Allen Ezail Iverson Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Allen Ezail Iverson (born June 7, 1975) is an American retired professional basketball player who played for four different teams (Philadelphia 76ers, Denver Nuggets, Memphis Grizzlies, Detroit Pistons) during 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played both the point guard and shooting guard positions. Iverson was an eleven-time NBA All-Star and won the All-Star MVP award in 2001 and 2005.Iverson attended Bethel High School in Hampton, Virginia and was a dual-sport athlete; he earned the Associated Press High School Player of the Year award in both football and basketball, and won the Division AAA Virginia state championship in both sports. After high school, Iverson attended Georgetown University for two years, where he set the school record for career scoring average (22.9 points per game) and won Big East Defensive Player of the Year awards both years.Following two successful years at Georgetown, Iverson declared eligibility for the 1996 NBA Draft, and was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers with the number one pick. He was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in the 1996–97 season. Winning the NBA scoring title during the 1998–99, 2000–01, 2001–02 and 2004–05 seasons, Iverson was one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history, despite his small stature (listed at 6 feet, 0 inches). His regular season career scoring average of 26.7 points per game ranks sixth all-time, and his playoff career scoring average of 29.7 points per game is second only to Michael Jordan. Iverson was also the NBA Most Valuable Player of the 2000–01 season and led his team to the 2001 NBA Finals the same season. Iverson represented the United States at the 2004 Summer Olympics, winning the bronze medal. He also played for the Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons and the Memphis Grizzlies, before ending his NBA career with the 76ers during the 2009–10 season.He was rated the fifth-greatest NBA shooting guard of all time by ESPN in 2008. Iverson officially announced his retirement from professional basketball on October 30, 2013.
Rapper, Basketball player, Rapper, Basketball player
Education
Georgetown University, Bethel High School, Georgetown University, Bethel High School
Nationality
American
Spouse
Tawanna Turner, Tawanna Turner
Children
Isaiah Rahsaan Iverson, Tiaura Iverson, Dream Alijha Iverson, Messiah Lauren Iverson, Allen Iverson II, Isaiah Rahsaan Iverson, Tiaura Iverson, Dream Alijha Iverson, Messiah Lauren Iverson, Allen Iverson II
Parents
Allen Broughton, Ann Iverson, Allen Broughton, Ann Iverson
Siblings
Iiesha Iverson, Brandy Iverson, Mister Allen Iverson, Iiesha Iverson, Brandy Iverson, Mister Allen Iverson
Awards
NBA Most Valuable Player Award, NBA Rookie of the Year Award, All-NBA Team, NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award, NBA All-Rookie Team, BET Award for Sportsman of the Year, NBA Most Valuable Player Award, NBA Rookie of the Year Award, All-NBA Team, NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award...
Nominations
Best NBA Player ESPY Award, Kids’ Choice Award for Favorite Athlete, Best NBA Player ESPY Award, Kids’ Choice Award for Favorite Athlete
Movies
1 Love, NBA: Lights Out!, The Game: Vol. 1, Fat Joe: Follow the Don, 1 Love, NBA: Lights Out!, The Game: Vol. 1, Fat Joe: Follow the Don
Star Sign
Gemini
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Trademark
1
Lightning fast crossover and fastest first step in the game
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Cornrows
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Quote
1
How do I help my teammates by practice?
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Fact
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Professional basketball player with the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers (1996-2006; 2009-1010[end]), Denver Nuggets (2006-2008), Detroit Pistons (2008-2009), and Memphis Grizzlies (2009-2010[start; played 3 games]). Played the 2010-2011 season in Turkey.
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Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016.
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Held a press conference to express his displeasure with Sixers coach Larry Brown. [May 2002]
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Playing with US Olympic Basketball team [August 2004]
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Agreed in principle on a two-year, $4 million, contract with Besiktas Cola Turka of the Turkish Basketball League (Istanbul, Turkey). [October 2010]
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Playing point guard for the Philadelphia 76ers. [November 2005]
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He and wife Tawanna welcomed their fourth child, daughter Messiah Lauren Iverson on August 16, 2005 at 11:47 AM, weighing 6 lbs, 12 ounces.
