Iverson is once again with the 76ers.

Having retired while probably still looking for a team to give him another shot this 2009 NBA basketball season, we knew Iverson was THIS CLOSE from having a reunion with the Philadelphia 76ers, the same franchise that he had a bitter parting with back in 2006.

So why was Allen Iverson even considering to return to Philly? Apparently, the 76ers is the only team in the league still willing to have a nutcase like Iverson. And since the team is pretty much in need of anything that can salvage their season, signing a diva like Iverson won’t hurt them that much.

The Philadelphia 76ers are in desperate need of a guard anyway after point guard Lou Williams broke his jaw and since their former franchise player is looking for a team while pretending to stay retired, I am not surprised to see the Sixers and the disgruntled A.I. kiss and make up.

Besides, this team is having one of the worst seasons of their franchise, add that with the low ticket sales and you have a team looking desperately for that jolt of electricity. Getting Iverson back to the fold won’t help them to win a couple of games but at least it will generate enough hype to bring some asses back to their seats.

”We met with free agent Allen Iverson in Dallas for the first formal discussion regarding a possible return to the Philadelphia 76ers,” 76ers general manager Ed Stefanski said in a statement.

”The meeting covered a variety of topics, all of which we would prefer to keep between the team and Allen.”

”We want to thank Allen, Leon and Gary for taking the time to meet with us.”

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