Biography

Father. Aspiring fisherman. Basketball star.

biography_rbk_iam.jpgA great example of someone who has grown, matured, and learned from his mistakes, Iverson has had to overcome struggles and obstacles that most can only imagine. Raised by his hard-working mother (his father was in prison), Iverson lived in poverty his entire childhood. In his senior year of high school he went from being wooed by numerous colleges for both basketball and football, to serving time in jail and having those prospects disappear. But he persevered and went to Georgetown where he played basketball while majoring in Art. Since then he has become a basketball legend and role model – pretty amazing results for someone who to this day says football is his #1 sport.

Yet with all the fame and glory, Iverson remains incredibly grounded, insisting that basketball isn’t who he is but simply what he does. Baller, artist, rebel, devoted family man – has been able to thrive as an outspoken start without ever having to compromise who he is.

“A lot of people don’t know I’m just like them…just human. You know, I play with a lot of attitude but they don’t understand when I leave that arena I’m somebody’s husband, I’m somebody’s dad.”

General Facts

Full Name: Allen Ezail Iverson
Nick Name: The Answer, Bubbachuck
Jersey Number: 3
Team: Philadelphia 76ers
Position: Point / Shooting Guard
Date of Birth: June 7, 1975
Place of Birth: Hampton, VA
Height: 6′0″ / 1.83 m
Vertical Leap: 44″ / 1.1 m
Weight: 165 lbs / 75.8 kg
College: Georgetown (Hoyas)
High School: Bethel High (Bruins)
Aquired: 1st overall,1996 draft (Philadelphia)
Salary / Contracts: Philadelphia 76ers - 71 million over 6 years(2000)

Reebok - 40 million for 5 years(1996)

Personal Info

Parents: Father: Allen Broughton

Mother: Ann Iverson
Siblings: Two sisters, Brandy and Iiesha
Girlfriend / Fiancée / Spouce Tawanna Turner (highschool sweetheart since 16 years old, married on August 2001)
Children: Daugther: Tiaura (born in 1994, while A.I. was at college)

Son: Allen II or “Deuce” (born in 1997)
Favorite Actor: Samuel L. Jackson

Al Pacino
Favorite Actress: Halle Berry
Favorite Song: “Unbelievable” by Notorious B.I.G.
Favorite Book: “The Color Purple”
Favorite Food: Lasagna
Hobbies/Interests: Enjoys drawing during his free time

Enjoys reading Sports Illustrated
Charities / Organizations Since 1998, has hosted annual Allen Iverson Celebrity Classic:

to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Hampton Roads, VA

Also founded the Cross Over Foundation

Interesting Facts

  • Iverson was sent to jail in 1993
  • He was later granted clemency.
  • A professional hairdresser drives from New Jersey twice a week to do Iverson’s hair.
  • Iverson only wore Jordan sneakers as a kid. Whenever they came out, his mom would do anything to get him a pair.
  • When he was in jail, friends and family created t-shirts saying “Free Allen” or “Free Bubbachuck”.
  • During games, Iverson’s mom can always be seen behind the basket with a big poster saying “That’s my boy #3!”
  • When Allen was young, he drew a life-size mural of Michael Jordan on the door. Allen Iverson is a GREAT artist.
  • While at college, Allen and Tawanna had their first child, a girl named Tiaura.
  • Philadelphia was the only NBA city Allen visited..he loved the city
  • The draft summer of ‘96 Allen played in Japan with other college standouts and won silver medal.
  • Iverson gave his Rookie of the year award to his mom, saying that he wouldn’t have been anywhere without her.
  • Allen is good friends with Mase, Da Brat and Jermaine Dupree.
  • He drives a Mercedes,a Bently Azure,and a Range Rover.
  • He has jewelry worth $300000 and a watch worth $80000.
  • Sometimes, Allen’s house gets so noisy that he checks into the closest Holiday Inn.
  • Iverson is afraid of his mother dying, and has said that he wants to go before her.
  • He wants to have the word “Misunderstood” on his grave.
  • His jersey is among the top 5 selling jerseys in the country.
  • Allen’s daughter, Tiaura sticks to her father like glue. She watches daddy’s every move and gets grumpy if Allen even hints that he’s going somewhere.
  • Tiaura is a lot like Allen, talkative and friendly.
  • Has a daughter, Tiaura, and two sons, Allen II and Isaiah Rahsaan

14 Comments for this entry

  • tessa johnson
    February 20th, 2009 on 7:25 am

    i love iverson ha has been my favorite basketball player ever since the first time i seen him play

    keep up the good work Iverson

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  • Yago
    February 20th, 2009 on 11:57 pm

    i think the best possible players togheter in NBA is Allen Iverson+Vince Carter
    A.I= THE Perfect Ankle Breaker and the best Dribbler ever
    Air Canada= THE perfect Rim Breaker and the nest Dunker ever
    Allen Iverson + Vince Carter= OMG!

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  • Gizem
    March 11th, 2009 on 8:42 am

    I am from sweden and i love Allen , he is my idol. I don’t know how to meet him , i want to go to his games but i can’t it is so far away :(, i love you allen :’( …
    Please someone, help!!!!!! :(

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  • Annikan Okutinyang
    March 24th, 2009 on 6:26 am

    YO Iverson you the best. Your story is inspiring and yo are a good example for Canada and America’s black youth. We should hang out sometime in the Big D

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  • Chris Allen
    March 25th, 2009 on 2:54 pm

    Yo Iverson you are the best. Also I think if you post up a few of your drawing that would be cool. And also I am going to come to one of your games when you come to New York on April 8th.

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  • rashadprincewilliams11
    March 29th, 2009 on 5:04 pm

    i know every thing about allen iverson and im glad to know that much …….oh ai im older than your son my a year i hope we can play ball in the future i’d “bubbachuck”

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  • kristina
    April 14th, 2009 on 6:03 am

    your a doofball
    who hit someone with a chair

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  • cole
    April 14th, 2009 on 11:33 am

    Your the best basketball player Ive ever seen and your the best i hope to see you at the game in Newyork.

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  • TOMMY HODSON
    May 13th, 2009 on 12:52 pm

    AMAZING PLAYER WHEN I PLAY BBALL I TRY TO PLAY LIKE ALLEN BUT I KNOW I AM NOTHING LIKE HIM BUT I HOPE WHEN I GET OLDER AND BETTER I HOPE I COULD BE HALF AS GOOD AS ALLEN

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  • jaydogg843
    May 17th, 2009 on 6:34 am

    I’ve always seen beyond the thug appeal and see something much softer. Allen will defend himself yet I can tell he is indeed a great person. Still today he is my favorite player and most likely always will be.

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  • Alan
    June 13th, 2009 on 7:49 am

    Since I’m young I wasn’t even alive when Iverson was in college and drafted by the 76ers, but ever since he’s been my favorite player throughout any sport. Iverson wants a championship and I can tell, he’s softer than people think and that’s my favorite player.

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  • allenfan
    June 20th, 2009 on 1:20 am

    I hope Allen will go to a team in which he feels good. For him the most important thing is not to win a ring, but to know his teammates love playin with him. It would be beautiful to see him with coach Brown again. I feel sad about last season, the Pistons were a mistake. Thats not A.I.s team . Last was his worst season, but to come off the bench…thats a disgrace. Allen deserves better…

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  • MRS. CARLOTTA RILEY
    June 29th, 2009 on 10:27 am

    God bless your Mother to live a long long long time to when the time comes your soul and hers will be satisfied to let her go to be with God. You need to live a long long long time for your children.
    God bless your family in Our Lord’s Name Christ Jesus.
    Mrs. Riley&Sons

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