Then, as it usually does around here, his play was no longer the sole focus, but his personality as well. To this day, when people tell me "Iggy sucks," the fact that he is, you know, on the Olympic team doesn't even seem to faze them. So for years, people in Philadelphia did not like Andre Iguodala based on who they thought he should be, a scorer and a superstar, rather than appreciating him for what he is, a top level defender, a very good passer, an elite athlete and a good offensive player. That was a mistake for the team, for him, and for us. They slid Iguodala into the same public role that Iverson had, which gave most fans, and maybe even Iguodala himself, the perception that he should have the same role on the court. The Sixers lost their big star, and needed a new one. Iguoldala was drafted ninth overall by the Sixers, and when Allen Iverson was traded, became the face of the organization. It's closer to 50/50 than it was three years ago, but still not quite there. It's also to suggest that there is a split down the middle of those who love and hate him, which I don't think there was. To call Philadelphia's opinion on Andre Iguodala "polarized" is improperly define polarity. It also helped that the two are genuinely nice people.Īnyway, it worked, we went, and it turns it out (pending the trade being official) it was the last game for both players. So going to game after game, and hearing people belt Iguodala and Brand with "you're overpaid!" taunts, made those guys two of her favorite players. Happ instead of Hamels, that sort of thing. She's always had a propensity to have favorite players that were different from everyone else's favorite players. She's gone through that with the Phillies already (most upset by Feliz and Happ for some reason but whatever), and doesn't like it one bit. I got that panicky, sad face she makes when I remind her that sometimes favorite players get traded. "This could be the very last time we ever see Elton and Andre in a Sixers uniform," is what I told her. I didn't think I could get the job done with normal ammunition, so I went with the big guns. Still, spending all that time and money to go see a game we could watch on television was going to take some work. Valerie, who is my girlfriend of nearly three years, is a Sixers fan, and a big one at that. Game 7 or not, that's no easy task, but that's what my mission was this past May.
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – You know what's a hard sell? Asking your girlfriend to spend 13 hours in a car on Memorial Day weekend to drive to Boston to see a basketball game.
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