Allen Iverson: sports achievements and biography

Basketball player Allen Iverson achieved considerable heights in his professional sports career. The article tells about his biography and achievements.

Childhood and youth

Allen Isale Iverson was born on June 7, 1975 in the city of Hampton, which is located in Virginia. Mother, Ann Iverson, at the time of the birth of her son was 15 years old. Father, Allen Broughton, raising his son was not engaged, so the basketball player has a mother's last name.

At first, Iverson was not interested in basketball. At school, he seriously got carried away with football and was thinking about the professional career of a football player. But after spending time in the camp with his colleagues on the football team, Allen was imbued with a game of basketball. The young athlete quickly gained momentum and, already being a mid-level student, represented both the school teams he was in at the Virginia State Championship.

However, in February 1993, there was one very unpleasant incident, which nearly put an end to the promising career of a young athlete. In one of Hampton's bowling alleys, Iverson was involved in a fight with a group of white teenagers, which subsequently resulted in a racial conflict. Allen Iverson and his comrades, also black, were arrested as adults, although at that time they were no more than 17 years old. Allen was then sentenced to 15 years of imprisonment, of which he had to stay in a prison cell 5, and 10 - conditionally. This offense has had serious consequences - the guy had to miss the final class, which could affect his further academic performance. His role was played by his sporting merit, thanks to which Iverson was enrolled at the University of Georgetown on the recommendation of John Thompson.

First steps in the NBA, "Philadelphia Seventi Sixers"

The first step on the road to becoming for Iverson was turning him into "Philadelphia Seventi Sixers" as a point guard. In the midst of this team, he immediately became famous as the fastest short player in the history of the National Basketball Association. He was on a high-speed ball control was not equal. Allen Iverson was distinguished by his quick learning ability and, without concealing greatness, demonstrated brilliant results, which led to a lack of understanding on the part of his team-mates. Despite such significant merits, other players were very unflattering about the newcomer. For tribune fans of "Philadelphia" Allen immediately became an idol, which can not be said of his teammates. They were frustrated that a completely "green" player kept so pretentiously in public, criticized the rivals and veterans of the NBA.

In the early summer of 1997, "Philadelphia" has undergone some changes in its composition - the team appeared brand new. Also on the post of the head coach Johnny Davis came Larry Brown, a veteran of the NBA, who immediately took over the education of a young man. This, of course, played a role in the formation of the athlete. And in January 1999, the guy signed a new contract with the Philadelphia Seventi Sixers for a period of six years. Iverson was then transferred to the position of an attacking defender, where his excellent skills fell to the spot. Allen Iverson was more than once recognized as the best player in the team by the number of points he scored.

Denver Nuggets

In December 2006, the basketball player Was included in the team "Denver Nuggets", trying on the role of the second scorer of the association. On December 23 of the same year, he had the opportunity to show his talents in a game against the Sacramento Kings, where he scored 22 points and 10 assists. "Denver" he immediately helped out in the play off, where in the first round they won, losing the next four "San Antonio Spurs".

Detroit Pistons

In November 2008, Allen Iverson was included in the Detroit Pistons, where he did not have a relationship with the coach, who limited the player in action. Also in place of his usual role as an attacking defender, he had to act as a point guard, which also caused discontent. At the end of the season, the team's leading coach, Michael Curry, ruled out Allen from the starting five, putting Rodney Stuckey in his place. Iverson soon expressed his displeasure loudly, saying that he would better put an end to his professional career, rather than wait expectantly on the bench. In the summer of 2009, Allen leaves the Detroit Pistons in the status of an NBA free agent.

It is also worth noting that Allen Iverson was rightfully considered the shortest player in the NBA, who won such outstanding grandiose achievements in his sporting field. Its height is 1 m 83 cm. According to the statistical indicators, it is still placed on the III place, ahead of the current basketball players by the number of points accumulated for the career.

Memphis Grizzlies

On September 10, 2009, he signed a one-year contract with Memphis Grizzlies. As part of this team, he spent relatively little time. November 7, referring to personal reasons, he left the team, having played only three games in its composition as a reserve player, and on November 16, he had already terminated the contract. On November 25 of the same year, not picking up a suitable club, Iverson said that he was preparing to stop the player's career.

Return to Philadelphia

Shocking for the fans was the news that the leadership of the basketball club "Philadelphia" is thinking about returning Iverson to the team. The decision was made by the club in favor of the player, and on December 2 the contract with Allen was already concluded. In the starting five of the "Philadelphia" on the position of Louis Williams, who at the beginning of the game broke his jaw, Allen Iverson was appointed. Photos of his masterfully worked off programs and throws demonstrate the outstanding talent of the athlete.

In February 2010, Allen had to leave the club in connection with his daughter's illness, caring for which, according to the basketball player, took a long time. In this regard, he missed five games of the club and a match of all stars, for participation in which was specifically chosen by management. March 2 of the same year, "Philadelphia" admitted that the basketball player on the playing field will not return.

Finally

To date, the key figure in the NBA is Allen Iverson. Biography of his athletic achievements can not leave indifferent - according to the number of points collected for the history of his professional performance, he ranks third. Each of his actions was unpredictable for the opponent. He had an uncommon speed and competently approached the game. It was this in the hearts of their fans, no matter what, there was a basketball player. Now Allen is already forty, but to doubt his professionalism no one dares. Perhaps he will return, anything can happen.