Allen Iverson, nun in off-court brawl

Today’s Daily News contains an item in Dan Gross’ column on Sixers star Allen Iverson. Seems that Iverson, who’s quite the gambler, was overpaid by about $10,000 by the dealer after winning a hand of poker. And, after the dealer recognized his mistake, Allen refused to give the money back. A shouting match ensued. (Iverson’s spokesman said A.I. gave the money back, and he didn’t know about any argument.)

While I’m a little confused about how a sports star being a dick is still a story in this town, Iverson’s quotes are great. First he tells Gross — who talked to Alley I after the Sixers’ win last night — to kiss his ass. Then he says to his spokesman: “Tell him to write the most devilish story he can write about me. If he says I did something, just tell him all those things are true. And say I hit somebody, too, and cursed at a nun.”

Well, well, well, Mr. Iverson. Looks like you’ve finally come clean on your nun-bashing ways. And not a moment too soon! That nun you hit was going to make you pay (sources tell me). I’d still be a little careful when traveling alone, though. Nuns can attack at any moment.

Dan Gross | A.I.’s casino confrontation [DN]