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About Allen Iverson
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Allen Ezail Iverson (born June 7, 1975, in Hampton, Virginia) is an American professional basketball player for the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association. As the first pick in the 1996 NBA Draft for the Philadelphia 76ers, Iverson became one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history, despite his small (6'0") stature. Full Article
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Memphis Grizzlies guard Allen Iverson, left, and forward Zach Randolph, right, answer questions during NBA basketball media day in Memphis, Tenn. , Monday, Sept. 28, 2009.
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US NBA star Allen Iverson adjusts his cap as he appears as a guest at the 2009 European Championship Basketball semi-final game between Spain and Greece in Katowice on September 19, 2009. Spain won 82-64.
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US NBA star Allen Iverson adjusts his cap as he appears as a guest at the 2009 European Championship Basketball semi-final game between Spain and Greece in Katowice on September 19, 2009. Spain won 82-64.
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US NBA star Allen Iverson adjusts his cap as he appears as a guest at the 2009 European Championship Basketball semi-final game between Spain and Greece in Katowice on September 19, 2009. Spain won 82-64.
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US NBA star Allen Iverson adjusts his cap as he appears as a guest at the 2009 European Championship Basketball semi-final game between Spain and Greece in Katowice on September 19, 2009. Spain won 82-64.
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Detroit Pistons' Allen Iverson, right, drives to the basket past New Jersey Nets' Keyon Dooling during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 1, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Nets defeated the Pistons 111-98.
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This is a Jan. 9, 2009 file photo showing Detroit Pistons guard Allen Iverson, left, hugging Denver Nuggets guard Chauncey Billups before the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver.
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Detroit Pistons' Allen Iverson, top, tries to pass over Cleveland Cavaliers' Daniel Gibson during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in Cleveland.
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CLEVELAND - FEBRUARY 22: Allen Iverson #1 of the Detroit Pistons looks on while playing the Cleveland Cavaliers on February 22, 2009 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland won the game 99-78.
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CLEVELAND - FEBRUARY 22: Allen Iverson #1 of the Detroit Pistons looks on while playing the Cleveland Cavaliers on February 22, 2009 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland won the game 99-78.
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CLEVELAND - FEBRUARY 22: Allen Iverson #1 of the Detroit Pistons brings the ball up court against the Cleveland Cavaliers on February 22, 2009 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland won the game 99-78.
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CLEVELAND - FEBRUARY 22: Allen Iverson #1 of the Detroit Pistons brings the ball up court against the Cleveland Cavaliers on February 22, 2009 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland won the game 99-78.
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CLEVELAND - FEBRUARY 22: Delonte West #13 of the Cleveland Cavaliers tries to get around Allen Iverson #1 of the Detroit Pistons on February 22, 2009 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland won the game 99-78.
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CLEVELAND - FEBRUARY 22: Delonte West #13 of the Cleveland Cavaliers tries to get around Allen Iverson #1 of the Detroit Pistons on February 22, 2009 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland won the game 99-78.
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CLEVELAND - FEBRUARY 22: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers takes a shot over Allen Iverson #1 of the Detroit Pistons on February 22, 2009 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland won the game 99-78.
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CLEVELAND - FEBRUARY 22: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers takes a shot over Allen Iverson #1 of the Detroit Pistons on February 22, 2009 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland won the game 99-78.
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CLEVELAND - FEBRUARY 22: Allen Iverson #1 of the Detroit Pistons looks on from the bench during a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on February 22, 2009 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland won the game 99-78.
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CLEVELAND - FEBRUARY 22: Allen Iverson #1 of the Detroit Pistons looks on from the bench during a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on February 22, 2009 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland won the game 99-78.
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Eastern All-Star Allen Iverson, left, of the Detroit Pistons, and director Spike Lee talk before the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, in Phoenix.
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Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash (13) celebrates a basket as Detroit Pistons' Allen Iverson, left, walks away in the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, in Auburn Hills, Mich. Nash scored 15 points and dished out 21 assists in a 107-97 win.
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MILWAUKEE - FEBRUARY 07: Allen Iverson #1 of the Detroit Pistons goes in for a reverse lay-up against the Milwaukee Bucks on February 7, 2009 at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Pistons defeated the Bucks 126-121 in overtime.
