Allen Iverson: podcast appearances and interviews

Allen Ezail Iverson, born on June 7, 1975, is an American former professional basketball player recognized as an NBA Hall of Famer. Known by the nickname the Answer, Iverson played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association as both a shooting guard and point guard. He was named NBA Rookie of the Year in 1997 following his debut with the Philadelphia 76ers, and was selected an NBA All-Star 11 times. Iverson earned the All-Star Game MVP Award in 2001 and 2005, and was the NBA Most Valuable Player in 2001. His impact on the game has been significant; he is regarded as one of the greatest scorers and ball handlers in NBA history and among the most influential athletes in American sports. Iverson's collegiate career at Georgetown University was marked by setting the school's record for career scoring average with 23.0 points per game and earning the Big East Defensive Player of the Year award twice. Selected first overall in the 1996 NBA draft, he played for several teams including the Philadelphia 76ers, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, and Memphis Grizzlies before ending his NBA career with the 76ers in the 2009–10 season. Iverson was a four-time NBA scoring champion and finished his career with a regular-season scoring average of 26.7 points per game, ranking seventh all-time. He represented the United States at the 2004 Summer Olympics, winning a bronze medal. After retiring from the NBA, Iverson played for Beşiktaş in Turkey and later served as a player-coach for 3’s Company in the BIG3 league.