Allen Iverson Un-Retires... RETURNS Home To The Philadelphia 76ers!

by **J The Kidd** Thu Dec 03, 2009 10:17 pm

Allen Iverson's short-lived retirement from the NBA didn't last, as most expected, because he's returning to his original team in the Phildelphia 76ers.

The team announced that they've agreed to terms with the free agent on Wednesday (December 2), but did not disclose details about the contract.

Iverson will be making his debut with the 76ers this season on Monday (December 7) against the Denver Nuggets.

The 34-year-old NBA veteran was signed after the team's starting point guard, Lou Williams, broke his jaw against the Washington Wizards late last month.

"In light of the recent injury to Lou Williams, which will sideline him for close to eight weeks, we felt that Allen was the best available free agent guard to help us at this time," Sixers President Ed Stefanski said in a statement.

Iverson signed with the Memphis Grizzles in September, but parted ways with the team after just three games, where he served as a role player off the bench.

The team waived him in mid-November. Shortly after, he announced his retirement, but also said he still had the desire to play.

During his early years in the NBA, where Philly was his home, he earned Rookie of the Year honors, and helped guide then to the NBA Finals in 2001, the same season he was named the league's MVP.

In 10 seasons with the club, Iverson posted the highest scoring averaging in team history with 28.1 ppg, and the team record for 3-pointers with 877. He ranks second in all-time scoring for the Sixers with 19,583.

Despite his greatness during his time with Philly, Iverson was finally released after refusing to play the fourth quarter of a game against the Chicago Bulls in December 2006. He was later traded to Denver.

Now, he's back with the team where it all started, but they're not doing so well this season. The Sixers are currently on a seven-game losing streak heading into tonight's game.

Can Iverson turn their luck around?