Allen Iverson Biography

Fast Facts

• Considered one of the best guards in NBA history, he averaged an impressive 26․7 points during his career
• During his time at Bethel High School, he led both the basketball and football teams to state championships in the same year
• Played basketball for Georgetown University, where he had a school record average of 23․0 during his two years there
• Was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers as the first overall pick during the 1996 NBA Draft
• Quote: "I've accomplished a lot in the NBA ․․․ I've done so many things that people thought that I couldn't do ․․․ But at some point, it comes to an end․"
• After spending 10 years with the Philadelphia 76ers, he went on to play for the Denver Nuggets, the Detroit Pistons and the Memphis Grizzlies
• Former professional basketball player who played shooting guard for the Philadelphia 76ers