Allen Iverson is a former professional basketball player who played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) . He was nicknamed "The Answer" and was widely regarded as one of the most influential basketball players of all time. Heres what happened to him:
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1993: Iverson and a group of friends were involved in a brawl at a bowling alley in his hometown of Hampton, Virginia. He was convicted of three counts of maiming by mob and sentenced to five years in prison, with all but four months suspended.
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1996-2006: Iverson played for the Philadelphia 76ers, where he had a successful career and won the NBA MVP award in 2001. However, he had several conflicts with coaches and was eventually traded to the Denver Nuggets in 2006.
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2006-2013: Iverson played for several teams, including the Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, and Memphis Grizzlies. He retired from the NBA in 2013, citing a loss of desire to play.
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Present day: Iverson currently resides in Charlotte and is financially stable thanks to his contracts, sponsorship deals, and paid appearances at events. He also partnered with former NBA player Al Harrington to enter the cannabis industry, launching Viola Brands. Despite his retirement, Iverson remains a pathbreaking figure in the NBA and was selected to the NBAs 75th Anniversary team in 2021.
