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Allen Iverson
Iverson during a 2008 game against the Washington Wizards
No. 3 – Memphis Grizzlies
PositionPoint guard, Shooting guard
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (1975-06-07) June 7, 1975 (age 49)
Hampton, Virginia
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
CollegeGeorgetown
NBA draft1996: 1st overall
Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
Playing career1996–present
Career highlights and awards
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at NBA.com
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at Basketball-Reference.com

Allen Ezail Iverson (born June 7, 1975, in Hampton, Virginia[1]) is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Memphis Grizzlies.

Iverson was selected with the number one pick in the 1996 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. He was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 1996–97 season. Iverson is a ten-time NBA All-Star which includes winning the All-Star MVP award in 2001 and 2005.

Winning the NBA Scoring Title during the 1998-99, 2000-01, 2001-02 and 2004-05 seasons, Iverson has become one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history, despite his small (6'0") stature, with a career scoring average of 27.1 points per game, being fifth all-time. Iverson was also the NBA Most Valuable Player Award 2000–01 season and led his team to the NBA Finals that post-season.

Early life

As a high school junior, Iverson played quarterback for the Bethel High School football team,[2] leading the team to the state championship.[3]

On February 14, 1993, Iverson and several of his friends became involved in an altercation with a group of white teenagers at the Circle Lanes bowling alley in Hampton, Virginia. Iverson's crowd was raucous and had to be asked to quiet down several times, and eventually a shouting duel began with another group of youths. Shortly thereafter, a huge fight erupted, pitting the white crowd against the blacks. During the fight, Iverson allegedly struck a woman in the head with a chair. He, along with three of his friends who are also African-American, were the only people arrested. Iverson, who was 17 at the time, was convicted as an adult of the felony charge of maiming by mob, a rarely used Virginia statute that was designed to combat lynching.[4] Iverson and his supporters maintained his innocence, claiming that he left the alley as soon as the trouble began. Iverson said, "For me to be in a bowling alley where everybody in the whole place know who I am and be crackin' people upside the head with chairs and think nothin' gonna happen? That's crazy! And what kind of a man would I be to hit a girl in the head with a damn chair? I rather have em' say I hit a man with a chair, not no damn woman."[5]

After Iverson spent four months at Newport News City Farm, a correctional facility in Newport News, Virginia, he was granted clemency by Virginia Governor Douglas Wilder, and the Virginia Court of Appeals overturned the conviction in 1995 for insufficient evidence.[5]

College basketball

In spring 1994, Georgetown basketball coach John Thompson visited Iverson at Hampton's Bethel High School.

Iverson said of Thompson, "Coach was like a father figure to me, right off hand...it just clicked... Ninety percent of having a relationship with him is things that occur off-court. He helped me through last year. I didn't want to come here and just do anything. Any problems that I have, I can go to him and he'll sit down and listen. It is a lot more than player-coach between us. I don't think I could have made it through last year without him."[This quote needs a citation] Thompson said of Iverson, "He did all I expected him to do last year. When he didn't, we sat down and talked."[This quote needs a citation]

At Georgetown, Iverson won two Big East Defensive Player of the Year awards, All Rookie Tournament 1st Team, and a gold medal for his win at the World University Games in Japan in 1995. Iverson led all USA players in scoring and assists, averaging 16.7 points per game and 6.1 assists per game. He ended his college career as the Hoyas' all-time leader in career scoring average, at 23.0 ppg.[6]

Iverson was the first of just two basketball players, Victor Page being the other, to leave Georgetown early for the NBA under Thompson.

NBA career

Philadelphia 76ers

Franchise Player (1996–00)

After two seasons at Georgetown, Iverson was selected first overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1996 NBA Draft. He played with the Sixers for 10 years. During his tenure he was Rookie of the Year, League MVP, 2x All-Star MVP, and led the league in scoring for four years. After his rookie season, during which he led the 76ers in points, assists and minutes, Iverson was named the 1996 NBA Rookie of the Year and was a member of the NBA All-Rookie First Team.[7]

After the 1998–1999 season, during which he averaged 26.8 points and earned his first scoring title, Iverson made his first trip to the playoffs. He started all ten playoff games and averaged 44.4 minutes per game despite being hampered by a number of nagging injuries. Iverson led the Sixers to an upset over the Orlando Magic, before losing to the Indiana Pacers in the second round.

