Allen Iverson

Basketball player, Rapper

American Hampton, Virginia Gemini 6'0''

Quick Info

ProfessionBasketball player, Rapper
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth07/06/1975
Age51 years
BirthplaceHampton, Virginia
Zodiac SignGemini

Latest News about Allen Iverson

16/10/2026

Iverson said in a recent appearance on the Underground Lounge podcast that he would give up his MVP trophy, All-Star selections and other individual honors in exchange for an NBA championship. He added that not winning a title is one of the knocks people raise about his career. The comments drew wide coverage in the sports media.

15/10/2026

In a conversation with Lou Williams, Iverson admitted he had committed professional suicide by refusing to accept a bench role late in his career. He said teams that were interested in signing him had already discussed using him as a reserve. The remarks were published by HoopsHype and widely shared.

23/10/2025

The three-part documentary Allen Iv3rson premiered on Amazon Prime Video, produced by companies linked to Shaquille O'Neal and Stephen Curry. The film is told largely in Iverson's own voice and looks back on his career and life. It came alongside his memoir Misunderstood.

01/10/2025

Iverson publicly revealed that he had reached six months of sobriety, which he described as one of the best decisions of his life. He has spoken openly about his past struggles with alcohol. The announcement drew attention to his personal recovery.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameAllen Ezail Iverson
Nicknames
  • The Answer
  • AI
Debut1996-97 (NBA)

Physical Stats & More

Height6'0''
Weight165 lbs

Educational Qualification(s)

CollegeGeorgetown University
High SchoolBethel High School

Career

NBA Teams
  • Team: Philadelphia 76ers Position: Point guard, Shooting guard Number: 3 Years: 1996-2006
  • Team: Denver Nuggets Position: Point guard, Shooting guard Number: 3 Years: 2006-2008
  • Team: Detroit Pistons Position: Point guard Number: 1 Years: 2008-2009
  • Team: Memphis Grizzlies Position: Point guard Years: 2009
Other Teams
  • Team: Beşiktaş men's basketball team Years: 2010-2011
Career Span1996-2012
Honors
  • NBA All-Star (2000-2010, some injured)
  • All-NBA Team (multiple years)
  • 2001 NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant MVP
  • 2001 BET Award for Athlete of the Century
  • 2004 U.S. Olympic Team (Bronze)
  • NBA MVP (2001)
  • NBA Rookie of the Year (1997)
  • Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (2016)
Career Stats
Regular Season
Games914
PPG26.7
RPG3.7
APG6.2
SPG2.2
BPG0.2
MPG41.1
FG%42.5
3P%31.3
FT%78
Playoffs
PPG29.7
RPG3.8
APG6
SPG2.1
BPG0.2
MPG45.1
FG%40.1
3P%32.7
FT%76.4
Post-Career Roles
ReebokVice president of Reebok basketball (named 2023)
Pure FuelJoined the ownership group of the sports drink brand

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/theofficialai3/
Xhttps://x.com/alleniverson

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Drafted 1st overall by Philadelphia 76ers in 1996 NBA Draft
2. Ended his 10-year tenure with the Philadelphia 76ers with the highest scoring average in team history (28.1 PPG)
3. Won four scoring titles, the most of any player in Philadelphia 76ers franchise history
4. Finished his career without an NBA championship

Also born on 7 June

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