It has been an emotional rollercoaster ride for Allen Iverson – and his fans. Over the last week we have been heartbroken by the announcement by his retirement, and subsequently overjoyed when we heard that he might be returning to his first love in Philly. In the press conference, it took just five minutes for A.I.’s eyes to well-up with tears as he tried to talk about his career’s progressions and how happy he was to be back in Philadelphia.
Enrico of The 700 Level has Iverson’s emotional quotes:
• “I have fans all over the world … I appreciate them in Memphis, Detroit, Denver, but the relationship I have with these fans [in Philadelphia] is like no other.”
• “People here watched me grow as a basketball player. They came in and cheered for me night in and night out, gave me everything that they had. That’s why it was easy to give them everything I had.”
• “This is one of the realest places in the world. They’re passionate about their sports and I gave them everything I had and that’s why they responded to me they way they did.”
Iverson will play his first game for the 76ers against Denver on Monday.
