The idea of trading away Allen Iverson had lingered in Billy King's mind for three years. After losing to the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2001 NBA Finals, he was still hopeful. However, as the team's performance became increasingly disappointing in the following two years, Billy King entertained the thought of starting over, but he continuously suppressed his inner voice.
However, during the 2006-2007 season, "It's time," Billy King vaguely told himself as he listened to his heart. "The Allen Iverson era for the 76ers is coming to an end."
———— Excerpt from the 2015 biography, "Not a Game: The Incredible Rise and Unthinkable Fall Of Allen Iverson".
Since Larry-Brown left the Philadelphia 76ers, Billy King had gained control over the team and the power to harness the chaotic force of Iverson.
