t be real consistent. Granted, that he's does not have an injury plagued season, I see him picking up where he left of from the 00-01 Season. I highly doubt, he will have an MVP type season, but he's out to prove something this season and so he will. For the Sixers to have any type of success, its going too placed on him. If he's get injured the team is done. So that's where he has to step up and not try to do so much, and learn that he going to need his teammates more than ever. This is not the Sacramento Kings where you get you're franchise player injured and the team still manage to win games. I'm pretty sure that he's aware of the fact, which he's going to have to play a team oriented game for the 76ers to get back into the Playoff's. <u>Stat Line</u> PPG: 28.1 APG: 8.0 RPG: 3.5 SPG 2.35 FG%: .413 FT%: .792 3FG%: .312 MPG: 45.2 TPG: 4.1</div> Are you sure. Allen will not demand that much because he is the best player. He will average more assists and will be in the top five. Know what playas. Allen is not a ball hog he just likes to win and in order to win you have to score and that is what he does.
I don't think Iverson will average 28 points and 8 assists, with his low percentage shooting and going to the line, if he's doing that on average every game it will be like no one else is even touching the ball.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting durvasa:</div><div class="quote_post">My prediction is, after the Olympics, Iverson will tone down his game a bit. I don't think he's the type of player to get a lot of assists, though, but I expect him to look for his shot less and get other people involved. I think he'll shoot better from the field, including a career best from beyond the arc. He'll get to the line less too. ppg: 24.2 apg: 6.1 rpg: 3.9 spg: 2.3 fg%: .434 ft%: .740 3fg%: .347 mpg: 40.2 tpg: 3.45</div> This is the most realistic stat line for AI because like you said he will be worn down a bit from the olympics, last year it seem like every player that played in the 2003 summer tornament either was worn down or spent time on the injuried list. This will clearly have an effect on AI's scoring average and you factor in the change to the PG spot, so 24-25ppg sounds about right. And AI holds the ball way to long even when he isnt jacking up a bunch of shots to average anything more then 6-7apg, AI is a classic over dribble. When Ai was at the point his 1st couple of years, he averaged about 6 or 7 apg.And much hasnt changed in his style of play since then....
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">I don't think Iverson will average 28 points and 8 assists, with his low percentage shooting and going to the line, if he's doing that on average every game it will be like no one else is even touching the ball.</div> You?re probably right. And I may have over exaggerated a bit but I predicted his stats from a logical stand point. Remember, he averaged 26 PPG as well as 7 APG (6.9), through an injury plagued season. Now I'm guessing if he's healthy and has claimed to br determined he may improve his game statistically. So a +2 Point and +1 Assist average may not be as farfetched as you think.
Determined to win a ring....Iverson will try his best to make it happen...Stats are: PPG: 28.8 RPG: 3.5 APG: 7.2 SPG: 2.9 TPG: 3.1 FG%: .432 FT%: .782 3FG%: .310 MPG: 43.5 Games played: 75 Games started: 75 (duh) 3rd place for MVP Allstar MVP Make the playoffs get beat out 2nd round NBA 1st team Thats my predictions....after this year he'll go down in scoring JUST A LITTLE BIT....I dont know why 29 is such an old age. Jason Kidd is 33 yrs old and averages over 15 ppg, 6 rpg, and 9 apg. I know I know bad knees right? Well thats like his first injury. I think Iverson will stay healthy for a couple of years and somethin will go wrong at the age of 32 or 33. Also...I think he'll be back for the Olympics in 2008 because this guy has heart and loves the game of basketball. If injuries dont become of him...he'll be leaving the NBA when Sneballa07 is entering in 2009 hahaha
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting TheAnswerIsAi3:</div><div class="quote_post">Thats my predictions....after this year he'll go down in scoring JUST A LITTLE BIT....I dont know why 29 is such an old age. Jason Kidd is 33 yrs old and averages over 15 ppg, 6 rpg, and 9 apg. I know I know bad knees right? Well thats like his first injury. I think Iverson will stay healthy for a couple of years and somethin will go wrong at the age of 32 or 33. Also...I think he'll be back for the Olympics in 2008 because this guy has heart and loves the game of basketball. If injuries dont become of him...he'll be leaving the NBA when Sneballa07 is entering in 2009 hahaha</div> FIRST INJURY.... AI has always been injured in fact I think he has only played 82 games one time in his career. He has had hand injuries, arm injuries, and knee injuries that was not his first injury. 29 is not such a old age, but consider that one of AI's top weapons is his speed considering he is only six feet tall. After he hits 30 we will see a very high drop in that area of his game meaning his first step wont be as explosive and he will not be able to have as effect a crossover as he use to have. Added with the fact that his jumper from long distance is below average, and his mid range jumper is medicore it will be hard pressed for him to have a good shooting percentage. Consider now while he still has his speed he shoots under 40 % imagine what will happen after he loses it. You mentioned J Kidd in your post. He is on the decline as well he after having surgery this off season. Yet he has a good jumper, as well as most importantely size. He is 6'5" which makes his game a little above average than that of a guy who will be over 30 and six feet tall. Dont get me wrong I am a Iverson fan, but basically everyone can see his game is going to take a huge hit after he passes 30. Like most players games do. He is had a history of injuries so injuries, lose of speed, things that he has managed to evade his entire career from affecting his overall game will eventually finally catch up to him, and hit him all at once causing the decline of his talent.
