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Allen Iverson

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Allen Iverson

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Allen Ezail Iverson (English: Allen Ezail Iverson, June 7, 1975 -), nicknamed "The Answer" (The Answer), also known as the "God of War" in the Chinese circle, is an American professional basketball player and rapper. He plays shooting guard and point guard on the court. Iverson played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for 14 seasons. He was selected to the NBA All-Star Game 11 times in his career and won two All-Star Game Most Valuable Players. He was selected to the NBA's First Team of the Year three times, the NBA's Second Team of the Year three times, and the NBA's Third Team of the Year once. In the 2000–01 season, Iverson had the best performance of his career, was elected the NBA Most Valuable Player that season, and helped the Philadelphia 76ers reach the NBA Finals, but unfortunately failed to win the championship. Iverson attended Bethel High School in Hampton in his early years and was keen on basketball and American football. He won the United News High School Player of the Year Award in both football and basketball and was a Virginia Class AAA state champion in both sports. After graduating from high school, Iverson attended Georgetown University for two years and began to focus on basketball. On June 26, 1996, Iverson became the shortest No. 1 pick in NBA history. On October 30, 2013, the official retirement ceremony was held in the opening game of the Philadelphia 76ers. On April 4, 2016, the NBA officially announced his induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame. In 2017, he participated in the "Three-on-One Team" of the BIG3 Three-on-Three Legend League as captain and coach.

Category
Athletes
Nationality
United States
Born
1975-06-07
Wikidata
Q190094
Occupations basketball playerrapper
Aliases Allen Ezail IversonAllen IversonThe AnswerAllen IversonAllen IversonAllen IversonAllen IversonAllen IversonAi HuachenAllen IversonAllen IversonAllen IversonAllen IversonAllen IversonAlan Alchemy

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The Answer Book cover The Answer Book Related book · relationship unverified Mary Elting · 1963 English · Not yet rated Authentic copies of the declaration of M. de Bulhakow, envoy from Russia; delivered at Warsaw, May 18, 1792. With the answer of the Republic of Poland, to M. de Bulhakow's declaration, dated June 1, 1782 [sic]. 1792 cover Authentic copies of the declaration of M. de Bulhakow, envoy from Russia; delivered at Warsaw, May 18, 1792. With the answer of the Republic of Poland, to M. de Bulhakow's declaration, dated June 1, 1782 [sic]. 1792 Related book · relationship unverified Russia. Posol'stvo (Poland) · 1792 English · Not yet rated Some short and plain directions for the spending of one day well: ... By the author of the Answer to all excuses and pretences for not coming to the Holy Communion. 1775 cover Some short and plain directions for the spending of one day well: ... By the author of the Answer to all excuses and pretences for not coming to the Holy Communion. 1775 Related book · relationship unverified Synge, Edward · 1775 English · Not yet rated The answer of the Earl of Nottingham to Mr. Whiston's letter to him, concerning the eternity of the Son of God, and of the Holy Ghost. 1721 cover The answer of the Earl of Nottingham to Mr. Whiston's letter to him, concerning the eternity of the Son of God, and of the Holy Ghost. 1721 Related book · relationship unverified Nottingham, Daniel Finch, Earl of · 1721 English · Not yet rated The answer of the friend in the West. to a letter from a gentleman in the East. entitled. The present state of the Colony of Connecticut considered. ... 1755 cover The answer of the friend in the West. to a letter from a gentleman in the East. entitled. The present state of the Colony of Connecticut considered. ... 1755 Related book · relationship unverified Clap. Thomas. President of Yale College. · 1755 English · Not yet rated god has the answer cover god has the answer Related book · relationship unverified orton, wiley h. · 1956 English · Not yet rated Aaronson's Autobiography: A Biography of a Legendary Master cover Aaronson's Autobiography: A Biography of a Legendary Master Related book · relationship unverified [US]Elliot Aronson WeRead · 3 readers today · Recommendation score 86.4%

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