Who's suffering the most from Iverson and Anthony success as teammates?

Question

In terms of minutes per game, points (...) or it might be players that were involved in the trade...

Answer 1

Nobody really. If you look at the stats, even though it's only been two games now, nothing have really changed. Sure Iverson's numbers dropped a little, but I think it was his goal in being trade. I mean, not sure he still wanted to be the man supporting a whole team in terms of points.

As for the 76ers, I don't think they've been suffering that much from the trade. Just look at their record. With Iverson, the sixers are 5-18 (.208) and without him, they're 7-11 (.389)... See, in les games, they've won more games!

And, if I may add, Iguadala has a way better chance at really showing off his true talent now that AI is gone.

Answer 2

I think the people suffering the most in minutes are those at the guards. Iverson never gets tired and plays all game, so all the other guards have to be rotated through the 2 spot. I don't think anyone's really suffering for points. If you look at the numbers, the other players are getting about the same point averages. Miller and Boykins also suffered from it. They really liked Denver and had a good fan base, but they were just tossed away. Boykins was traded as a result of getting A.I., and I mostly feel sorry for him. He's been bounced around the league all his career and it finally looked like he had a home in Denver and they traded him away. Miller and Boykins took it like pros though.

Answer 3

Kenyon Martin will suffer the most from it. When he was in new jersey he was the #1 option right now in denver he may be the #4 or #5 behind scores such as iverson, anthony, and jr. smith, and even nene may get shots his way. I dont think martin will be able to score more than 12 points a game and he may be a forgotten soul if he stays with denver for 2 or 3 more years on this roster.

Answer 4

Honestly, I'd say Kenyon Martin is the odd man out. Remember when the Nuggets signed him to that 6 year, $88 million contract in the summer of 04? He was supposed to be what AI is now: Carmelo's No.2 man. But now, he's stuck behind Nene, and the addition of Iverson takes away what minimum touches he had in the first place. He is essentially an obsolete figure in the Nuggets plans now. What a waste!

Answer 5

I wouldn't say anyone's suffering they both have a good understanding of each other and what to expect out of each other every night and in the end they both want to win a ring (Especially Iverson) so I think they're both going to make a little bit of Sacrifices on some nights but it's all for the greater cause, Iverson hasn't been scoring 40-50 points every night because he doesn't have to anymore he had to do that in Philly but now he's surrounded with talent so I'd say We probably won't see A.I. dropping 50 points a night but it's because He Enjoys not having to be "The Man" on the team anymore, he feels that this is Melo's team and he's just riding shotgun with him, This team has the potential to Possibly make it to the Finals.

Answer 6

Me during my morning sportscenter time, that's who! This is an NBA side story that really isn't going to matter much in the grand scheme of things. Eventually they are going to get sick of each other, start some kind of disagreement, and that will be the end of the Nuggets. Both players are like gunpowder waiting to go off. Look how Carmelo sucker punched the Knicks for crying out loud! Sure things seem great now, but wait til the honeymoon is over and you'll see what the new Nuggets REALLY look like...

Answer 7

Philadelphia is the biggest loser. Maybe they should of asked for some other players.

Answer 8

The naysayers

Answer 9

The people of Denver...