Prior to the next season, Iverson signed a six-year, $70 million contract extension.[8] That year, Iverson averaged 28.4 points and again led the 76ers into the playoffs. In the process, Iverson was selected to the Eastern Conference All Star team for the first time of what would be 9 straight appearances. In the playoffs, Iverson averaged 26.2 points, 4.8 assists, 4 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game, with a high of 40 points in the first round opener at Charlotte on April 22, 2000. Philadelphia advanced past Charlotte, but was eliminated again by Indiana in the second round. That season, he was the only player other than Shaquille O'Neal to receive a NBA Most Valuable Player vote, and he was named to his first All NBA first team.

MVP season (2000–01)

In the 2000 off-season, the 76ers actively tried to trade Iverson, and had agreed to terms with the Detroit Pistons before Matt Geiger, who was included in the deal, refused to forfeit his $5 million trade kicker.[9]

That season, Iverson led his team to wins in the first ten games of the season, and was named starter at the 2001 NBA All-Star Game, where he won the game MVP. The Sixers also posted a 56–26 record, the best in the Eastern Conference that season. He also averaged a then-career high 31.1 points, winning his second NBA scoring title in the process. Iverson won the NBA steals title at 2.5 a game. Iverson was named NBA Most Valuable Player, and named to the All NBA First team for his accomplishments.

In the playoffs, Iverson and the Sixers defeated the Indiana Pacers in the first round, before meeting Vince Carter-led Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Semifinals. The series went the full seven games. In the next round, the Sixers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks, also in seven games, to advance to the 2001 NBA Finals against the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers.

Iverson led the Sixers to their first finals since their 1983 championship. In game one of the 2001 NBA Finals, Iverson scored a playoff high 48 points and beat the heavily favored Lakers 107–101. In the game he notably stepped over Tyronn Lue after hitting a crucial shot.[10] Iverson would go on to score 23, 35, 35, 37 in games 2–5, all losing efforts though the Sixers were not swept like many predicted. Iverson enjoyed his most successful season as an individual and as a member of the Sixers during the 2000–01 NBA season. In the 2001–02 season, the Sixers failed to repeat their success. Iverson and others struggled with injury, and despite averaging a league high 31.4 points per game. The Sixers fell to the sixth seed in the 2002 Playoffs, where they fell to the Boston Celtics in the first round.

Relationship with Larry Brown

For most of the early portion of Iverson's career, his head coach with the Sixers was Larry Brown. Iverson often praised Brown, saying that he would not have achieved so much in the sport without Brown's guidance.[need quotation to verify] The two frequently clashed, including after the 76ers were defeated in the first round of the 2002 NBA Playoffs, when Brown criticized Iverson for missing team practices and Iverson responded by saying, "We're sitting here, and I'm supposed to be the franchise player, and we're talking about practice,"[11] and went on a rant that included the word "practice" 25 times.[12]

In the 2002–2003 season, Iverson once again put up stellar scoring numbers 27.6, was named an NBA All Star, and led the Sixers to the playoffs. This time they were eliminated by the Detroit Pistons, in the second round after a 6-game series. Brown left the 76ers in 2003, following the playoff loss. After his departure from the 76ers, both he and Iverson indicated that the two were on good terms and genuinely fond of one another.[need quotation to verify] Iverson later reunited with Brown when Iverson became a member and co-captain of the 2004 United States Olympic men's basketball team.

Fallout with Sixers

The 2005–06 NBA season would be the last full season for Iverson in a Sixers uniform. He averaged a career high 33.7 points per game, but the Sixers missed the playoffs for the second time in three years. He had also began to clash with coach Jim O'Brien, and O'Brien was fired after the season.

