Allen Iverson
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Allen Ezail Iverson is an American former professional basketball player. Nicknamed "the Answer", he played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association as both a shooting guard and point guard.
Iverson with the Detroit Pistons in 2008
Iverson was drafted first overall by the Philadelphia 76ers and would be named Rookie of the Year
Iverson shoots a free throw against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Lakers defeated Iverson's 76ers in the Finals in 2001.
Iverson with the 76ers in 2003
1996 NBA draft
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The 1996 NBA draft was the 50th draft in the National Basketball Association. It was held on June 26, 1996, at Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. In this draft, NBA teams took
Allen Iverson
…Big East Defensive Player of the Year award both years. Following two successful years at Georgetown University, Iverson declared eligibility for the 1996 NBA draft, and was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers with the first overall pick. He was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in the 1996–97 season. A four-time…
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