How Many Years Did Allen Iverson Play in the NBA?
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Allen Iverson played in the NBA for 14 years, from 1996 to 2010. He was a 10-time All-Star and was named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player in 2001.
Allen Iverson’s NBA Career
Allen Iverson played 14 seasons in the NBA, from 1996 to 2010. He was drafted first overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1996 NBA Draft. Iverson was an All-Star for 10 seasons and won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award in 1997. He also won the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award in 2001 and 2005.
Iverson’s rookie season
Allen Iverson was the number one overall pick in the 1996 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. He was drafted out of Georgetown University, where he had a successful collegiate career. Iverson won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award in his first season, and was selected to the All-Rookie First Team. He averaged 23.5 points per game, which was second among all rookies, and led all rookies in steals per game with 2.1.
Iverson’s All-Star appearances
Iverson was selected for the All-Star game eleven times during his career, including ten consecutive seasons from 1999 to 2009. He was also named the All-Star MVP in 2001 and 2005.
Iverson’s MVP award
In his first year with the 76ers, Iverson was named MVP of the league. He was the youngest player ever to win the award at 23 years old. He was also named Rookie of the Year. In his second season, Iverson was again named MVP as he led the 76ers to the NBA Finals. Despite their loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in the finals, Iverson’s individual performance cemented his status as one of the best players in the league.
Iverson’s Post-NBA Career
Iverson played 14 seasons in the NBA, from 1996 to 2010. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016. After his retirement from the NBA, Iverson played basketball professionally in Turkey and the Philippines.
Iverson’s retirement
On October 30, 2013, Iverson announced his retirement from basketball, effective immediately. In his statement, he said: “I think it’s time. It’s the right thing to do. I mean, everything happens for a reason and I just think it’s my time.”
Iverson played his last NBA game on February 20, 2010, as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. He scored 10 points in a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Iverson played in 914 career NBA games (899 started), averaging 26.7 points, 6.2 assists and 3.7 rebounds per game.
Iverson’s return to the NBA
In October 2009, Iverson signed a deal with the Memphis Grizzlies. He was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers on December 3, 2009, in exchange for guard Andre Iguodala and forward Jason Smith. Sixers’ coach Eddie Jordan immediately announced that Iverson would return to his natural position of shooting guard, with Jerryd Bayless assuming the point guard duties.
On February 15, 2010, after missing nine games due to a hamstring injury, Iverson announced his retirement from the NBA.
