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The life of NBA superstar Allen Iverson can really be described as a drama.

Updated: Jun 5



Iverson's life was a drama, from his rise to NBA fame and high salary to his subsequent profligacy, gambling addiction and credit crisis, all of which he caused.

After his retirement, he even fell into a bankrupt situation and could not afford a hamburger.


Iverson had a tortuous upbringing. He was introduced to basketball at age 9 and didn't like it until he saw players on his football team play.



In high school, he showed talent in a variety of sports, including football, basketball, and American football.


In the 1996 NBA draft, he successfully became the first pick, although his height is only 1.83 meters, but he won people's respect with his outstanding strength.

Iverson's classic looks on the court, such as trench heads and arm covers, have become representative of fashion trends.


He had a huge impact on the NBA, creating a culture where people copied his elbow pads and tattoos, not least because of his spirit.



Even though he is not tall, he can still play wonderful games, lead the team to the finals, and win people's respect.

After his retirement, some people suggested Iverson go to the NBA coaching, but he refused, thinking that the salary of players is too high now, if you go to coach, teach the players to take more money than himself, then what is the point?


Despite earning $200 million in his career, he quickly ran into financial trouble due to his lavish spending.


Iverson's finances are staggering, and although he made a lot of money during his career, his profligacy in life got him into trouble.


He spent as much as $20,000 a month and often gave gifts to friends and family, only to see them leave him when he faced bankruptcy.


His mother even had to give up her luxury car and take the bus instead.

In addition to financial problems, Iverson's personal life was turbulent.

He was addicted to gambling and could lose $1 million in a single night, leading to his divorce from his wife.


After the divorce, the court awarded custody of the children to his wife, calling him the worst father ever.


Eventually, he had to return to the court again to make money.

Although Iverson has had some problems making money, he still signed a lifetime contract that pays him $800,000 a year, and the NBA will pay him an $8,000 monthly pension at age 45.


However, whether his life can be guaranteed is still up to him to choose.

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