Discover the career path of Allen Iverson, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Allen Iverson, nicknamed "The Answer," is a retired American professional basketball player who played 14 seasons in the NBA. Primarily a shooting guard and point guard, he was named NBA Rookie of the Year in 1997 with the Philadelphia 76ers. Iverson was an 11-time NBA All-Star, earning All-Star Game MVP honors twice, and was the NBA's MVP in 2001. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016 and named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021. Regarded as one of basketball's greatest scorers and ball handlers, Iverson is considered one of the most influential athletes in American sports.
In 2001, Allen Iverson led the Sixers to their first NBA finals since their 1983 championship
In 1992, Allen Iverson played for the "Boo" Williams-led AAU basketball team and won the 17-and-under AAU national championship.
In 1994, Allen Iverson won the Big East Rookie of the Year award and was named to the All Rookie Tournament First Team during his first season at Georgetown University.
In 1995, Allen Iverson led the Georgetown Hoyas to a Big East championship and to the Elite Eight round of the NCAA tournament. He was also named the Big East Defensive Player of the Year.
In 1995, Allen Iverson led the USA World University Games Team in Japan in scoring, assists, and steals. He averaged 16.7 points, 6.1 assists, and 2.9 steals per game, contributing to the team's undefeated record and a 141–81 victory over Japan for the gold medal.
On November 12, 1996, Allen Iverson recorded a then career-high of 35 points, along with 7 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 steals in a 101-97 road win over the New York Knicks.
In 1996, Allen Iverson declared eligibility for the NBA draft after two years at Georgetown University and was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers with the first overall pick.
In 1996, Allen Iverson declared for the NBA draft following his sophomore year at Georgetown.
In 1996, Allen Iverson was selected with the 1st overall pick in the NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers.
In 1997, Allen Iverson was named the NBA Rookie of the Year while playing for the Philadelphia 76ers.
In 1998, Allen Iverson averaged 26.8 points, earning his first scoring title, and was named to his first All-NBA First Team.
In 1998, Allen Iverson won his first NBA scoring title.
In 1998, The Sixers missed the postseason for the first time since 1998.
On January 26, 1999, Allen Iverson signed a six-year, $70.9 million contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers.
In 1999, Allen Iverson made his first playoff appearance, averaging 28.5 points per game, leading the Sixers to an upset over the Orlando Magic before losing to the Indiana Pacers in the second round.
During the 2000-2001 NBA season, Allen Iverson enjoyed his most successful season as an individual and as a member of the Sixers.
In 2000, Allen Iverson lead the Sixers to improve and qualify for the playoffs for the second straight year.
In 2000, Allen Iverson was named the NBA Most Valuable Player.
In 2000, Allen Iverson was selected to the Eastern Conference All-Star team for the first time.
In the 2000 off-season, the 76ers tried to trade Allen Iverson due to disagreements with coach Larry Brown, nearly trading him to the Detroit Pistons before a player refused to waive his trade kicker.
During Game One of the 2001 NBA Finals, Allen Iverson scored a game-high 48 points, marking the highest ever scored in an NBA Finals debut.
In 2001, Allen Iverson led his team to the NBA Finals.
In 2001, Allen Iverson signed a 10-year $50 million contract with Reebok, which also included $800,000 annually and access to a $32 million trust fund when he turns 55.
In 2001, Allen Iverson was named a starter at the NBA All-Star Game and won the game MVP. He also won his second NBA scoring title, the NBA steals title and was named NBA Most Valuable Player.
In 2001, Allen Iverson won the All-Star Game MVP Award and was named the NBA's Most Valuable Player (MVP).
In 2001, Maurice Cheeks had been an assistant coach with the team when they reached the NBA Finals.
In 2001, after making a trip to the NBA Finals, Iverson and the Sixers entered the 2001–2002 season with high expectations.
In 2002, Allen Iverson earned his second consecutive scoring title, averaging 31.4 points per game. After the Sixers lost to the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs, Iverson responded to criticism regarding missed practices by going on a rant.
The 2002-2003 season started poorly for the Sixers, due to the trade of Dikembe Mutombo and decreases in production from key players.
On April 29, 2003, Allen Iverson was named to the 2003 USA Senior National Team.
In 2003, Allen Iverson was selected for Team USA for the FIBA Americas Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Puerto Rico. He played a key role in the team's perfect 10-0 record, securing a gold medal and qualifying for the 2004 Olympics. During the tournament, Iverson averaged 14.3 points per game.
In 2003, Head Coach Larry Brown departed from the 76ers after their playoff loss. Despite his departure, both Brown and Iverson maintained a positive relationship. Later, Iverson would reunite with Brown as co-captain of the 2004 United States men's Olympic basketball team.
In 2003, Randy Ayers became the next coach of the 76ers, but was fired after a 21-31 start to the season due to failing to develop any chemistry with his players. During the latter part of the 2003–04 NBA season, Iverson bristled under the disciplinarian approach of the Sixers' interim head coach Chris Ford, leading to suspensions and fines.
In 2003, despite Allen Iverson's stellar scoring numbers, the 76ers were eliminated by the Detroit Pistons in the second round of the playoffs.
Prior to the start of 2003–04 season, Allen Iverson signed a 4-year, $76.7 million contract extension which would begin in the 2005-06 and last through the 2008-09 season.
In 2004, Allen Iverson participated in the Olympics as a result of Team USA's gold medal finish at the FIBA Americas Olympic Qualifying Tournament in 2003.
In 2004, Allen Iverson represented the United States at the Summer Olympics, winning the bronze medal.
