Allen Iverson who stands a whopping 6 feet tall and weighs 180 pounds has held the NBA scoring title in 99-00, 00-01, 01-02 and from 04-05.  Iverson ranks fifth all time in  scoring with an average of 27.1 points per game. But we have to ask ourselves – does being a top scorer produce winning teams, or championship teams? Absolutely not,  but as Philly fans and NBA fans across the nation will attest – he can put on a show stopping performance. The question I have is why would Philly want him back after all the drama that comes with a guy like Allen.

There’s absolutely no question that Iverson will be elected into the hall of fame, but when it comes down to why these players play the game – to win a championship – its not going to happen unfortunately for Iverson . As much as basketball fans love how he is balls to the wall, an over achiever, tough as nails on the court and off for his frame he is not willing to share the attention.  And that is what it takes to win big games in big situations.

Last night was Iverson’s first time back in a Philly uniform playing against his former teammates, the Denver Nuggets.   Iverson was shut down by scoring only 11 points in 36 minutes. Money wise the Sixers will capitalize with selling out the seats but I do not believe he is the answer.  You cannot change people and their reputation that they insist on bringing to the table.  Allen Iverson left Philly on a bad note the first go around, but unfortunately for him I don’t see that things are going to change .