There are a number of telling moments in the interview, including AI’s heartfelt gratitude to the city of Philadelphia and how much he loves being recognized for the effort he gave on the court. The meat, though, is when he says that he won’t use the word “retirement” and the line “I want to play basketball so bad” despite the fact that NBA teams have shown little or no interest in him. The 76ers and their fans treated Iverson like a retired hero on Wednesday, but the fact is that he’s not ready to accept that role.