On April 18, 2006 Iverson and Chris Webber arrived late to the Sixers' fan appreciation night and home game finale. Players are expected to report 90 minutes before game time, but both Iverson and Webber arrived around tipoff. Coach Maurice Cheeks notified the media that neither would be playing and general manager Billy King announced that Iverson and Webber would be fined.[13] During the 2006 off-season, trade rumors had Iverson going to Denver, Atlanta, or Boston. None of the deals were completed. Iverson had made it clear that he would like to stay a Sixer.[14]

On November 29, 2006 following a conflict at practice, Iverson stormed out of the gymnasium. That same evening, Iverson missed a corporate sponsor night at Lucky Strike Lanes in Philadelphia. All the 76ers besides Iverson attended this mandatory event. Iverson was fined an undisclosed amount by the 76ers. Iverson claimed he overslept after taking medication for pain related to having two abscessed teeth pulled but it was reported that Iverson told teammates earlier in the day he planned to blow off the event and was simply going to take the fine.[15]

On December 8, 2006 Iverson reportedly demanded a trade from the Sixers (although he would deny that).[16] As a result of the demand and missing practice prior to a matchup against the Washington Wizards, Iverson was told not to play nor attend any further games. During that game, which was televised nationally on ESPN, Sixers Chairman Ed Snider confirmed the trade rumors by stating "We're going to trade him. At a certain point, you have to come to grips with the fact that it's not working. He wants out and we're ready to accommodate him."[17]

Denver Nuggets

Allen Iverson during his tenure with the Nuggets

On December 19, 2006, the Philadelphia 76ers sent Iverson and forward Ivan McFarlin to the Denver Nuggets for Andre Miller, Joe Smith, and two first-round picks in the 2007 NBA Draft. At the time of the trade, Iverson was the NBA's number two leading scorer with teammate Carmelo Anthony being number one.[18]

On December 23, 2006, Iverson played his first game as a Nugget. He had 22 points and 10 assists in a losing effort to the Sacramento Kings.[19] In Iverson's first year as a Nugget they made the playoffs. They won the first game and lost the next four to the San Antonio Spurs.[20]

Iverson returned to Philadelphia on March 19, 2008 to a sell-out crowd and received a standing ovation in a 115–113 loss.[21]

Detroit Pistons

On November 3, 2008, Iverson was dealt from the Denver Nuggets to the Detroit Pistons for guard Chauncey Billups, forward Antonio McDyess and center Cheikh Samb.[22]

Iverson, who had worn a number 3 jersey his entire NBA career, switched to number 1 for the Pistons. The number 3 was being worn by Rodney Stuckey, and although Stuckey stated that he would be willing to give up the number, the NBA ruled that a change in numbers cannot take place until after the season.[23]

On April 3, 2009, it was announced by Pistons President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars that Iverson would not play the remainder of the 2008–09 season. Dumars cited Iverson's ongoing back injury as the reason for his deactivation, although two days prior Iverson stated publicly that he'd rather retire than be moved to the bench as Piston's coach Michael Curry had decided.[24]

Memphis Grizzlies

On September 10, 2009, Iverson signed a 1 year contract with the Memphis Grizzlies.[25] Iverson stated that "God chose Memphis as the place that I will continue my career," and that "I feel that they are committed to developing a winner."[26]

Career transactions

International career

Iverson was a member of the gold medal winning 1995 World University Games Team that finished 7–0 in Fukuoka, Japan. Part of a team that included future NBA stars Ray Allen, Tim Duncan, Kerry Kittles, Othella Harrington, Austin Croshere and others. Iverson led the USA in scoring, assists and steals averaging 16.7 points, 6.1 assists and 2.9 steals a game, while shooting 56.0 percent from the field overall and 37.5 percent from beyond the 3-point line.

On being selected to playing for USA Basketball in 2003, Iverson said,"It's a great feeling to be able to represent the USA. It's an honor. It's a tribute to all the coaches I've had in my life - Coach (Larry) Brown, Coach (John) Thompson and my high school coach, Mike Bailey. I feel good about being able to make a team like this - it's really one of the great things I've done in my life. It makes me feel good about the person my mom raised."[This quote needs a citation]

Iverson helped the USA to a 10–0 record, the gold medal and a qualifying berth for the 2004 Olympics at the August 20–31 FIBA Americas Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Puerto Rico. Started all eight games he played in, and averaged a team second best 14.3 ppg., 3.8 apg., 2.5 rpg., 1.6 spg., while shooting 56.2 percent (41–73 FGs) from the field and 53.6 percent (15–28 3pt FGs) from 3-point and 81.0 percent (17–21 FTs) from the foul line.

