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Grizzlies owner not sure of Iverson's plans
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close xMemphis owner Michael Heisley says he is not sure of what Allen Iverson's plans are, though he hopes Iverson returns to the Grizzlies soon.
Heisley granted the 10-time all-star permission Saturday for an indefinite leave to deal with a personal matter. The Commercial Appeal newspaper reported Monday that Iverson is contemplating retirement.
"I'm not in Allen's head. I don't know what he's thinking," Heisley told The Associated Press on Monday.
"I know he went back to take care of a personal problem. Whether he does something else, I don't know. I'm hoping he comes back. I think he could still play for us, somebody else, what have you. In my opinion, there's two, three years of outstanding play that could come out of Allen Iverson."
Leon Rose, Iverson's agent, did not return a message left at his office Monday.
Heisley said Iverson, 34, is struggling playing at what the guard feels is less than his previous best.
Associated Press
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