Allen Iverson - Sports - http://maxpages.com/ai2k1/Iverson

Position: G
Born: 06/07/75
Height: 6-0 / 1,83
Weight: 165 lbs. / 74,8 kg.
College - Georgetown '98

Biography

The torch has been passed and the newly assigned bearer of the NBA’s lofty torch is the 6 foot, 185 lbs. point guard Allen Iverson. Iverson is the unofficial leader of the ‘new breed’ of young players that many dub talented, but disrespectful. Hailing from Georgetown University, Iverson became a phenomenon in college, averaging 25 points, 4.7 assists, and 3.35 steals a game in his final season. He was named Big East defensive and player of the year and also gained national garner by making the First Team All-America. Feeling like he had no more to accomplish, Iverson decided to take off his Hoyas jersey as a sophomore and head to the courts of the NBA.
Iverson was selected as the number one draft pick overall by the Philadelphia 76ers, making him the first point guard to be selected first overall since Magic Johnson. His impact in the league was felt instantly. Iverson lived up to his lofty expectations averaging 23.5 points, 7.5 assists, and 2.07 steals en route to taking the 1996-97 rookie of the year award. At one point during his inaugural season Iverson scored 40 points of more in five consecutive games and hit his career high of 50 against Cleveland. During his second year of NBA tenure Iverson lead his team in scoring, assists, FGM, FGA, 3 pointers made, attempted, FTM, FTA, steals, and minutes played.

All players have their doubters and Iverson was no different. The media and many veteran players continued to say that Allen had no respect for the game and was selfish. Iverson kept his rebuttal to the court however, accumulating an amazing highlight reel of fancy passes, drives, and dunks. His most deadly weapon being his crossover dribble that has even taken Michael Jordan to school. In his third season, Iverson has now moved to more of a shooting guard role where he has relished, becoming the leagues leading scorer at 26.8 points a contest. He also gained individual honors including 1998-99 All NBA First Team and all-star team. Along with the individual success, Iverson lead the 76ers to the playoffs for the first time in many years. Iverson is the real deal and will continue to wreak havoc in the NBA for many years to come. The future is bright for Iverson as he truly is one of the NBA’s brightest stars.

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