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Allen Iverson is a professional athlete in the National Basketball Association. He is currently a guard for the Detroit Pistons.
On September 10, 2009, ESPN.com reports that Allen Iverson has signed a contract with the Memphis Grizzlies worth $3.1 million for a year.ESPN.com: Iverson aiming to prove critics wrong
On November 8, 2009, ESPN.com reports Allen Iverson has received persmission to leave the team to attend to personal business. He has played three games this season after returning from the injury. The return timetable is unknown. [1]
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Fast Facts
- Born: June 7, 1975
- Birthplace: Hampton, Virginia
- College: Georgetown University
- Nicknames: The Answer and A.I.
- Height: 6'0"
- Weight: 165 lbs
- Number: 3
- 1997: Rookie of the Year
- 2001: NBA MVP
- 2008: Traded to the Detroit Pistons in November
- 2009: Signed with Memphis Grizzlies in September
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Legal Trouble
Iverson was sued for his involvement in a 2005 bar fight in Washington. Marlin Godfrey alleged that he was assaulted by Iverson's bodyguard, while Iverson stood idle watching the incident. Iverson appealed the ruling, but was denied and was forced to pay $260,000 for medical bills and pain and suffering.ESPN.com: Appeal Denied, So Iverson Must Pay -
Early Life
Allen Ezail Iverson was born in Hampton, Virginia, on June 7, 1975. He attended Bethel High School where he led the football team as quarterback to the state championship. He would later attend Georgetown University, under the tutelage of John Thompson. He would win two Big East Defensive Player of the Year Awards and represent the USA in the World University Games, where he would take home a gold medal. -
Pro Career
Allen Iverson is widely considered one of the greatest scorers in the history of the game. He is third all-time in career scoring average behind only Hall of Famer Wilt Chamberlain and sports superstar Michael Jordan. He was the NBA Rookie of the Year in 1997 and the 2001 NBA Most Valuable Player.Iverson would be selected with the first pick in the 1996 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. He would quickly establish himself as one of the elite players in the NBA. With his short stature, big heart and his impressive speed he would become a Philadelphia fan favorite. He would go on to win the NBA Rookie of the Year, and be named to the NBA All Rookie First Team. As of 2008, he has been elected to nine NBA All-Star games, and three All-NBA First Teams. In 2001, he won the NBA Most Valuable Player. In 2007, he was traded to the Denver Nuggets along with Ivan McFarlin for Andre Miller and Joe Smith. The trade paired him with fellow superstar Carmelo Anthony making the Nuggets one of the most potent offensive teams in the NBA.
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Trade to Pistons
On November 3, 2008, ESPN's Ric Bucher reported that the Detroit Pistons will trade point guard Chauncey Billups to the Denver Nuggets with forward Antonio McDyess for Allen Iverson. The deal was finalized around 1 p.m. EST on November 3, 2008. The trade has been the object of speculation for several months, but no official announcement has been made.Associated Press: Pistons, Nuggets swap Billups, McDyess for Iverson (November 3, 2008) Pistons general manager Joe Dumars hopes that Iverson will add punch as a high scorer for the team.ESPN: Iverson Deal a Risk for Pistons? Dumars Has His Reasons (November 3, 2008)Iverson failed to attend a 2008 Thanksgiving day practice with the Pistons. Although he apologized, Iverson was fined and removed from the starting lineup of the November 28, 2008, game against the Milwaukee Bucks.ESPN.com: Pistons, Nuggets swap Billups, McDyess for Iverson
On April 2, 2009, Iverson spoke publicly about his new role as a bench player. He stated that he would rather retire than play off the bench.ESPN.com: Iverson Struggles with Bench Role
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Allen Iverson Timeline
- June 7, 1975: Born in Hampton, Virginia
- 1996-99: Drafted to the Philadelphia 76ers
- 1997: NBA Rookie of the Year Award
- 2001: NBA MVP
- 2007: Traded to the Denver Nuggets
- 2008: Traded to the Detroit Pistons
- 2009: Signed with the Memphis Grizzlies
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Grizzlies owner: Not sure of Iverson's plans
AP Memphis owner Michael Heisley says he is not sure of what Allen Iverson's (FSY) future plans are, though he hopes Iverson returns to the Grizzlies soon. ...USA Today (November 09, 2009) -
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Now we turn to Allen Iverson, who it sure seems like is wishing he never signed with the Grizzlies. Iverson has been granted a leave of absence from the ...ESPN (November 09, 2009) -
Joe Jonas a "Douche-Bag"? Allen Iverson Quits, Sammy Sosa Skin Disease?
And has Memphis Grizzlies guard Allen Iverson quit. First: Taylor Swift, who had dated Joe Jonas, performed a song about her "douche-bag" ex-boyfriends on ...Post Chronicle (November 09, 2009) -
Allen Iverson: Not Pleased With Bench Role
Iverson reiterated his unhappiness with his bench role after Wednesday's loss to the Warriors, the Memphis Commercial Appeal reports. ...Rotowire (November 05, 2009)
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