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Ed Snider Interview on ESPN about Allen Iverson

How did you feel when you heard that Allen Iverson wants to be traded?

"I was disappointed, at the very least, but I think that every player has the right to say what he wants. Allen has decided that's what he wants."

What has Allen Iverson meant to this city and this organization?

"Allen Iverson is a great, great basketball player and he's done a tremendous amount of good things for our organization, and whatever happens we wish him well."

Have you spoken to Allen today?

"No."

What will you say to him when you do talk to him?

"I will wish him a lot of luck."

How involved in the process of accomodating his request will you be?

"Very involved. Meaning that Billy King and I discuss it regularly."

How are you feeling personally tonight?

"I think it's time to move on and I wish him luck and I also hope we can do well."

Has Allen Iverson played his last game for the Philadelphia 76ers?

"Probably."

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Written by John Mbugua
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After whooping up on the Utah Jazz, Kevin Garnett, who put up 31 points and 14 rebounds, was excited about the possibility of having Allen Iverson on his squad.

“Bring it on, I love ’The Answer,”’ Garnett said Friday night. “We welcome A.I. with open arms. Where’s Kevin McHale?”

That would be a crazy duo, maybe they could make a good playoof push together.

“Come on, boy,” Garnett said. “I can’t think of anyone who wouldn’t want to play with him.”

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Last night Sixers chairman Ed Snider did in fact say, "We’re going to trade him."

Snider went on to say, "At a certain point, you have to come to grips with the fact that it’s not working. He wants out and we’re ready to accommodate him."

"I think it’s time for him to move on, for us to move on and find out where everything stands," Snider said. "I really didn’t see it coming because Allen says all the right things."

Team President Billy King would not say before the Sixers’ game against the Wizards if Iverson had really asked for a trade or if he was actively trying to trade the four-time NBA scoring champion. Snider confirmed that Iverson did ask this week to be dealt.

Coach Cheeks said Iverson wasn't going to play because he was injured, but Iverson has a different story...

"In my entire career, even the doctors haven’t been able to tell me not to play," Iverson said. "I’ve played through injury and illness. I think everyone knows how much I love being out on the court, competing and winning. That’s why it was so disheartening to be told that I couldn’t play, knowing that I was ready. It hurt even more to be told not to come at all."

Well this might be the end of the Sixers and Iverson's relationship, but Iverson added, "I appreciate that in my 11 years in Philadelphia, the fans have always stood by me, supported me, and gone to bat for me."

Stay Up Ivy.

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