So the news is out that Allen Iverson is willing to play in the D-League in order to prove he is still capable of playing NBA caliber basketball. (And to make some money after burning through $150 million).
So in which D-League city would be end up?
We have the answer.
Under D-League guidelines, a player signs a contract with the league, and is put on waivers.
While he is on waivers, NBA D-League teams can put in claims on that player based on a waiver preference order which is established based on a number of factors. As of last night, the Springfield Armor was at the top of the waiver preference order, though that changes daily depending on transactions.
If no D-League team claims a player during his waiver period, he is placed in the available player pool and is available to any team on a first-come-first-served basis without regard to the waiver preference order.
Here is the background on Iverson’s reported comeback plans, first reported by Chris Broussard of ESPN.com: “Iverson is willing to play in the Caribbean, in South America or even in the D-League if it gives him a chance to return to the NBA. “Allen only wants to play if there’s a possibility that it leads to the NBA,” the person said, speaking on condition of anonymity. “That’s the only way he would go to one of these lower leagues. He wants to get back to the NBA and leave the game on his terms.” Iverson’s interest in returning comes as he faces some financial trouble. On Monday, a judge in Georgia garnished funds from Iverson’s bank account to repay about $860,000 that he owes a jeweler, according to multiple media reports. Iverson’s representatives have reached out to several NBA teams, but none has shown interest in signing the 36-year-old. The Los Angeles Lakers‘ D-League affiliate, the Los Angeles Defenders, has contacted Iverson’s reps several times, but nothing materialized, according to the source. A top official from the Puerto Rican Basketball League has reached out to Iverson’s group, but no team has offered Iverson a contract. Iverson also has been in contact with Guaros de Lara, a Venezuelan team, but there have been no contract offers, according to the source. ”Nothing is imminent,” the source said. “The only thing that’s imminent is Allen’s desire to show people that he’s still got a lot to offer on the basketball court, even if it’s just helping young guys learn from the mistakes he made.” If Iverson doesn’t sign with a club before the Feb. 26 NBA All-Star Game, he likely will give up his quest and accept that his forced retirement is permanent, the source said.”
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