Allen Iverson comes to Detroit for a possible championship run.NBAE/Getty Images
The rumored trade has been confirmed. Just yesterday, Joe Dumars has finally pulled the trigger and has completed the four-player trade between the Pistons and Nuggets. Both teams will now have added scoring depth in the likes of Allen Iverson and Chauncey Billups. Mr. Dumars is definitely a happy man in acquiring The Answer to the Pistons lineup.
"We are pleased to welcome Allen Iverson to the Pistons organization," said Joe Dumars, Pistons President of Basketball Operations. "Allen has proven he is one of the elite players in the league and we like what he adds to our roster at the guard position. We appreciate everything that Chauncey Billups, Antonio McDyess and Cheikh Samb brought to the organization during their time here in Detroit and we certainly wish them all the best."
With Iverson in the Pistons roster, Rip Hamilton will possibly make the role of the 6th man paving the way for point guard Rodney Stuckey and Tayshaun Prince as permanent starters. The Pistons will now have more scoring depth in Hamilton coming off the bench. The starting five will now consist of: Rodney Stuckey and Allen Iverson in the backcourt, Tayshaun Prince, Rasheed Wallace and Jason Maxiell in the frontcourt.
Allen Iverson now has the opportunity to make another run for the NBA Championship.
Chauncey Billups on the other hand will back home to Denver along with Antonio Mcdyess to provide some championship experience and leadership for the Nuggets. The trade has beefed up the Nuggets' point guard and power forward spots respectively. It's something the team lacked in terms of rebounding since the departure of Marcus Camby, now with the LA Clippers and Eduardo Najera to the New Jersey Nets.
Recently, forward Juwan Howard was waived by the Nuggets which clearly makes way for Antonio McDyess in a starting role at the power forward spot. Essentially, the Nuggets have added scoring at the four-spot not just in rebounding. Nene can now play in his natural position at center in having McDyess at power forward.
Chauncey Billups comes home to Denver. NBAE/Getty Images
The Nuggets now have the lineup of: Billups (PG), Smith (SG), Martin (SF), McDyess (PF) and Nene (C). It will be interesting to see if C-Bills can gel with JR Smith in the Backcourt. At least Smith won't have to handle the ball all that much with Billups running the point.
Both the Nuggets and Pistons got value in this Blockbuster trade. As reported earlier in the offseason, Iverson was already in the trade rumors long before, so it's no surprise to see AI in a new team. What's quite daunting is that Billups' name was hardly mentioned (or at least some
Recently, forward Juwan Howard was waived by the Nuggets which clearly makes way for Antonio McDyess in a starting role at the power forward spot. Essentially, the Nuggets have added scoring at the four-spot not just in rebounding. Nene can now play in his natural position at center in having McDyess at power forward.
Chauncey Billups comes home to Denver. NBAE/Getty ImagesThe Nuggets now have the lineup of: Billups (PG), Smith (SG), Martin (SF), McDyess (PF) and Nene (C). It will be interesting to see if C-Bills can gel with JR Smith in the Backcourt. At least Smith won't have to handle the ball all that much with Billups running the point.
Both the Nuggets and Pistons got value in this Blockbuster trade. As reported earlier in the offseason, Iverson was already in the trade rumors long before, so it's no surprise to see AI in a new team. What's quite daunting is that Billups' name was hardly mentioned (or at least some
would think otherwise) in the NBA rumor mill. A new beginning for AI and Mr. Big Shot playing for new teams. Expect more big trades like this to come during the season. For now, the Nuggets and Pistons are now the teams to watch because of the trade.
Jersey sales will be higher than usual once the Pistons Iverson jersey comes out in the market. All is well in the Motor City and the Mile High state.
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