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| PLAYER
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name. allen
ezail iverson
current team. philadelphia
76ers
number. 3
(hence,The
3rd Degree)
position. guard
born. june
7, 1975
hometown. hampton, VA
height. 6'0
ft.
(183
cm.)
weight. 165
lb. (75
kg.)
college. georgetown
'98
vertical. 44
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| CONTRACTS |
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Philadelphia
76ers: $71 million for 6 years. Signed 2000.
Reebok: $40 million for 5 years. Signed 1996. |
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| PERSONAL |
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Started the Crossover Foundation.
• Since 1998, has hosted annual Allen Iverson Celebrity
Classic to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Greater
Hampton Roads, VA.
• Also founded the Cross Over Foundation.
• Enjoys drawing during his free time.
• Enjoys reading Sports Illustrated.
• Favorite actors are Samuel L. Jackson and Al
Pacino.
• Lists lasagna and fried shrimp as favorite foods.
• Married to Tawanna Turner.
• Has two children: a daughter, Tiaura, and a son,
Allen II. |
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| PLAYING
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| Allen
was a star athlete at Bethel High School in Hampton,
VA. There he excelled as a point guard in basketball
and as a quarterback in football. The 16 year old Iverson
led his school team, the Bruins, to state championships
in both sports in the same year and was named 1993 Virginia
State player of the year for basketball and football.
Despite not being able to play his senior year (see
background below), "Ive" was heavily recruited
and ended up playing at Georgetown University under
the tutilage of coach John Thompson. In his freshman
season, Allen was named Big East Rookie of the Year
and Big East Defensive Player of the Year. In his sophomore
season, he was once again named Big East Defensive Player
of the Year and was also named to the Associated Press
First All-American team. After his 2nd season at Georgetown,
"The Answer" ended his extraordinary college
career and entered the 1995-96 NBA Draft. He was selected
1st overall by the Philadelphia 76ers. Allen took Rookie
of the Year honours in his first pro season. In his
5 year NBA career, he has earned the honours of being
named to the First and Second All-NBA teams, several
All-Star teams, Second All-Defensive team, All-Star
game MVP. But Allen had his best season this year as
he captured the scoring title and was voted as the league
MVP for 2000-01. |
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| BACKGROUND |
| AI's
past (before the NBA), the hardships, and growing up
in the hood. Being Allen Iverson wasn't easy. Read all
about it here. |
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