PHILADELPHIA — Allen Iverson is taking a pass on the D-League.
PHILADELPHIA — Allen Iverson is taking a pass on the D-League.
Iverson, the 2001 NBA MVP, has turned down an opportunity to return to basketball with the Dallas Mavericks’ Development League affiliate.
He posted a series of tweets on Tuesday explaining his decision to decline an offer from Texas Legends’ co-owner Donnie Nelson to join the team.
“I thank Donnie and Dallas for the consideration,” Iverson wrote, “And while I think the D-League is a great opportunity, it is not the route for me.”
Gary Moore, Iverson’s manager, confirmed the decision with The Associated Press. Iverson was not available for an interview.
Moore was in Philadelphia visiting with Sixers owner Josh Harris and CEO Adam Aron about reconnecting Iverson with the 76ers.