[45] Other players, including Carmelo Anthony and Kobe Bryant,[46] adopted the sleeves as well, as did fans who wore the sleeve as a fashion statement. In his NBA debut, Iverson recorded 30 points and 6 assists on a 103111 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. AP Sports Writer Stephen Hawkins contributed to this report. Iverson was offered to play for the Texas Legends of the NBA D League, but he declined. [64], On December 23, 2006, Iverson played his first game for the Nuggets. He transformed the 76ers from lottery losers to contenders, though he couldnt bring home an NBA title to this championship-starved city. "That's a myth. Before Iverson's Nuggets played the Utah Jazz on January 6, 2007, Donaghy said he and the two other officials working the game agreed not to give Iverson favorable calls as a way to "teach him a lesson." [25] He ended his college career as the Hoyas' all-time leader in career scoring average, at 22.9 points per game. NBA picks: Best bets for Monday, including C's-Sixers, Joel Embiid (knee) doubtful for Game 1 vs. Celtics, NBA DFS picks, lineups, advice, May 1 strategy, NBA playoffs prove historic level of parity has arrived, NBA playoffs: Suns vs. Nuggets odds, Game 2 picks, Five biggest questions for Lakers-Warriors. [4][5][6][7][8][9][10], Iverson attended Bethel High School in Hampton, Virginia, and was a dual-sport athlete. What did Allen Iverson average? [122], In 2021, Iverson and former NBA player Al Harrington announced a business partnership through which a line of cannabis products would be launched named "The Iverson Collection". The former NBA superstar was known for his incredible skills on the court and his unique style off of it. The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit upheld the verdict in 2009. "[80] He played three games for the Grizzlies, averaging 12.3 ppg, 1.3 rpg, and 3.7 apg in 22.3 mpg. He had 93 first-place votes out of a possible 124. On February 12, 2005, Iverson scored a career-high 60 points on 24-for-27 shooting from the free throw line to go along with 6 assists and 5 steals in a 11299 win over the Orlando Magic. It was a decorated career that included 11 All-Star Games, four scoring titles and the 2001 Most Valuable Player Award. Iverson said he'll be a Sixer "until the day I die.". [117], In the USA's 11171 victory over Canada on August 25, he accounted for a USA Olympic Qualifying single-game record 28 points and made a single-game record seven 3-pointers. Iverson had made it clear that he would like to stay a Sixer. [55] On April 8, 2005, Iverson recorded 23 points, 7 rebounds and a career-high 16 assists in a 10398 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.[56]. [96], On October 26, 2010, Yahoo! I took a beating for those type of things and I'm proud to say I changed a lot with this culture and this game.". [75], On September 10, 2009, Iverson signed a one-year contract with the Memphis Grizzlies. Did Allen Iverson play with Andre Iguodala? The 20022003 season started off poorly for the Sixers, who had just traded defensive-standout Dikembe Mutombo to New Jersey, and saw a decrease in both offensive and defensive production from Aaron McKie and Eric Snow, all three of whom were key components to their Finals appearance two years prior.