Sad day

It's an extremely sad day when a fan of a player wakes up to reports that he is taking a turn for the worst. Steven A Smith reports that Sixers great, Allen Iverson, is on a fast path down the wrong street. At first I did not want to believe it but then I realized how close those two guys appear to be and that most likely what he is reporting is true.

Allegedly all the gambling and all the extra curriculum stuff Iverson likes to enjoy has started to catch up with him. Smith has said that Iverson needs someone close to him that actually cares about him to step up and try to slow down this train wreck.

It's very sad because Iverson at one point in time was a top 5 player in the NBA and now finds himself becoming a spectacle/side show! But these problems appear to be bigger than just basketball. His daughter is sick (although it remains a mystery as to what's wrong with her), his wife of over 8 years (she has been with him from day 1) has left him, and the one thing he is good at (basketball) appears to not be an option.

Man this is sad! Real sad! As a fan of Iverson I could care less if he plays ball ever again. Don't get me wrong I enjoy watching him play the game but I am more concerned with his well being than his NBA career. I honestly hope someone is able to help him. Maybe his college coach can help him because he seems to of had the most impact (positive) in Iverson's life.

I have no idea what it's like to lose a wife, or to have a sick child. But I do know it's not a good thing. As a humanitarian I wish him luck and pray that he gets help. If not I fear that one of the next stories we will read about him will be one remembering his life.

Please Iverson get help!