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[Breaking News] Iverson cuts off his braids

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  1. countingcrow

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    My reaction, after the jump.

    Today Allen Iverson showed up to the Eastern Conference All-Star practice with a new look. After 12-plus years with his trademark cornrow hair style, A.I. decided to trim them off. This is a big story because, when you think cornrows, the first thing that usually comes to mind is Allen Iverson. He basically started the trend in the NBA and still stuck with them even after many players cut theirs off. Just google "Allen Iverson Braids" or "Allen Iverson Cornrows" and you'll know what I am talking about.

    This is also big because Iverson was often adamant that he had no plans to ever trim his trademark 'rows. Slam Online's Lang Whitaker reported via Twitter that A.I. plans on sending this trimmed hair to his mother as keepsake. The times, they are a-changin'. The next thing you know, A.I. will be headed to laser-remove his tattoos.

    http://nba.fanhouse.com/2009/02/14/allen-iverson-cuts-off-his-trademark-braids/
     
    #1 countingcrow, Feb 15, 2009
  2. countingcrow

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    First Carmelo, now Iverson who in my mind was the originator of the cornrow fad in the NBA.

    Who's next?
     
    #2 countingcrow, Feb 15, 2009
  3. RudyTBag

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    He looks better without them imo....


    Keep the tats though answer.
     
    #3 RudyTBag, Feb 15, 2009
  4. StaticC4

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    No Carmelo cut his off as apart of a bet I think.
     
    #4 StaticC4, Feb 15, 2009
  5. Microfridge

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    I was going to say that Moochie should shave his head if he were still in the league, then I remembered that he actually did.

    I don't even know who else has corn rows in the NBA. Kwame Brown?
     
    #5 Microfridge, Feb 15, 2009
  6. wreck

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    i think we all know that was a publicity/ marketing stunt for ea sports.
     
    #6 wreck, Feb 15, 2009
  7. countingcrow

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    I'm pretty sure that Darius Miles still has them. He's had them for as long as I can remember him.
     
    #7 countingcrow, Feb 15, 2009
  8. Obito

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    This...is...breaking knews....

    What's next? Rip takes off his mask :eek:
     
    #8 Obito, Feb 15, 2009
  9. Tsquare

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    If i'm not wrong, he didn't have briads when he first came into the league. if you dont believe me then go look it up yourself cause im too lazy too. ;)
     
    #9 Tsquare, Feb 15, 2009
  10. CharlieMurphy

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    The thread title got cut out from the index and I mistakenly thought that it said "[Breaking News] Iverson cuts his wrists."
     
    #10 CharlieMurphy, Feb 15, 2009
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    Whoopi
     
    #11 topfive, Feb 15, 2009
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    ouchie
     
    #12 roksoer, Feb 15, 2009
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    I kinda had a feeling he was gonna cut them sometime
     
    #13 Tsquare, Feb 15, 2009
  14. lalala902102001

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    Wow this is *the* news of this year's all-star game.
     
    #14 lalala902102001, Feb 15, 2009
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    I'm sure David Stern is happy, though.
     
    #15 pmac, Feb 15, 2009
  16. Shaud

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    Nope Darius Miles cut his.

    Also Ricky Davis cut his at the beginning of the year.

    Shaun Livingston cut his too.
     
    #16 Shaud, Feb 15, 2009
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    Ben Wallace

    Delonte West

    Ronny Turiaf

    Eddy Curry

    Udonis Haslem

    Josh Powell?
     
    #17 AggieDentist, Feb 15, 2009
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    In order words, AI reduced weight and increased aerodynamics. Expect 1 more PPG and 0.5 APG.
     
    #18 Noob Cake, Feb 15, 2009
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    I wonder what it sounded like when his scalp let out a sigh of relief.
     
    #19 Oski2005, Feb 15, 2009
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    I thought latrell sprewell started that trend...

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    #20 DonnyMost, Feb 15, 2009
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