Le Basketbawl

Once upon a time there were two teammates playing on a club that after a run of good times had hit the skids.  The once dominant team just squeezed into the playoffs and then lost in a first round sweep. The two teammates both became free agents at the end of the season and both went out to seek their fame and fortune.

Neither player had the best of reputations in the NBA as they had created many problems in the past. The first player signed a mid-level exception contract with a team that could help him get a Championship next season. The second player is rumored to be possibly going to sign a one year deal with the Los Angeles Clippers. Guess which one of these players New York Vinnie respects?

Of course the first player that Vinnie was referring to in his little fable is Rasheed Wallace who signed a deal last week to play with the Boston Celtics. As much as it pains New York Vinnie to write this the Frickin Celtics might have locked up next year’s NBA Larry O’Brien Trophy with the signing of Wallace. Rasheed said this was all about winning a ring and New York Vinnie believes him.

The second player is Allen Iverson who according to reports out of the Associated Press is considering signing a one year deal with the Los Angeles Clippers. Yes you are reading correctly the Los Angeles Clippers! According to the reports the veteran would sign a one year deal with the Clippers in order to showcase his talents and get a big payday next season. In other words this would be all about the Benjamins!

So A.I. is that what it has come down to you My Man? Being a gunner on a bad team like Ricky Frickin Davis?  See New York Vinnie expected to see that kinda guy with the Clippers he has always been just about himself. But Vinnie never felt that way about you A.I. you had your faults but you have never been thought of as a selfish player. New York Vinnie thinks that maybe your legacy does not mean that much to you. If it does then you can not sign a deal with that team.

Allen New York Vinnie has never been a fan of yours however I have always had great respect for you. Vinnie is certain that there are many other NBA fans who feel the same way. You have been one of the great players of your generation. Are you willing to throw that reputation into the sewer because of a one year deal? If so then A.I. sign the deal and have a good year. But you will lose the respect of New York Vinnie forever!