Allen Iverson through the years

High School Basketball: Portrait of Bethel HS Allen Iverson. Hampton, VA 7/14/1993 CREDIT: Bill Frakes (Photo by Bill Frakes /Sports Illustrated/Getty Images) (Set Number: X44633 )

High School Basketball: Nike All-Star Tournament: Bethel HS Allen Iverson in action at Hoosier Dome. Indianapolis, IN 7/10/1993 CREDIT: John Biever (Photo by John Biever /Sports Illustrated/Getty Images) (Set Number: X44623 )

LANDOVER, MD - JANUARY 10: Allen Iverson of the Georgetown Hoyas dribbles the ball up court during a basketball game against the Boston College Eagles at Capital Centre on January 10, 1995 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JUNE 1: Allen Iverson holds up a76ers uniform with NBA Commissioner David Stern after being drafted #1 by the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the 1996 NBA Draft on June 1,1996 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1996 NBAE (Photo by Vincent Manniello/NBAE via Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA - 1997: Allen Iverson #3 of the Philadelphia 76ers faces off at the perimeter against Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls at the First Union Center during the 1997 NBA season in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1997 NBAE (Photo by Lou Capozzola/NBAE/Getty Images)

INGLEWOOD, CA - 1997: Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers matches up against Allen Iverson #3 of the Philadelphia 76ers during a 1997 NBA game at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1997 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

CLEVELAND, OH - FEBRUARY 8: Allen Iverson #3 of the Eastern Conference poses with his MVP award after the 1997 Rookie All-Star game played February 8, 1997 at the Gund Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1997 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA - MAY 13: Allen Iverson #3 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots a layup over Sam Perkins #14 of the Indiana Pacers in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2000 NBA Playoffs at the First Union Center on May 13, 2000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Sixers defeated the Pacers 92-90. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2000 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

OAKLAND, CA - FEBRUARY 13: Allen Iverson #3 of the Eastern Conference All-Stars attempts a layup against Kobe Bryant #8 of the Western Conference All-Stars during the 2000 NBA All-Star Game at The Arena in Oakland on February 13, 2000 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2000 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, UNITED STATES: Allen Iverson (L) of the Philadelphia 76ers listens to offical Joe Crawford explain a foul against Iverson during the second half of his Eastern Conference semi-finals game against the Indiana Pacers 08 May, 2000, at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Pacers won the game 103-97 to lead the best-of-seven game series 2-0. (ELECTRONIC IMAGE) AFP PHOTO/Jeff HAYNES (Photo credit should read JEFF HAYNES/AFP/Getty Images)

2001: Michael Jordan embraces Allen Iverson of the Philadelphia 76''ers and Stephon Marbury of the New Jersey Nets during the 2001 All Star weekend in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright 2001 NBAE Mandatory Credit: Randy Belice/NBAE/Getty Images

PHILADELPHIA - 2001: Allen Iverson #3 of the Philadelphia 76ers displays his league MVP trophy before a 2001 NBA Game played at the First Union Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2001 NBAE (Photo by Andy Hayt/NBAE via Getty Images)

28 May 2001: Allen Iverson #3 and head coach Larry Brown of the Philadelphia 76ers in game four of the eastern conference finals against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The 76ers won 89-83. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Otto Greule/Allsport.

PHILADELPHIA - 2001: Allen Iverson #3 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses NBA Commissioner David Stern and the league MVP trophy during a 2001 NBA game at the First Union Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2001 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA - 2001: Allen Iverson #3 of the Philadelphia 76ers attempts a layup against Rick Fox #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2001 NBA Finals at the First Union Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2001 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

031234.SP.0606.finals4.RG Allen Iverson reacts after being called for charging in the fourth quarter during game three of the NBA Finals at the First Union Center in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 10, 2001. (Photo by Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

7 Feb 2002: Allen Iverson #3 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks to pass against the Charlotte Hornets during the NBA game at the Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, NC.NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright 2002 NBAE Mandatory credit: Kent Smith/NBAE/Getty Images