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Olympic Bronze Medalist (2004 - Basketball).
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Allen's third child, son Isaiah Rahsaan, was named for Isiah Thomas and the late Rahsaan Langford, Allen Iverson's close friend who was shot to death in October 2001.
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He founded the Crossover Foundation.
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Wife Tawanna, gave birth to their 3rd child, Isaiah Rahsaan Iverson, the baby weighted 7 lbs. and was born at 9:30 A.M. on August 8, 2003.
Since 1998, he has hosted the Allen Iverson Celebrity Classic to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Hampton Roads, Virginia.
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Named after his father, Allen Broughton, who left the family and never married Iverson's mother.
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Georgetown University's all-time leading scorer.
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Released a rap album, Slow Motion, with appearances by his friends Ma$e, Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat and Kool-G-Rap.
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Led the Bethel High School Bruins (Hampton, Virginia) to the 1993 basketball and football state championship; the then-16 year old played point guard and quarterback.
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Daughter Tiaura (b. 1995), son Allen II, or "Deuce" (b. 1998).
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Under lifetime contract with Reebok.
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Played Quarterback in HS and led his school to state titles in football and basketball his junior year.
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Played for Georgetown University.
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In 2001, Led the 76ers to their first NBA Finals appearance since 1983 (lost to the LA Lakers in 5 games).
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All NBA First Team 1999, 2000, 2001.
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NBA MVP 2001.
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All Star Game MVP 2001.
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NBA All Star 2000, 2001, 2002.
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Rookie All-star game MVP in 1997.
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Rookie of the Year 1997.
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Drafted first overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in 96.
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Attended Georgetown University from 1994 to 1996 where he was coached by the legendary John Thompson.
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Was named MVP of the 2000-2001 NBA season.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Like Mike
2002
Allen Iverson (as Allen E. Iverson)
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
My Other Home: Beijing
2016
Documentary
Himself - retired NBA legend / player
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2016
TV Series
Himself
Allen Iverson: The Answer
2016
TV Movie
Himself
CBS This Morning
2015
TV Series
Himself
Iverson
2014
Documentary
Himself
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the White House
2013
Documentary
Himself
Imagine That
2009
Himself
Framed
2007
TV Series documentary
Himself
SportsCenter
2006
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Quite Frankly with Stephen A. Smith
2005
TV Series
Himself / Himself - Guest Interviewee
106 & Park Top 10 Live
2005
TV Series
Himself
Punk'd
2005
TV Series
Himself
It's the Shoes
2005
TV Series documentary
Himself
ESPN SportsCentury
2003-2005
TV Series documentary
Himself
McEnroe
2004
TV Series
Himself
Athens 2004: Games of the XXVIII Olympiad
2004
TV Mini-Series
Himself
NBA Ballers
2004
Video Game
Himself
1 Love
2003
Himself
2003 NBA All-Star Game
2003
TV Special
Himself
2002 NBA All-Star Game
2002
TV Special
Himself
2001 NBA All-Star Game
2001
TV Special
Himself
The Source Hip-Hop Music Awards 2000
2000
TV Special
Himself
2000 NBA All-Star Game
2000
TV Movie
Himself
The 1999 Source Hip-Hop Music Awards
1999
TV Special
Himself
The Chris Rock Show
1998
TV Series
Himself
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
A Football Life
2016
TV Series
Himself
Mike & Mike
2013-2016
TV Series
Himself - Basketball Hall of Famer / Himself - Former NBA Player / Himself
Rome Is Burning
2006-2009
TV Series
Himself
Quite Frankly with Stephen A. Smith
2006
TV Series
Himself
Born to Ball: On the Hardwood
2006
Video
Player
Known for movies
Iverson (2014) as Himself
Imagine That (2009) as Himself
Athens 2004: Games of the XXVIII Olympiad (2004) as Himself
$2 Million
