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Allen Iverson, known as "The Answer", is a professional basketball player on the [[Detroit Pistons]]. He is currently playing in his 13th season in the [[NBA]], 10 years of which were for the [[Philadelphia 76ers]]. Before coming to Detroit, Iverson also played for the [[Denver Nuggets]].
Allen Iverson, known as "The Answer", is a professional basketball player on the [[Detroit Pistons]]. He is currently playing in his 13th season in the [[NBA]], 10 years of which were for the [[Philadelphia 76ers]]. Before coming to Detroit, Iverson also played for the [[Denver Nuggets]].
Listed at 6-0, 180lbs, the diminutive guard is considered one of the most prolific scorers in the history of the NBA. His career scoring average of 27.5 points per game is third most of all time, behind only [[Wilt Chamberlain]] and [[Michael Jordan]]. <ref>http://www.nba.com/playerfile/allen_iverson/career_stats.html</ref>
Listed at 6-0, 180lbs, the diminutive guard is considered to be one of the most prolific scorers in the history of the NBA. His career scoring average of 27.5 points per game is third highest of all time, behind only [[Wilt Chamberlain]] and [[Michael Jordan]]. <ref>http://www.nba.com/playerfile/allen_iverson/career_stats.html</ref>
In his earlier years in the league, Iverson has ran into several legal issues, with the most documented incident involving a 5-year sentence for assault. Iverson served four months in jail before receiving a controversial pardon from Governor Douglas Wilder.<ref>http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1132515/bio</ref>
In his earlier years in the league, Iverson has ran into several legal issues, with the most documented incident involving the 5-year sentence he received for assault. Iverson served four months in jail before receiving a controversial pardon from Governor Douglas Wilder.<ref>http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1132515/bio</ref>
His accomplishments include: Rookie of the Year Award (1997), Four Scoring Titles, [[Most Valuable Player]] Award (2001), 8-time All-Star, 2-time All-Star MVP (2001,2005).
His accomplishments include: Rookie of the Year Award (1997), Four Scoring Titles, [[Most Valuable Player]] Award (2001), 8-time All-Star, 2-time All-Star MVP (2001,2005).