In the USA's 111–71 victory over Canada on August 25, he accounted for an USA Olympic Qualifying single game record 28 points and made a single game record seven 3-pointers. Playing just 23 minutes, he shot 10-for-13 overall, 7-for-8 from 3-point, 1-for-1 from the foul line and added three assists, three steals and one rebound. All seven of his 3-point field goals were made during the final 7:41 of the third quarter.

He finished the tournament ranked overall tied for 10th in scoring, tied for fourth in steals, fifth in 3-point percentage, tied for seventh in assists, and ninth in field goal percentage (.562). Iverson also missed the USA's final two games because of a sprained right thumb which was suffered in the first half of the August 28 Puerto Rico game. In a game against Puerto Rico, he recorded 9 points on 4-for-6 shooting from the field overall, and added five assists and three rebounds in 26 minutes of action in the USA's 101–74 exhibition game victory on August 17 in New York, N.Y. He was also named to the 2003 USA Senior National Team on April 29, 2003.

2004 Olympics

Olympic medal record
Men's basketball
Representing  United States
Bronze medal – third place 2004 Athens United States

The team's performance at the Olympic Games, however, would ultimately prove to be a disappointment. During the exhibition period prior the Games, Iverson and LeBron James were benched for a game for having arrived late to a practice session. The United States' team had played a dismal game versus Germany, which had failed to qualify for the Olympic competition. Iverson did succeed in keeping the game from going into overtime with a miraculous half-court shot in the closing seconds. Despite the dramatic win, the team continued to struggle. After losing to the Puerto Rican team during round robin play, they would ultimately claim a bronze medal.

Controversy

Iverson has often been a controversial figure, dating back to his teenage years, including some troubles with the law.

1993: This incident was profiled on the television news magazine 60 Minutes due to claims of racial bias in the adjudication of the case. L. Douglas Wilder, at the time Governor of Virginia, became convinced that Iverson had been treated unfairly and controversially granted Iverson clemency, releasing him from his sentence. Iverson's conviction was later overturned on appeal.[5]

1997: Iverson, along with his friends, was stopped by policemen for speeding late at night and was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon and for possession of marijuana. He pleaded no contest and was sentenced to community service.[30]

2000: Iverson recorded a rap single named 40 Bars. However, after being criticized for its controversial lyrics, he eventually was unable to release it. Going under his moniker, "Jewelz", the album was alleged to have made derogatory remarks about homosexuals. After criticism from activist groups and NBA Commissioner David Stern, he agreed to change the lyrics, but ultimately never released the album.[31]

2002: Iverson allegedly threw his wife Tawanna out of their mansion during a fight. The following night, an enraged Iverson later went looking for his wife at his cousin's apartment.

2004: During the latter part of the 2003–2004 season, Iverson bristled under the disciplinarian approach of the Sixers' new head coach Chris Ford. This led to a number of contentious incidents, including Iverson being suspended for missing practice, fined for failing to notify Ford that Iverson would not attend a game because he was sick, and refusing to play in game because he felt "insulted" that Ford wanted Iverson to come off the bench as he worked his way back from an injury.[32]

On February 24, 2004, Iverson, a noted regular casino patron, was spotted at Bally's Park Place in Atlantic City urinating in a trash can in full view of staff and patrons. He was told by casino management not to return.[33]

When the 2004 United States Olympic team gathered in Jacksonville, Florida for its first exhibition game, Iverson was late. He was suspended for the game.[34]

2005: On December 9, 2005 after the Sixers defeated the Charlotte Bobcats, Iverson paid a late-night visit to the Trump Taj Mahal. After winning a hand at a three-card-stud poker table, Iverson was overpaid $10,000 in chips by a dealer. When the dealer quickly realized the mistake and requested the chips back, Iverson refused and a heated head-turning argument between him and casino staff began. Atlantic City casino regulations reportedly state that when a casino makes a payout mistake in favor of the gambler, he or she must return the money that they did not legitimately win by playing.[33]

Also in 2005, Iverson's bodyguard Jason Kane was accused of assaulting a man at a Washington DC nightclub after the man, Marlin Godfrey, refused to leave the club's VIP section so Iverson's entourage could enter. Godfrey suffered a concussion, a ruptured eardrum, a burst blood vessel in his eye, a torn rotator cuff, cuts and bruises, and emotional injuries. Although Iverson did not touch Godfrey himself, Godfrey sued Iverson for the injuries caused by his bodyguard. In 2007 a jury awarded Godfrey $260,000. The U.S. Court of Appeals upheld the verdict in 2009.[35]

