Allen Iverson Height, Weight, Wingspan, Shoe Size, Position, Draft, DOB and more

Last Updated on January 10, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake

Here is the detailed information about Allen Iverson:

• Full Name: Allen Ezail Iverson
• Nickname: A.I., The Answer
• Nationality: United States
• DOB: Born on June 7, 1975
• Hometown: Hampton, Virginia, USA
• Wingspan: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
• Weight: 165 lbs (75 kg)
• Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
• Shoe Size: 11 (US)
• Shoes Worn: Reebok Question, Reebok Answer 1, Reebok Answer 2, Reebok Answer 3, Reebok Answer 4, Reebok Answer 5, Reebok Answer 6, Reebok Answer 7, Reebok Answer 8, Reebok Question 2, Reebok Answer 9, Reebok Answer 10, Reebok Answer 11, Reebok Question 3, Reebok Answer 12, Reebok Answer 13, Reebok Q96, Reebok Answer 14,
• Position: Point Guard / Shooting Guard
• Number: #3 (76ers), #3 (Nuggets), #1 (Pistons), #3 (Grizzlies)
• High School:
  • Bethel High School (Hampton, Virginia):
    • Iverson was a star in both basketball and football.
    • Led his high school to state championships in both sports in his junior year (1992–1993).

• College:
  • Georgetown University (1994–1996):
    • Played two seasons under coach John Thompson.
    • Averaged 23 points per game and won Big East Defensive Player of the Year twice.
• Draft: 1996 NBA Draft, 1st overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Teams:
  • Philadelphia 76ers (1996–2006, 2009-2010)
  • Denver Nuggets (2006–2008)
  • Detroit Pistons (2008–2009)
  • Memphis Grizzlies (2009)
  • Besiktas (2010–2011)
• 2K Rating: 96 (76ers), 90 (Nuggets)
• Kids: Allen Iverson has five children:

1. • Tiaura Iverson
   • Allen Iverson II (Deuce)
   • Isaiah Rahsaan Iverson
   • Dream Alijha Iverson
   • Messiah Lauren Iverson

• Siblings: Allen Iverson has two half-sisters, Iiesha Iverson, and Brandy Iverson
• Net Worth: Allen Iverson Contract History

Allen Iverson is famous for wearing Reebok shoes since signing a lifetime deal with them in 2001. The deal was said to favor Reebok but Iverson was willing to sign it anyway since he felt they always stood by him even though his childhood didn’t go as well as it might have. Iverson wasn’t a tall player and may have been shorter than his recorded height. I estimate him to be 5’8 when I rsearch photos and compare him to other players. He relied on his quickness and vertical leap to get by players and score. Thus, many basketball players who admired Iverson also wanted to wear his shoes to try to gain some of that athletic advantage for themselves.

Notes:

• Allen Iverson is one of the greatest scorers in NBA history who has a tremendous amount of respect for Michael Jordan. When Iverson spent time in prison, he thought he wouldn’t get to play in the NBA, but he got his chance when coach John Thompson of Georgetown University was willing to take a chance on him. Iverson remained out of trouble and was drafted in 1996.

Fun Facts

• He was a part of the best draft class of all time (the 1996 NBA Draft).
• He was the shortest and lightest player to win the NBA MVP award.
• He was sent to prison as a teenager by a corrupt judge who wanted to make an example out of him.
• He was originally given a 15-year prison sentence.
• Prison became easier for him when he realized that he wasn’t getting out because it meant he could accept his fate.
• He never stretched at all during his NBA playing career.
• He changed the game by showing that you can be one of the best basketball players in the world without being tall.
• He has a lot of respect for Michael Jordan as a basketball player and doesn’t think he comes close to MJ.
• He has said he would prefer having the basketball game of Latrell Sprewell over Michael Jordan.

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