AI Needs to Stop Acting Like an ASS

Some of Allen Iverson's recent decisions in judgment have been perplexing to say the least. First of all, Iverson signed a one year, $3 million dollar contract with Memphis. Despite the fact that only four teams finished with worse records than Memphis (24-58) last year, Iverson said "he felt they were commited to developing a winner". Well, Allen, thats not exactly a ringing endorsement about the team. I mean, what team isn't commited to developing a winner?

Just a few games into this season, Iverson has already complained publicly about his role coming off the Grizzlies bench. Not exactly the type of veteran leadership skills Grizzlies coaches were hoping for out of the gate from AI, who has five years more playing experience than any other player on the Memphis roster.

Now it seems that Iverson can't even stay consistent with the reasoning behind his recent leave of absence.  According to ESPN, Iverson has asked for a leave of absence from Memphis so he can tend to a  family issue.  Yahoo sports is saying that Iverson is leaving to clear his head and has been arguing with Memphis head coach Lionel Hollins about his lack of playing time. I dont want to make assumptions out of Iverson's personal life, but I can make assumptions about his professional life, and that is the guy should do everything that Hollins asks of him.

If Iverson shows the Grizzlies that he is commited to winning like he says Memphis management is, than Iverson can only increase his chances to win a championship, because it would almost be a certainty that Memphis will trade the talented, but often troubled star. Iverson, again has a fairly small contract, so it could be very easy for Memphis to move him to a contender before the trade deadline.

Its time for Iverson start attending practice more. Otherwise, this will be the second memorable meltdown that Iverson will be remembered for and will tarnish his legacy forever.