A closer look at the biggest achievements of Allen Iverson. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
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 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.
In 1995, Allen Iverson's conviction was overturned by the Virginia Court of Appeals due to insufficient evidence, after serving four months in a correctional facility.
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 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.
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 was named the NBA Most Valuable Player.
In 2000, Allen Iverson was selected to the Eastern Conference All-Star team for the first time.
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 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 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.
In 2004, Allen Iverson represented the United States at the Summer Olympics, winning the bronze medal.
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, 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.
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 2008, Allen Iverson was rated the fifth-greatest NBA shooting guard of all time by ESPN.
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 October 2021, Allen Iverson was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.
In 2024, the 76ers unveiled a statue of Allen Iverson outside their practice facility. Additionally, the city of Newport News named a street "Allen Iverson Way," and the governor of Virginia declared March 5 to be Allen Iverson Day, recognizing Iverson's impact and investments in his hometown.
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