Quote:   Writer Stephen A. Smith cited sources that claimed the troubled Iverson would "either drink himself into oblivion or gamble his life away."
 
It took courage for the writer to make his statements. If Iverson's life is falling apart....tough love is what he will need. I listened to the audio and I feel the writer is very sincere...it is in his voice. We all fall short at times throughout our lives. Iverson do not have to feel ashamed. I personally know from experience that when one is in trouble; one feels no one knows; that it is hidden. But, everyone knows!  It takes one(1) person to step up to the plate as S. Smith has done and beg that person to please get help. I admire someone who gives a darn.