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  • “Financially Strapped” Allen Iverson Offered Substantial Amount to Play Football…

    Feb, 19 2012 | Written by ATLien

    Former NBA baller Allen Iverson owes a lot of money to a lot of people.

    Iverson bought a huge mansion in Atlanta a few years ago and has been involved in a few small squabbles around town.

    AI’s wife filed for divorce in Atlanta last year and has accused him of going on a spending spree, buying hundreds of thousands of dollars in jewelry, to empty their accounts prior to the final judgment.

    While no one knows for sure if Iverson ever got his Lamborghini out of impound, about two weeks ago a judge ordered his wages garnished to pay back the jewelry debt of more than $850,000 but errr ummm…  Iverson has no wages at the moment!

    For many of us, that would mean chillin on the sidelines until them folks come knockin’ but for Iverson that means getting another job playing basketball.

    Iverson received an offer to play in Puerto Rico a few weeks ago, and ESPN.com said Iverson might agree to spend time in the D-League if it meant a another shot at an NBA job.

    And while Baskeball is Iverson’s sport of choice, an indoor soccer league may be the answer to his prayers after extending a “substantial” offer to the NBA legend to play football!

    And by “Football” I mean “Soccer”…. :shock:

    According to a press release dated February 18, 2012, Iverson has an offer to play football soccer for a United States team:

    The Rochester Lancers, of the MISL’s top level of pro indoor soccer, today announced a contract offer to former NBA star, Allen Iverson.

    The Rochester Lancers host two remaining regular season home games to conclude their season.  The offer stands at $20,000 per game, with a bonus of $5,000 per goal scored, win bonuses, and merchandise bonuses.  There are over 12 goals scored on average per game.

    “Allen Iverson is one of the premier athletes of our time,” said Rich Randall, Vice President of the Rochester Lancers.  “With his athleticism and competitive hunger, I think he can be a great fit with our team and fans as we make an important playoff push, while also driving interest to an exciting, growing sport.”

    If accepted, the Lancers have also offered to host his friends and family through the duration of his stay.  With the per-game pay and bonuses, this offer will come close to the offer (per game) set by Turkish basketball team, Besiktas and ultimately keeping him the United States.

    The Rochester Lancers are a franchise of the Major Indoor Soccer League, the highest level of professional indoor soccer.  Lancers games are played at the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, NY.  The Lancers name derives from the original NASL Lancers team that played host to players such as Pele, Franz Beckenbauer, George Best and Carlos Metidieri.

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    16 Comments

    • Tamara PShontel Tims via Facebook says:
      February 20, 2012 at 12:30 am

      I thought they offered him an amount to play soccer….which one is it???

      Reply
    • Lex Garraway via Facebook says:
      February 20, 2012 at 12:35 am

      It’s Blk Folks Doing A Tease…Please Forgive Them…

      Reply
    • Amy Burlingame via Facebook says:
      February 20, 2012 at 12:37 am

      Man I love Allen Iverson and if this is going to bring him back to his fans old n new…. BRING IT ON!!!!!

      Reply
    • Amy Burlingame via Facebook says:
      February 20, 2012 at 12:37 am

      Football is Soccer

      Reply
    • Sean Pegross via Facebook says:
      February 20, 2012 at 12:40 am

      Yeah, not overhere it ain’t.

      Reply
    • Remy So Priceless Blue via Facebook says:
      February 20, 2012 at 12:43 am

      If he unemployed then he should take the deal.

      Reply
    • Lex Garraway via Facebook says:
      February 20, 2012 at 1:02 am

      He can play real football as well…

      Reply
    • Keisa Foster via Facebook says:
      February 20, 2012 at 1:10 am

      I know I’ll probably get a lot of flack for what I’m going to say, and I don’t want to sound heartless, but I don’t feel sorry for him. I’m sorry but you have people losing jobs, homes, and can’t afford to keep food on the table, and these athletes, singers, actors, and actresses makes millions of dollars, and squanders it on jewlery, cars, and big houses. As much money as A.I. has made over the years there’s no reason he should be broke!! Maybe they need to look to Magic Johnson as an example cause he’s been retired for years & you’ve never read anything about him being financial strapped. His net worth was estimated at 500 million as of Sept of 2009 & he donates 1.1 million of his money to AIDS research. #IJS

      Reply
    • Cazz Abernathy via Facebook says:
      February 20, 2012 at 1:53 am

      Bubba Chuck is good at Football…

      Reply
    • Gwendolyn Gwendella Johnson via Facebook says:
      February 20, 2012 at 2:41 am

      Does he know how to play. You gotta do what you must. Best wishes I wish they’d invest or save it’s hard to feel sorry.

      Reply
    • NewMeKnowYou says:
      February 20, 2012 at 7:42 am

      Jewelry, really?. That’s what nigga thinking does to people.

      Reply
    • Camille Williams via Facebook says:
      February 20, 2012 at 8:22 am

      He played football as well as basketball folks he will always be the king of the crossover

      Reply
    • Kathrina Knowsmyworth Hall via Facebook says:
      February 20, 2012 at 8:49 am

      I agree w/you Kesia; he should’ve been saving!!

      Reply
    • ChiTownDiva says:
      February 20, 2012 at 9:23 am

      I agree 100% with Keisa! From your lips to God’s ears. That ninja was blessed with a gift and with that gift came riches and fame. He squandered the benefits of that gifts on isht he can’t do nothing with. What’s the point of being iced out when your Lambo is repoed?? You can tell the athletes who came skraight from the hood…..Pacman Jones, Latrell Sprewell, Plaxico Burress, Antoine Walker…etc. They came into the game broke and they leaving the game broke. No sympathy! Nope, none at all!!

      Reply
    • GG says:
      February 20, 2012 at 12:22 pm

      oK, he’s being offered $$ to play "Soccer" not American Football. So, I’m having this spirited discussion w/ hubby & he says u can’t learn "soccer" at that age. I beg to differ. I think if he’s been training hard he just might could do it. Take the deal Iverson!! Good luck. Spend wisely next time.

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    • GG says:
      February 20, 2012 at 12:23 pm

      oK, he’s being offered $$ to play "Soccer" not American Football. So, I’m having this spirited discussion w/ hubby & he says u can’t learn "soccer" at that age, because of the skills & dexterity required (just like hitting a baseball). I beg to differ. I think if he’s been training hard he just might could do it. Take the deal Iverson!! Good luck. Spend wisely next time.

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