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Weight: 165
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October 6, 2008
Allen Iverson sat out practice on Monday due to a left knee contusion though no one is overly concerned about the injury, according to the Rocky Mountain News.
Our View:Iverson will likely return to practice later in the week. Given that he played almost 42 minutes a game last season, he could certainly benefit from a reduced workload in the preseason so this really isn't anything to be concerned about.
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June 25, 2008
The Denver Nuggets traded their first round pick in Thursday's 2008 Entry Draft to Charlotte in exchange for a protected first round selection, according to the Rocky Mountain News.
Our View:The Nuggets were forced into this move because of a bulging payroll pushing $90 million which figures to be about $20 million over the luxury tax threshold in 2008.
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June 20, 2008
Allen Iverson decided not to opt out of his contract as he was able to, and instead he will remain with the Nuggets in the upcoming season, according to the Rocky Mountain News.
Our View:Iverson will make almost $21 million in the final year of his four year contract, so it's no shock to anyone that he opted to stay in Denver. Plus, he has often said he wants to end his career in the Rocky Mountains anyway.
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May 31, 2008
Reports out of Denver indicate the Nuggets are looking to sign guard Allen Iverson to a new contract extension, according to the Rocky Mountain News.
Our View:Gary Moore, personal manager for Iverson, has told the News the team has contacted Iverson's agent to discuss a multiyear contract. Iverson has a June 20th opt-out clause in his current deal and the Nuggets would like to secure his services before he gets to make that decision. We will update as news becomes available.
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April 24, 2008
The Nuggets suffered another devastating loss (107-122) and are now down 2-0 in the series, but guard Allen Iverson is doing what he can to stop the bleeding. Iverson shot 10-for-21 from the field, 1-of-6 from three-point range, and 10-of-13 from the free-throw line to score 31 points in the loss.
Our View:Iverson had just six assists on the evening, but that's not his fault, for his teammates are falling apart and struggling to support the cause. If the next two games are filled with this much from one man and this little from the others, the Nuggets will fall in four.
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April 20, 2008
Allen Iverson had 30 points before picking up two technical fouls with 2:10 remaining in the Game 1 loss to the Lakers, calling for his immediate ejection.
Our View:The Big Two (Iverson and Carmelo Anthony) did their jobs offensively, but on the defensive end of the court both players did little to help the the team objective.
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April 20, 2008
Allen Iverson continues to play with a broken right ring finger, according to the Denver Post. He had this to say about his injury, "Sometimes it feels better, sometimes it hurts worse. It's just something I'll have to deal with. Knowing what's at stake in the playoff push, that's what helped me deal with it a lot better."
Our View:Iverson is a warrior who will continue to fight through the ailment to post solid numbers in the postseason.
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April 13, 2008
Allen Iverson poured in 33 points against the Rockets on Sunday. The Answer hit 13-of-20 shots and added seven boards, seven assists, and four steals. It was Iverson's second 33-points game in the last four days.
Our View:We're edging towards an Iverson-Kobe showdown in the first round of the playoffs, which would be fun to watch.
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April 12, 2008
Allen Iverson scored 28 points on 9-for-16 shooting, but he had only two rebounds, two assists and five turnovers as the Nuggets were killed by the Jazz 124-97.
Our View:Iverson continues to do his thing which consists of a lot of scoring with solid production in most categories, and though he turned the ball over too often tonight, he is averaging 3.0 turnovers per game this season which would be a career low total.
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April 10, 2008
Allen Iverson scored 33 points in the Denver Nuggets 114-105 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. Iverson added nine assists and three rebounds in a game that all put locks up a postseason schedule for Denver.
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April 1, 2008
The Answer, aka Allen Iverson , helped his Denver Nuggets avenge last night's loss to Phoenix with a 126-120 win at the homestead this evening. Iverson shot 9-of-18 from the field and a perfect 11-of-11 from the charity stripe to score 31 points. His other stats suffered, posting just three assists and two steals, but without the surge from Iverson, the Nuggets would have fallen short and, more importantly, fallen off the pace for the 8th and final spot in the Western Conference playoffs.
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March 29, 2008
Allen Iverson suffered through a rough statistical night despite Denver’s 119-112 victory over Golden State, a win that puts the Nuggets into the 8th and final spot in the Western Conference Playoffs. Iverson went just 4-of-20 from the field, 1-of-5 from the three-point line, and 5-of-6 from the free-throw line, scoring 14 points with 8 assists, seven rebounds, and two steals. This was Iverson’s second-lowest point total in three months, and while there is little reason for concern, it is one game fantasy owners are sure to count as a frustration.
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March 27, 2008
Allen Iverson poured in 31 points in Denver's 118-105 win over Dallas on Thursday. He also notched five assists, three boards, one steal, and hit 3-of-3 from long range. He is averaging 30.2 points over his last five games.
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March 23, 2008
Allen Iverson led the Nuggets in scoring for the second straight game netting 36 points on Sunday. In the Denver 109-100 win over Toronto, Iverson added six helpers and two rebounds.
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March 21, 2008
Allen Iverson led the Nuggets with 26 points and nine assists on Friday night in their 125-114 victory over the Nets. So much for the injured finger keeping Iverson from scoring as he has gone for at least 20 points in each of the past five games. Iverson will be heavily involved the rest of the way as the Nuggets scratch and claw their way toward the 8th spot in the West.
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March 19, 2008
Allen Iverson scored a game-high 32 points in the Nuggets' 115-113 loss to the Sixers. He also chipped in eight assists, three steals, two rebounds, with only two turnovers. That was the 21st time that he reached at least 30 points this season.
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March 10, 2008
Allen Iverson, playing with a broken finger on his right hand, was able to score 28 points on Monday night. Iverson was 9-for-22 from the field, including 3-for-6 on three's, so it doesn't appear that the broken bone effected his shooting much at all. He did have only one steal, perhaps he was afraid to thrust his hand into a dangerous spot.
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March 10, 2008
Allen Iverson has a a small, non-displaced fracture near the tip of his right ring finger, this according to the AP. Despite the injury, Iverson will continue to play on as the Nuggets need everything they can get from their leader to remain in the playoff race. Monitor how this injury effects Iverson's shooting moving forward, though we doubt it will curtail his mad-bombing ways.
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March 8, 2008
Allen Iverson scored a team high 29 points in a winning effort against the Spurs. He also contributed nine assists and two boards.
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March 5, 2008
Leading the Denver Nuggets to victory, 126-113, over the Phoenix Suns, Allen Iverson scored 31 points, adding 12 assists and five rebounds, one of Iverson's best performances in a Denver uniform against one of the better teams in the West.
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February 28, 2008
Allen Iverson scored 31 points as the Nuggets set an NBA season-high with 138 points in a 138-96 victory over Seattle as seven Nuggets scored at least 12 points. Carmelo Anthony was held to just 16 points on 7-for -13 shooting. Iverson was on all night as he hit 13 of 18 shots in a startingly efficient night for the mad bomber.
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February 25, 2008
Allen Iverson scored a game-high 28 points on Monday night but it wasn't enough as the Nuggets fell 98-93 to the Pistons. Iverson was 12-for-13 from the line, but as usual he shooting from the field was less than ideal as he made just 7 of 19 shots. Iverson has scored at least 20 points in 14 of his last 16 games so you know he will take just as many shots as he needs to "get his."
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February 11, 2008
Allen Iverson scored 25 points and recorded 13 assists in a blowout Sunday win at Cleveland. The double-double is his fifth in the last six games.
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