Iverson To Sixers Reunion Hardly Imminent

You know, sometimes I think stories like this get a life of their own simply because of sentimentality. That’s not to say Allen Iverson definitely isn’t returning to the Philadelphia 76ers, because I suppose it could happen. But after a couple days where it appeared a reunion was destined to happen, the chances of Iverson returning to Philadelphia are as slim as ever.

Want evidence? 76ers coach Eddie Jordan told reporters that he hasn’t even talked to anyone about about Iverson. Stephen A. Smith had previously speculated that Jordan would talk to Iverson as soon as Tuesday.

’’It’s something that’s probably more in the media than it actually is,‘’ the Sixers’ coach told reporters. ’’We’re just going about our daily operation of practicing and trying to win a game. But certainly I have not talked to anybody about Allen Iverson.’’

More evidence? Iverson is reportedly being considered, but is just one player among a group that includes Antonio Daniels, Brevin Knight and Tyronn Lue, according to the Philadelphia Daily News. Meanwhile, Yahoo’s Adrian Wojnarowski tweeted that the interest is mostly coming from Iverson’s camp, not the 76ers.

So while a reunion may indeed happen, it doesn’t seem like it’s imminent, even though it would certainly be the proper send-off for Iverson.