9 Feb 2002: Michael Jordan #23 of the Washington Wizards and Allen Iverson #6 of the Philadelphia 76ers pose for a portrait during the 2002 NBA All-Star Weekend at the First Union Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright 2002 NBAEMandatory credit: Andy Hayt/NBAE/Getty Images

PHILADELPHIA - MAY 1: Guard Allen Iverson #3 of the Philadelphia 76ers listens to referee Dick Baveta during game four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Boston Celtics during the 2002 NBA Playoffs at the First Union Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on May 1, 2002. The 76ers won 83-81. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2002 NBAE (Photo by Noren Trotman/NBAE/Getty Images)

AUBURN HILLS, MI - MAY 14: Allen Iverson #3 complains to an official during a break in play against the Detroit Pistons in Game five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2003 NBA Playoffs at The Palace of Auburn Hills on May 14, 2003 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The Pistons won 78-77. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.(Photo by: Tom Pidgeon/Getty Images)

Athens, Greece: American Allen Iverson sweeps the ground to get the ball during their Olympic Games men's basketball semi final match against Argentina 27 August 2004, at the Olympic Indoor Hall in Athens. Argentina won 89-87 to go into the finals for gold. AFP PHOTO/Donald EMMERT (Photo credit should read DONALD EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA - FEBRUARY 12: Allen Iverson #3 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives against Pat Garrity #8 of the Orlando Magic on February 12, 2005 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2005 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

DENVER - FEBRUARY 20: Allen Iverson #3 of the Eastern Conference All-Stars receives the MVP trophy from NBA Commissioner David Stern after the East defeated the West in the 54th All-Star Game, part of 2005 NBA All-Star Weekend at Pepsi Center on February 20, 2005 in Denver, Colorado. The East won 125-115. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA - FEBRUARY 22: Allen Iverson #3 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots against Donyell Marshall #24 and Zydrunas Ilgauskas #11 of the Cleveland Cavaliers on February 22, 2006 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2006 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA - APRIL 7: Allen Iverson #3 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the game against the Boston Celtics on April 7, 2006 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2006 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

DENVER - JANUARY 22: Carmelo Anthony #15 and Allen Iverson #3 of the Denver Nuggets during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on January 22, 2007 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2007 NBAE (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

DENVER - APRIL 28: Allen Iverson #3 of the Denver Nuggets goes to basket against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Four of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2008 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2008 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

AUBURN HILLS, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 4: Joe Dumars, President of the Detroit Piston introduces newly acquired Allen Iverson #1 to the media at a press conference held at The Palace of Auburn Hills on November 4, 2008 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2007 NBAE (Photo by Allen Einstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

PHOENIX - FEBRUARY 15: Western Conference Kobe Bryant (L) of the Los Angeles Lakers greets Eastern Conference All-Star Allen Iverson of the Detroit Pistons during the 58th NBA All-Star Game, part of 2009 NBA All-Star Weekend, at US Airways Center on February 15, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE/Getty Images)

MEMPHIS, TN - SEPTEMBER 10: Allen Iverson, of the Memphis Grizzlies shows off a Gibson Guitar he received as a gift from the Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau during a press conference announcing his signing with the Grizzlies on September 10, 2009 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 6: Allen Iverson #3 of the Memphis Grizzlies drives against Derek Fisher #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the game on November 6, 2009 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 114-98. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA - DECEMBER 7: Allen Iverson #3 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives the ball against Chauncey Billups #1 of the Denver Nuggets during the game on December 7, 2009 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 1: Allen Iverson #3 of the Philadelphia 76ers stands on court during the retirement of his jersey at the Wells Fargo Center March 1, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2014 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 04: Basketball Hall of Fame former inductee Bill Walton hands current inductee Allen Iverson a jersey during the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame 2016 Class Announcement at a filming of Sports Center at House of Blues on April 4, 2016 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Eric Kayne/Getty Images)

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