Dumars cited Iverson's ongoing back injury as the reason for his deactivation, although two days prior Iverson stated publicly that he'd rather retire than be moved to the bench as Pistons coach Michael Curry had decided. A four time scoring champion, winning the NBA scoring title during the 1998–99, 2000–01, 2001–02, and 2004–05 seasons, Iverson was one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history, despite his relatively small stature (listed at 6 feet, 0 inches, or 183 centimeters). Although Iverson did not touch Godfrey himself, Godfrey sued Iverson for the injuries caused by his bodyguard. [47] Iverson missed a then-career-high 34 games in a disastrous season that saw the Sixers miss the postseason for the first time since the 1997 season. All charges against him were later dropped after the judge cited lack of evidence with contradictory statements from witnesses. Iverson won Rookie of the Year after averaging 23.5 points per game, which included a 50 point breakout game. Required fields are marked *. On 12 drives to the basket, he drew five fouls, three of which Donaghy whistled himself, and did not receive a call on one play in which Utah's Mehmet Okur clearly fouled him. https://t.co/Yy9GlWayyk. In this case, however, there is still the potential for controversy surrounding the future proceeds from Iverson’s Reebok endorsement. Before Iverson's Nuggets played the Utah Jazz on January 6, 2007, Donaghy said he and the two other officials working the game agreed not to give Iverson favorable calls as a way to "teach him a lesson." [80] He shot 70 percent from the field in the game. Iverson was born in Hampton, Virginia, to a single 15-year-old mother, Ann Iverson, and was given his mother's maiden name after his father Allen Broughton left her. Pierce was also not overly popular with players that were not his teammates. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. He also hosts the 76ers podcast Rights to Ricky Sanchez. Allen Iverson likely doesn't even know I exist. [88] His final NBA game was a loss against Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls on February 20, 2010. Contact An Experienced Family Law Attorney 847-680-8520, On behalf of The Law Office Of Cynthia L. Lazar | Jan 22, 2013 | Uncategorized. Allen Iverson was an MVP in 2001. [25] He broke Wilt Chamberlain's rookie record of three straight games with at least 40 points, doing so in five straight games, including a 50-point effort in Cleveland against the Cavaliers. [46] Iverson later reunited with Brown when Iverson became the co-captain of the 2004 United States Olympic men's basketball team.