AI

When I was younger and didn't understand all the nuances of the game as I do today, I thought Iverson was going to be the best guard of his day and maybe he was, but my how his act has worn thin on me as I have gotten older and more mature. I guess that happens to some of us and some of us it never happens to. He could score with anybody and you never questioned the heart and desire he brought to the floor each night, but his actions and attitude totally diminish his greatness on 94 feet. His selfishness, refusal to be a team player, refusal to act like the veteran he is and pass on all the knowledge and experience he has to a young Memphis team who has enough talent to eventually turn that organization around. But they need guidance, they need a leader, they need a coach who can speak up for them and they don't have any of that now with the situation they are in. They need Chauncey Billups. AI is the antithesis of Billups. Why is Billups still winning? Why is he so revered around the league? Is he the best player in the league? Not by a long shot, but he is one of the most respected for not only what he does for himself but for his team, for the veterans and the young players on that Nuggets team. He is a winner. He understands that winning takes more than just you or the skill you possess. AI never learned this.