Allen Iverson, the #1 overall pick in the 1996 NBA draft, and the 76ers franchise player for over a decade, has been traded to the Denver Nuggets for Andre Miller, Joe Smith, and two first round draft picks. Although Iverson is known for his huge heart and toughness on the hardwood, he has also had a very rocky career. Several arrests and disagreements with coaches have made him headlines in the past. Throughout all his troubles however, he still managed to win four NBA scoring titles and appear in the all-star game seven times. He also lead the USA Olympic basketball team to a bronze metal in 2004.

Iverson now takes his legacy to Mile High City. Although he is a step slower than he was earlier in his career, he is still a very lethal scorer and can break ankles at will. What Iverson needs to realize however is that he is no longer the first option for his new team. That honor goes to Carmelo Anthony the NBA’s current scoring leader. Anthony however has been suspended for fifteen games for a recent brawl he was involved in with the New York Knicks, so Iverson may enter into his familiar role as the primary scorer until Melo’s return sometime mid-January.

Personally, I think this was a great move by Denver and a terrible move by the Sixers. The Nuggets added to their arsenal another scorer who will take the load of Melo and is capable of passing the ball as well as creating his own shot. They also kept their core group of players and in return received a future hall of famer.

The sixers on the other hand received a good point guard in Andre Miller and a underachieving injury ridden Joe Smith. They also received two first round draft picks, but the draft never guarantees anything.

In the past Philly has traded NBA superstars Charles Barkley and Wilt Chamberlain which both placed Philly at the losing end of the stick. It looks like they may be headed back to the lottery yet again with this lopsided trade. I really believe that the Sixers should have held out and waited out for a better deal.

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