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Iverson, Allen Ezail(Allen Iverson)
Currently alive, at 32 years of age.
Nationality: American
Categories: Basketball Player
1975 - Born on June 7th in Hampton, Virginia. An American basketball player known for both explosive play on the court and controversy away from the game. He became the first great athlete to be strongly identified with the hip-hop movement.
1992 - At age 17 he was jailed after being accused of starting a racially charged brawl in a bowling alley, but his conviction was later overturned because of lack of evidence.
1996 - Iverson was chosen first overall in the National Basketball Association (NBA) draft by the Philadelphia 76ers.
1998-1999 - Despite the controversies that followed him, Iverson proved his talent on the court, taking the league scoring title.
2000-2001 - Won the scoring title, the steals title, and Most Valuable Player honors while guiding the 76ers to the NBA Finals.
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Only the Strong Survive: The Odyssey of Allen Iverson by Larry Platt (Paperback - Nov 1, 2003) Part sports star, part antihero, part hip-hop icon, Allen Iverson has managed to cross over into the mainstream of American culture -- without compromise. Defiantly tattooed, with his hair in...  Usually ships in 24 hours |
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Greatest Stars of the NBA Volume 5: Allen Iverson (Greatest Stars of the NBA) (Paperback - Nov 8, 2005) Allen Iverson has won the Rookie of the Year. He has been voted as a starter of the All-Star game five straight times and awrded the MVP of twice. He has scored 50 or more points six times. His ... Usually ships in 24 hours |
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