A.I. = Doesn't want NorCal... SORRY!

by gsdubz on Dec 12, 2006 10:49 PM PST

Marc Stein reports that the word in the front-offices around the league is that Iverson's camp does not want him moved to NorCal/TheBay.

What they're also saying in front-office circles: Iverson's camp got word to Sacramento and Golden State that he's not in a rush to relocate to Northern California, either.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=stein_marc&id=2695408

DAMMIT!

This FanPost is a submission from a member of the mighty Golden State of Mind community. While we're all here to throw up that W, these words do not necessarily reflect the views of the GSoM Crew. Still, chances are the preceding post is Unstoppable Baby!

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It's all good

I can understand why someone wouldn't want to live in Sacramento, but the Bay is different. Once AI checks the hyphy movement it's all good.

My guess is that the majority of NBA players don't want to play for the Warriors. As much as we luv the squad, the reality is that they aren't on the NBA map. As Fuzzy will tell you people on the East Coast and Midwest don't even know who the Warriors are. The blame for that one rests solely on the shoulders of Warrior owner Chris Cohan.

by Atma Brother ONE on Dec 12, 2006 11:00 PM PST reply actions

It was because of his mom....

Remember his mom usually attends every game in Philly. If Iverson was to play out here in the west, that would make things a lot tougher to see her son play. I hope this whole thing gets settled asap. So many ups and downs this whole month. First, we get our hopes up with the possibility of Barry Bonds coming to the A's and all of a sudden BOOM he re-signs with the giants. The hell with sports. I'm done...for the day that is. I'll be back at it tomorrow.

by ON THE RUN on Dec 12, 2006 11:19 PM PST reply actions

If Iverson was to play out here in the west,

" that would make things a lot tougher to see her son play."
That's a very good reason for him to sign with charlotte. Pretty nice area to move mom to and much closer to philly than Oaktown is. But if mama Iverson every came out here to check us out I'm sure she'd love this area.

by Skeptic con Urquell on Dec 12, 2006 11:28 PM PST reply actions

He said he doesnt want NorCal

But maybe he is one of the many that doesnt know where The Golden State Warriors actually play, so it's all good.

by Athletix Man on Dec 12, 2006 11:59 PM PST reply actions

business

I want to say AI doesn't get to vote, but the reality is if he isn't going to give it a real shot it's a doomed effort. It's a business, but a human one - psychology as much as fantasy GM trades ...

ironic, you put AI on the warriors and we are on the map. Maybe even in line to attract say KG from the Wolves at midseason for say, JRich & Co.

ya, dream'n

but it just could work

by hardcore on Dec 13, 2006 12:00 AM PST reply actions

PLEASE DON'T COME TO THE BAY!!!!

I'm firmly in the NO AI camp. I know he has heart, and it's not like I don't like him, but he IS pretty retarded. He just commands too much attention. And he shoots too damn much! And he costs too damn much. No sir, I don't like it!

by Jeremy Belvins on Dec 13, 2006 12:48 AM PST reply actions

Iverson's camp does not want him moved to NorCal

The feeling is mutual.

by Ace Fury on Dec 13, 2006 8:18 AM PST reply actions

Iverson doesn't have as much say as you think

Marc Stein of ESPN.com wrote a short article about this: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=stein_marc&id=2695408

Basically, after the Alonzo Mourning - Raptors fiasco, the league reserves the right to suspend players who refuse to report to their new team after a trade. Iverson of course still does have influence because a team may be afraid to take on an unhappy expensive player, but he doesn't have absolute say in his final destination.

by gsw4life on Dec 13, 2006 9:36 AM PST reply actions