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MILWAUKEE - FEBRUARY 07: Ramon Sessions #7 of the Milwaukee Bucks puts up a shot between Rasheed Wallace #30 and Allen Iverson #1 of the Detroit Pistons on his way to a game-high 44 points on February 7, 2009 at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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MILWAUKEE - FEBRUARY 07: Charlie Villanueva #31 of the Milwaukee Bucks fouls Allen Iverson #1 of the Detroit Pistons while drives to the basket on February 7, 2009 at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Pistons defeated the Bucks 126-121 in overtime.
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MILWAUKEE - FEBRUARY 07: Allen Iverson #1 of the Detroit Pistons turns upcourt after stealing the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks on February 7, 2009 at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Detroit Pistons' Allen Iverson, center, drives between Miami Heat forward Michael Beasley, left, and guard Mario Chalmers in the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009, in Auburn Hills, Mich. Iverson scored 11 points to help the Pistons to a 93-90 win.
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US NBA star Allen Iverson adjusts his cap as he appears as a guest at the 2009 European Championship Basketball semi-final game between Spain and Greece in Katowice on September 19, 2009. Spain won 82-64.
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I haven't played really in six months ... I played three games in Memphis and that was a short period of time, so really I just played just 40 minutes in five or six months and that's going to be tough on my legs. … I just need to take my time, not try to do too much and be Superman on the court. Just l...
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There were a lot of reasons to bring Allen Iverson back ... Hes got a lot of basketball left in him and he can help his team turn things around season because of his competitive fire.
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It's frustrating for me because I was kind of in a rhythm before I left Memphis
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What does it mean to the city of Philadelphia to have Allen Iverson back on the 76ers? Leadership, loyalty, success as a family. It's about more than just basketball
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He said I might be able to come back home (to Philadelphia)
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Even if Allen Iverson plays at the level of his NBA season.
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All I could think about was the people who made me who I am. These people in Philadelphia made me a household name
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Allen Iverson, the charismatic guard who led the Sixers to an eighth-place finish in the NBA Eastern Conference in 2009-10 . . .
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To the city of Philadelphia: I have wonderful memories of my days in a Sixers' uniform. To Philly fans, thank you. Your voice will always be music to my ears.
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We are thrilled to partner with Hasheem Thabeet and the NBA's international program Basketball without Borders to put the Allen Iverson promotional jerseys in the hands of children in need
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Man, enough is enough ... Is this the only thing that's going on with the Memphis Grizzlies? There's got to be something else when it comes to the Memphis Grizzlies besides Allen Iverson starting or not starting. There's got to be something else to talk about.
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Remember when Allen Iverson wrote on his Twitter site: 'God chose Memphis'?
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Man, enough is enough ... Is this the only thing that's going on with the Memphis Grizzlies? There's got to be something else when it comes to the Memphis Grizzlies besides Allen Iverson starting or not starting. There's got to be something else to talk about.
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It has nothing to do with Allen Iverson
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When I hear anything about the Memphis Grizzlies, I don't hear you guys (media) talk about anything other than the situation with me coming off the bench ... I mean, there's got to be something else with this team to talk about besides that. But I guess that sells a lot better than anything else when it...
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The Grizzlies and Allen Iverson have come to a mutual agreement that because of personal matters that forced him to leave the team ... Allen will step away from the game at this time, allowing him to focus on those matters ... As a result, we will be ending our contractual agreement with Allen, which wi...
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A lot of people, obviously when you talk about the Memphis Grizzlies, feel as if getting to the playoffs is enough and is considered a successful season ... I wouldn't have signed the contract if I felt that just making the playoffs is what I was coming to accomplish.
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While Manu Ginobili and Allen Iverson are both likely headed to the Hall of Fame someday, there is a big difference: Ginobili can accept a role coming off the bench, and Iverson can’t.
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They told me, straight up, 'Allen we would never disrespect you or your career like that,] by making me come off the bench ... That's what they told me to my face. And after that, I never thought about it again. I just went back to playing. Then, they came to me saying that they felt it would be in the ...
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The Grizzlies and Allen Iverson have come to a mutual agreement that because of personal matters that forced him to leave the team on November 7, Allen will step away from the game at this time, allowing him to focus on those matters ... As a result, we will be ending our contractual agreement with Alle...
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When I was told about the trade to Detroit [from Denver], I was happy
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Allen Iverson, I am going to venture guess here, is probably in the greater Atlanta area
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I've been through tougher things in my life ... What Allen Iverson does, doesn't bother me.
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I don't want to get into a he said-she said with Allen Iverson ... Allen has his own interpretation of things. I know the truth. He knows the truth. What I would like to do is let Allen handle his (personal) issues, make a decision on whether he's coming back or not and concentrate on what we have to do...
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