It only took three games into the 2008-2009 NBA season which resulted in a 1-2 record, but that was enough for George Karl and the Denver Nuggets to make the decision to trade superstar guard Allen Iverson to the Detroit Pistons.
When Iverson was traded from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Denver Nuggets a couple seasons ago, the combination of Carmelo Anthony and the Answer got everyone in Denver thinking NBA championship, but after only a few seasons in Denver with early playoff exits, the Nuggets believe that Iverson is no longer the Answer.
Reportedly, the Denver Nuggets have agreed in principle with the Detroit Pistons to trade Allen Iverson in exchange for point guard Chauncey Billups, power forward Antonio McDyess and center Cheikh Samb.
Once I heard this trade was about to happen, I was pretty disappointed becau
se AI is one of my favorite players and has been ever since he played with Georgetown in college, but when you look at what Chauncey Billups brings to the table, the scale definitely weighs in Denver's favor.Billups is a coaches dream possessing everything a coach would want in a point guard. He has proven he is a born leader in his time with the Pistons as he lead his team to a championship in 2004, where he was the NBA finals MVP, and 5 straight East Conference Finals appearances. Not only does Chauncey has the leadership skills that the Nuggets have been missing, but he also brings a solid defensive presence and the ability to excel in clutch situations earning the nickname Mr. Big Shot.
Not saying that Iverson will not be missed, but getting Chauncey Billups in return is definitely an improvement for the Denver Nuggets. As for Antonio McDyess, who was a Nugget for 6 years, the Nuggets will probably buyout the forward's contract and McDyess will most likely return to Detroit.
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