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Iverson fueled Sixers’ run to Finals in ’01 **Though Philadelphia fell to Lakers, he provided impetus for a memorable season. **2000 – 2009 THE DECADE **DARK DAYS AND BRIGHT MOMENTS **NO. 5 REGIONAL STORY

Allen Iverson was the Philadelphia 76ers’ version of Lil Wayne during the 2000-2001 NBA season, using his crossover dribble and fearless drives to make the Wachovia Center rock like a hip-hop concert. Fans jammed the arena while Iverson and the Sixers rolled on the court,…

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Iverson gets a hero’s welcome **Fans pack Wachovia Center for star’s return, but Sixers can’t break losing streak.

Allen Iverson had one classic shot that was reminiscent of his glorious past with the Sixers, a stop, crossover and pop with 2.8 seconds left in the first half Monday night. He had one classic assist, a feed to Samuel Dalembert for an alley-oop dunk that he set up off a baseline…

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Signing Iverson a smart move

Allen Iverson returned to the Sixers on Wednesday, the team he deserves to eventually retire from, right before his No. 3 jersey is retired. He’s back where chapter upon chapter of his great shots, drives, hard falls and unyielding fight were scripted over 10 memorable seasons.…

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Flight Night was alright **Practicing at home in front of 31,786 fans benefits players, Eagles Youth Partnership.

Remember Allen Iverson’s famous practice quote from 2002? “We’re talking about practice,” the former Philadelphia Sixers’ guard said in response to being criticized by then-coach Larry Brown about his practice habits after the Sixers’ were eliminated in the first-round of the…

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Gray waits while other big guys are picked ** The Emmaus High and University of Pittsburgh product is not one of the first 44 players taken.

Aaron Gray waited while Ohio State’s Greg Oden, Florida’s Joakim Noah, China’s Yi Jianlian and four other 7 footers were drafted into the NBA in the first and second rounds Thursday night. Gray, a 7-2 center from Emmaus High and the University of Pittsburgh, had been projected…

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Gray’s agent tempering expectations ** He and his client are OK with being drafted in the second round. ** 2007 NBA Draft – 7 tonight – ESPN

Aaron Gray is on board with draft analysts, who are predicting Ohio State’s Greg Oden and Texas’ Kevin Durant to go No. 1 and 2 in tonight’s NBA draft. “They can play basketball and they will be great,” Gray said. “They will be the No. 1 and 2 picks in the draft, let’s face it.”…

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Lighter and taller Gray touring the country ** His latest stop was at the Sixers’ practice facility, where the Emmaus High grad showed off his 3-point form.

Aaron Gray didn’t attempt a 3-point field goal in his college career at the University of Pittsburgh, except in practice. But he seemed comfortable shooting from beyond the arc in a four-player workout before Philadelphia 76ers’ assistant coaches Thursday in the team’s practice…

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Remaining loyal to Lafayette ** With Fran Dunphy headed to Temple, a job opens at Penn. Fran O’Hanlon says he likely won’t fill it. ‘

Breathe easy, Lafayette. Fran O’Hanlon won’t be cleaning out his office anytime soon — not even for the temptation to return to Philadelphia. O’Hanlon said Monday that he’s happy as Lafayette’s men’s basketball coach and not a candidate for the vacant job at the University of…

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Dawkins and Jenkins: Educate to elevate ** Neither famous athlete went to college, but both say it’s important to others’ success.

Baseball Hall of Famer Fergie Jenkins, a former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher, and former Philadelphia 76ers center Darryl Dawkins both went straight from high school to their respective professional leagues. Neither got to experience college, something both men said Thursday…

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ValleyDawgs fighting for hearts and minds of Valley ** A crowd of about 150 is on hand for a 111-106 loss to Westchester.

The United States Basketball League has paid its rent at Dieruff High through seven games, guaranteeing that the Pennsylvania ValleyDawgs will have a home gymnasium until at least late May. That may be good news for more than just the defending ValleyDawgs, who are being funded…

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