Rumor: Stephen A. Smith Thinks the Warriors are the Frontrunners for Allen Iverson

by Atma Brother ONE on Dec 12, 2006 10:28 AM PST in Rumors

Quite frankly Stephen A's got the scoop. Make sure to listen to this ESPN podcast. Here's a piece from the transcript:

Stephen A. Smith reports that the Golden State Warriors are the frontrunners, with the Celtics a close second.

"I know for a fact that the Philadelphia 76ers desperately want somebody like a Monta Ellis because they like his skills and they love his contract. And that's the one guy that Golden State desperately wants to hold on to. But I think they ultimately have to unload him in order for the Sixers to pull the trigger and make the deal. So I would say Golden State's the front runner right now.

Again, Stephen A knows the Sixers and AI well, so he's an excellent source for upates on this deal.

Let's hope the 76ers make the trade today, rather than prolonging the drama. The Warriors stunk up the joint last season with all the rampant Ron Artest rumors. They're a young team and this is probably a major distraction. Don't be surprised if the distractions show up in the L column.

Thanks to loyal GSoM community member esco41510 for linking to the info.

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distractions, eh

they blew some close games before the trade demand. Its not like its going to be any worse.
I hope Stephen A is right. Dump the deadweights. do it mullin. Oh except Jrich should be untouchable.

On another note. its only 1045am pacific time. anyone why the posts are noted to being posted in what is Eastern time. but says its PST?

by ufwa on Dec 12, 2006 10:48 AM PST reply actions

DO NOT TRADE ELLIS

I know J Rich is the face of the franchise now (not Foyle), and Baron turned us around a bit when he first joined the squad...but Monta Ellis and Beans are UN-FREAKIN-TOUCHABLE right now. Anyone who doesnt see Ellis as the next A.I is insane. Ellis is even in better shape then A.I when Iverson was Ellis' age. Lets not forget, Iverson was barely in college right now in Ellis' stage of his career. Iverson is a great player, dont get me wrong...but Iverson is ALSO on his way down, while the sky is the limit for Monta. I will go CRAZY if Ellis is traded for A.I no matter how much dead weight we drop.

by gswrico on Dec 12, 2006 12:52 PM PST reply actions

Actually

I think you are insane for thinkign Ellis is the next Iverson.

by Jud Booshler on Dec 12, 2006 4:11 PM PST up reply actions

iverson...

would definitely bring us up to championship contention if he gets traded to us for monta ellis. You have a better chance of winning the championship with iverson in these three years he has left, than if monta ellis was a warrior for 12 years.

by cantfindanname on Dec 12, 2006 4:35 PM PST reply actions