Allen Iverson announced his retirement on Aug. 21, but he will "officially" announce it on Oct. 30 at the Philadelphia 76ers home opener against the Miami Heat, according to ESPN's Chris Broussard. Iverson will say goodbye to the NBA in the building that he shook with his fury through his prime.
Allen Iverson to officially announce retirement at 76ers home opener
Allen Iverson will say goodbye to Philadelphia, and the NBA, at the Sixers home opener.
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The game will tip off at 7 p.m. ET. No details on the event have been announced.
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What’s next for “The Answer”? His official retirement from a playing career has opened a new path and he may join the Sixers organization in an unspecified role, according to TNT’s David Aldridge.
Philadelphia fans will have a chance to shower the former first overall pick in the 1996 NBA draft, one-time MVP, four-time NBA scoring champion and unanswerable one with support, which is a fitting way for him to end his career. Till then, feel free to check out our collection of some of his most memorable moments.
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