Allen Iverson, a small titan between giants

 

The Denver Nuggets point guard is now a 11 year veteran in the NBA at age 32, he is one of the most consistent scorers of all times, he’s the third leading scorer in NBA history, averaging 27.9 points per game just behind Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain.

He started playing with Georgetown and was selected first pick in the 1996 NBA draft by the 76ers, the same year, he was named rookie of the year.

As much as people admired Iverson’s actions on the field, others were accusing him of not being a team player and of presenting an image not suited for kids, plus lack of respect for the press and notable NBA stars.

But A.I. was just at the beginning of a brilliant career and all of that was just part of his new celebrity status.

The 2000-2001 season is arguably his best, that year he led the 76ers to win 10 games in a row averaging 31 points per game and was chosen the MVP at the NBA all stars game, the previous year he was the only player voted for those honors just after Shaquille O’Neal.

Known for his crossover dribble and for being an adept ball-thief, he is indeed an outstanding player despite of his height (6 ft 0 in).

Due to in and off the field situations, Iverson was traded along with forward Ivan McFarlin to the Denver Nuggets for Andrew Miller, Joe Smith and two first-round picks in the 2007 NBA draft.

Iverson is still one of the best players, he is regarded as one of the best guards to ever play the game and Nuggets fans are constantly filling the Pepsi Center Arena to check his outstanding play.