In 2004, Allen Iverson reunited with Larry Brown as co-captain of the United States men's Olympic basketball team.
In 2004, Iverson and the Sixers bounced back under new head coach Jim O'Brien, and additions of their first round draft pick Andre Iguodala, and All-Star forward Chris Webber.
On February 12, 2005, Iverson scored a career-high 60 points, along with 6 assists and 5 steals, in a 112–99 win over the Orlando Magic.
On April 8, 2005, Iverson recorded 23 points, 7 rebounds and a career-high 16 assists in a 103–98 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
In 2005, Allen Iverson's 4-year, $76.7 million contract extension, which he signed prior to the 2003-04 season, was set to begin.
In 2005, Iverson and the Sixers had bounced back under new head coach Jim O'Brien, and additions of their first round draft pick Andre Iguodala, and All-Star forward Chris Webber, who was acquired in a mid-season trade.
In 2005, Maurice Cheeks replaced Jim O'Brien as the Sixers' head coach. O'Brien had been fired due to disagreements with players and management after only one season. Iverson praised the move, as Cheeks had been an assistant coach with the team when they reached the NBA Finals in 2001.
On December 19, 2006, the Philadelphia 76ers traded Allen Iverson and Ivan McFarlin to the Denver Nuggets for Andre Miller, Joe Smith, and two first-round picks in the 2007 NBA draft.
On December 23, 2006, Allen Iverson debuted for the Denver Nuggets, scoring 22 points and providing 10 assists in a loss to the Sacramento Kings.
During the 2005–2006 season, Iverson averaged a career-high 33.0 points per game. However, the Sixers missed the playoffs for the second time in three years.
In 2006, after a disappointing start to the season, Allen Iverson reportedly demanded a trade from the Sixers, leading to the confirmation of trade rumors and his exclusion from further games.
In 2007, the Philadelphia 76ers got two first-round picks in the NBA draft for trading Allen Iverson and Ivan McFarlin to the Denver Nuggets.
On March 19, 2008, Iverson returned to Philadelphia and received a standing ovation, scoring a game-leading 32 points in a 115–113 loss.
On November 3, 2008, Iverson was traded from the Denver Nuggets to the Detroit Pistons for Chauncey Billups, Antonio McDyess, and Cheikh Samb. Iverson switched to number 1 for the Pistons.
In 2008, Allen Iverson was traded from the Denver Nuggets to the Detroit Pistons.
In 2008, Allen Iverson's 4-year, $76.7 million contract extension, which he signed prior to the 2003-04 season, was set to end.
On April 3, 2009, it was announced that Allen Iverson would not play the remainder of the 2008–09 season due to an ongoing back injury. Allen Iverson stated publicly that he'd rather retire than be moved to the bench as Pistons coach Michael Curry had decided.
On September 10, 2009, Allen Iverson signed a one-year, $3.1 million contract with the Memphis Grizzlies, expressing optimism about the team's potential.
On November 7, 2009, Allen Iverson left the Memphis Grizzlies for "personal reasons", expressing his displeasure at being a bench player.
On December 7, 2009, Allen Iverson made his return to Philadelphia, in a loss against his former team, the Denver Nuggets. He finished the game with 11 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds, a steal, and no turnovers.
Allen Iverson ended his NBA career with the 76ers during the 2009 season.
In 2009, Allen Iverson and his representatives met with a Philadelphia 76ers delegation about returning to his former team, and accepted a contract offer two days later.
On January 3, 2010, Allen Iverson returned to Denver to face the Nuggets; Iverson scored 17 points and had seven assists in the 108–105 win.
On January 8, 2010, Allen Iverson's one-year non-guaranteed contract would become guaranteed for the remainder of the 2009–10 season if he remained on the roster.
On February 20, 2010, Allen Iverson's final NBA game was a road loss against Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls.
On October 26, 2010, it was reported that Allen Iverson agreed to a two-year, $4 million net income contract with Beşiktaş, a Turkish Super League team.
On October 29, 2010, Beşiktaş announced the signing of Allen Iverson at a press conference in New York City.
On November 16, 2010, Allen Iverson debuted for Beşiktaş in a EuroCup loss to Hemofarm, scoring 15 points.
In 2011, Allen Iverson finished his professional basketball career in Turkey with Beşiktaş.
In January 2013, Allen Iverson received an offer to play for the Texas Legends of the NBA D-League, but he declined.
On October 30, 2013, Allen Iverson announced his retirement from basketball, citing the loss of desire to play. He received a standing ovation at the 76ers 2013–14 season home opener that night.
In November 2013, the 76ers announced that they would officially retire Allen Iverson's number 3 in a special halftime ceremony on March 1, 2014.
On March 1, 2014, the 76ers retired Allen Iverson's number 3 in a special halftime ceremony. The ceremony took place in front of 20,000 spectators and 76ers greats such as Julius Erving, Moses Malone, and former team president Pat Croce.
In 2016, Allen Iverson was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame along with Shaquille O'Neal and Yao Ming. Iverson highlighted John Thompson and Larry Brown on who he credited for a Hall of Fame career.
In 2017, Allen Iverson became a player and coach for 3's Company in the newly formed BIG3 professional basketball league. His co-captain was DerMarr Johnson, and the team drafted Andre Owens, Mike Sweetney, and Ruben Patterson. During the inaugural season, Iverson stated he would focus more on coaching than playing.
In October 2021, Allen Iverson was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.
In October 2023, Allen Iverson was named Reebok's Vice President of Basketball, with Shaquille O'Neal named as the President of Basketball.
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