NBA Dress Code: In 2005, NBA commissioner David Stern banned what critics and supporters call "hip-hop culture"-related attire such as Mitchell & Ness brand throwback jerseys, baggy jeans, crooked baseball caps, do-rags, knee-length t-shirts, large items of jewelry, and Timberland boots. Punishment for violations would include fines and possible suspensions for repeat violations.[36] Iverson harshly criticized Stern's dress code, saying that it "would not change a person's character regardless of what type of clothing they wore", and that "associating hip-hop styles of dress with violent crime, drugs, or a bad image is racist." Iverson also said that the advertising of many prominent NBA sponsors, such as Nike, Reebok, Puma and Adidas were heavily influenced by hip-hop culture.

2007: Iverson was fined $25,000 by the NBA for criticizing referee Steve Javie following a game between the Nuggets and Iverson's former team, the Philadelphia 76ers, played January 2, 2007. During the course of the game, Iverson committed two technical fouls and was ejected from the game. After the game, Iverson said, "I thought I got fouled on that play, and I said I thought that he was calling the game personal I should have known that I couldn't say anything anyway. It's been something personal with me and him since I got in the league. This was just the perfect game for him to try and make me look bad."[37]

NBA career statistics

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

Regular season

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
1996–97 Philadelphia 76 74 40.1 .416 .341 .702 4.1 7.5 2.1 .3 23.5
1997–98 Philadelphia 80 80 39.4 .461 .298 .729 3.7 6.2 2.2 .3 22.0
1998–99 Philadelphia 48 48 41.5 .412 .291 .751 4.9 4.6 2.3 .2 26.8
1999–00 Philadelphia 70 70 40.8 .421 .341 .713 3.8 4.7 2.1 .1 28.4
2000–01 Philadelphia 71 71 42.0 .420 .320 .814 3.8 4.6 2.5 .3 31.1
2001–02 Philadelphia 60 59 43.7 .398 .291 .812 4.5 5.5 2.8 .2 31.4
2002–03 Philadelphia 82 82 42.5 .414 .277 .774 4.2 5.5 2.7 .2 27.6
2003–04 Philadelphia 48 47 42.5 .387 .286 .745 3.7 6.8 2.4 .1 26.4
2004–05 Philadelphia 75 75 42.3 .424 .308 .835 4.0 7.9 2.4 .1 30.7
2005–06 Philadelphia 72 72 43.1 .447 .323 .814 3.2 7.4 1.9 .1 33.0
2006–07 Philadelphia 15 15 42.7 .413 .226 .885 2.7 7.3 2.2 .1 31.2
2006–07 Denver 50 49 42.4 .454 .347 .759 3.0 7.2 1.8 .2 24.8
2007–08 Denver 82 82 41.8 .458 .345 .809 3.0 7.1 2.0 .2 26.4
2008–09 Denver 3 3 41.0 .450 .250 .720 2.7 6.7 1.0 .3 18.7
Detroit 54 50 36.5 .416 .286 .786 3.1 4.9 1.6 .1 17.4
Career 886 877 41.4 .425 .313 .780 3.7 6.2 2.2 .1 27.1
All-Star 9 9 26.6 .414 .667 .769 2.6 6.2 2.3 .1 14.4

Playoffs

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
1998–99 Philadelphia 8 8 44.8 .411 .283 .712 4.1 4.9 2.5 .2 28.5
1999–00 Philadelphia 10 10 44.4 .384 .308 .739 4.0 4.5 1.2 .1 26.2
2000–01 Philadelphia 22 22 46.2 .389 .338 .774 4.7 6.1 2.4 .3 32.9
2001–02 Philadelphia 5 5 41.8 .381 .333 .810 3.6 4.2 2.6 .0 30.0
2002–03 Philadelphia 12 12 46.4 .416 .345 .737 4.3 7.4 2.4 .1 31.7
2004–05 Philadelphia 5 5 47.6 .468 .414 .897 2.2 10.0 2.0 .4 31.2
2006–07 Denver 5 5 44.6 .368 .294 .806 .6 5.8 1.4 .0 22.8
2007–08 Denver 4 4 39.5 .434 .214 .697 3.0 4.5 1.0 .2 24.5
Career 71 71 45.1 .401 .327 .764 3.8 6.0 2.1 .2 29.7

