Iverson is a legend for the Philadelphia 76ers and one of the most important symbols in the team's history. His image during his time in Philadelphia was beloved by many.
At the time, Iverson was the most prominent Mavericks representative, leading the team to the Finals in 2001, facing Kobe Bryant and O'Neal, and even winning the opening game, breaking the Lakers' unbeaten record in the playoffs. This history is still exciting, heroic and heart-wrenching.
However, fairy tales often end with "the prince and princess living happily ever after", and "The Condor Heroes" does not describe how the one-armed Yang Guo handles the trivial matters of life under the cliff. There are some things that should not be made too clear, because then they will not be so handsome and chic.
The same is true for Iverson, whose praise for the NBA legend is often limited to the 2001 Finals. Although it lost 1-4 to the Lakers at the time, it has a tragic beauty, which is extremely suitable for highlighting the image of heroes.
However, after that, Iverson had frequent conflicts with the team and coach, did not like to practice, and switched to the Nuggets to form a "** double gun", but did not achieve amazing results. He then spent an uneventful career with the Pistons and Grizzlies before leaving the 76ers and the NBA to make money in China. His image then collapsed.
Don't think that Iverson's image in China has become unpopular, and he is no different in the United States. Recently, Iverson gave an interview to Rachel and personally admitted that he wanted to have a formal position with the 76ers. "My role with the 76ers is completely different from what I imagined.
I love Philadelphia, I love that team, they've made me a household name, and I want to contribute something to them. ”。I don't want to be a manager, I just give advice to the players and when they need me I tell them what to do and what I do. ”。
Regardless of how much effective advice Iverson can offer now — and his style of play wasn't very successful in the NBA — whether the 76ers need him back to speak is another matter. Not every team is as willing to keep Haslem as the Heat.
To be honest, the most suitable position for the 76ers may be just a "mascot", and it is enough to appear at a specific holiday or award ceremony to prove that "the team has an emotional and responsible sense of responsibility and has not forgotten its historical achievements".
As for roles like consultants, forget it, there are too many people on the 76ers who want to control the voice.