The buzz in the sports world, and particularly Philadelphia, is the impending return of 76ers great Allen Iverson back to the team that drafted him in 1996. Reports are that a contract has been offered for a prorated value of the veteran minimum. There has not been a buzz about the 76ers in god knows how long, but this is definitely making some noise. Iverson is 2nd all-time in 76ers career points behind Hall of Famer Hal Greer. He is also 2nd in career steals. IF Iverson does indeed sign, expect to see a large initial jump in ticket sales for a team that currently ranks 29th in the NBA in attendance, and last in the NBA in terms of the building capacity being filled. The first opportunity 76ers fans will have to see Iverson is Monday night against the Denver Nuggets. Iverson is expected to give an answer some time within the next 24-48 hours. As a lifelong 76ers fan I am keeping my fingers crossed.
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