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Allen Iverson - Britannica Online Encyclopedia
  2. ^ Nance, Roscoe (February 22, 2004). "Iverson puts heart on line, ignores injuries". USA Today. Retrieved 2008-12-22.
  3. ^ Latimer, Clay (December 20, 2006). "He brings baggage but also a big heart". Rocky Mountain News. Retrieved 2008-12-22.
  4. ^ Falkner, David (January 30, 1995). "The agony and the ecstasy". The Sporting News. Retrieved 2008-12-22.
  5. ^ a b c Sielski, Mike (March 4, 2007). "Iverson Answers the Call". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2008-12-22.
  6. ^ http://www.hoyabasketball.com/features/bb-top40.htm
  7. ^ 1996-97 NBA Awards Voting - Basketball-Reference.com
  8. ^ ESPN - Allen Iverson timeline - NBA
  9. ^ Smallwood, Jr., John (2001). "Brotherly Love Like - Allen Iverson, under the coaching of Larry Brown, emerges as team captain of the Philadelphia Seventy-Sixers". Basketball Digest. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  10. ^ NBA Finals 2001
  11. ^ "Allen Iverson news conference transcript". CNNSI.com. 2002-05-10. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  12. ^ Wood, Skip (2002-05-09). "Brown puts balm on Iverson's feelings". USAToday.com. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  13. ^ http://www.courierpostonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060419/COLUMNISTS14/604190348/1063
  14. ^ Sixers' Iverson to Celtics? It's all just talk - The Boston Globe
  15. ^ "Bad Answer: Iverson On Way Out Of Philly".
  16. ^ ESPN - In first interview since trade, Iverson tells his story - NBA
  17. ^ ESPN - Trade talks heat up as Iverson sits two games - NBA
  18. ^ ESPN - Miller, Smith go to Sixers in deal for Iverson - NBA
  19. ^ NBA.com Iverson Shines in Nuggets Loss to Kings
  20. ^ NBA.com: Spurs Close Out Nuggets in Game 5
  21. ^ NBA.com Surging 76ers Edge Nuggets, Spoil Iverson's Return
  22. ^ http://www.nba.com/pistons/news/iverson_081103.html Pistons Acquire Allen Iverson from Denver in Exchange for Chauncey Billups, Antonio McDyess and Cheikh Samb
  23. ^ http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081104/SPORTS0102/811040423/1361
  24. ^ http://www.freep.com/article/20090403/SPORTS03/904030385/1051/Iverson+says+he+d+rather+retire+than+be+a+reserve
  25. ^ Grizzlies sign four-time scoring champion Allen Iverson
  26. ^ http://voices.washingtonpost.com/wizardsinsider/2009/09/god_chose_memphis.html?wprss=wizardsinsider
  27. ^ 76ers Trade Allen Iverson to Denver Nuggets for Andre Miller, Joe Smith, and Two First Round Draft Picks
  28. ^ Pistons Acquire Allen Iverson from Denver in Exchange for Chauncey Billups, Antonio McDyess and Cheikh Samb
  29. ^ Grizzlies sign four-time scoring champion Allen Iverson
  30. ^ "Iverson Receives 3 Years' Probation". Washington Post. August 27, 1997.
  31. ^ VH1.com : : Misunderstood Allen Iverson Skips Hip-Hop For Hoops - Rhapsody Music Downloads
  32. ^ USATODAY.com - Iverson 'insulted' by decision to have him come off bench
  33. ^ a b "NBA Star Allen Iverson and Casino Staff Battle it out in Atlantic City".
  34. ^ They may want to deep-six it - The Boston Globe
  35. ^ Iverson's Appeal of Lawsuit Rejected by Federal Appeals Court ESPN.com, March 24, 2009
  36. ^ ESPN - Stern sure players will comply with dress code - NBA
  37. ^ ESPN - Iverson fined $25,000 for postgame rant against Javie - NBA
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