[Joe]

Originally posted by A Pennsylvania Coach

Not 40%, but Iverson shot 42% the year he won MVP. And according to http://www.basketballreference.com, Mikan was never MVP, that the award only started in the late 50s."

I was being sarcastic, but my point is, compared to other
big men (or even a lot of guards) in ANY other era, he shot a low percentage:

http://www.nba.com/history/all_time_...sFGPQuery.html

"Oh, and I don't really think Iverson can be in the discussion for best ever yet. He has to win some titles and maintain his "team-first" attitude for the rest of his career."

I agree. A true center and a Kerr or Paxson type shooter might help though. How many times does AI draw the entire defense into the paint, kick it to Snow or someone for an open three, and then they drive it right back into the teeth of the D?

"But it does bother me that many have judged him a couple of years ago and haven't looked or listened lately. He is a different guy. Coach Brown has made him understand how to use his individual talents and be a team player. Even his teammates Sunday night were saying how his shots came in the flow of the offense."

I agree.... a few more 50+ point / 15 assist (make your layups guys) playoff wins might do the trick. I doubt he'll
ever be in Jordan's class, but he should get more respect
if he can keep games like that coming.

"Mike Wilbon predicted that Iverson will lead the national team this summer in scoring and assists. I think T-Mac will outscore him, but that says a lot about the kind of player he has become. [/B]