Iverson was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in 1996 as the top pick!

Record-breaking rookie season April 12, 1997, the first 50 points of his career

In three consecutive games, Iverson scored 44, 40 and 44 points respectively, and on this night when the 76ers visited Cleveland, Iverson was on fire, hitting 17 of 32 shots, scoring 50 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds. One night after the pen ~ fun ~ www.biquge.info the pavilion, Iverson scored 40 points again, making it 5 consecutive games to score 40, and he set an NBA record as a rookie. Rightfully enough, he was once named Man of the Month. And the total score of 1,787 points in the first season also set a new NBA record.

Scoring has never been difficult for Iverson, and he has broken various NBA records countless times since then.

Meet Larry Brown, a pair of feuding mentors and apprentices to write a legend in May 1997, when Iverson met Larry Brown

In the 1996-97 season, the Philadelphia 76ers won just 20 games, a result that much to the displeasure of the team's president, Patrick Close, and shortly after the season ended, the team's general manager Brandgreenberg and head coach Johnny.

Davis was fired. Iverson himself said: "We need a coach who can tell us exactly what to do and who can lead us into the fast lane. It would be better if he could be more kind so that we can communicate more easily. If you look at my stats: the highest number of turnovers in the league (337), you know I'm still a rookie, there's still a long way to go, and I can't do it alone, I need a mentor, like Thompson did in college. ”

A month later, Larry Brown, who had been in charge of the 76ers after 25 years of coaching, officially became the 23-year-old Iverson's "mentor." Since then, the two have begun a difficult run-in, on the one hand, the two have difficulty agreeing with each other's dress, living habits, and even the way they speak; On the other hand, the two who are stubborn, stubborn, and never give up are so similar.

Shortened season, but won the first scoring champion on May 5, 1999, the first NBA scoring champion

He scored 33 points on 11-of-28 shooting, which was just an ordinary night for Iverson in 1998-99. But on that day, he officially became the NBA scoring champion with an average of 26.8 points per game, becoming the second league scoring champion in 76ers history after Chamberlain, and becoming the sixth player in team history to enter the league's first team. At the same time, Iverson also led the 76ers to end the regular season with 28 wins and 22 losses, and entered the playoffs again after eight years.

Despite the problems between AI and head coach Larry Brown, there is no doubt that the 76ers are getting better and better under the leadership of these two diehards.

The first playoff game, the magic on May 9, 1999, the first playoff game of his career

In the first playoff game of his career, the AI faced the Magic team with two guard pairs, Anfernee Hardaway and Darrell Armstrong, and they also stood beside the cheap power forward Horris Grant and the simple and efficient scoring guard Nick Anderson. In this regard, Iverson once again showed his bravery and fearlessness, hitting 12 goals from 29 shots, cutting 30 points, 7 assists and 5 rebounds, leading the team to its first victory.

Later, they eliminated the Magic, only to be swept by the Cavaliers in the second round, and Iverson was not disappointed: "We've come a long way this year, we've learned a lot, and we've brought the passion back to Philadelphia. Now, let's look forward to an even more brilliant next season. What's more, by the end of Iverson's third NBA season, he had gone from being a "dangerous guy" to one of the league's most popular stars.

Repeatedly absent from training, caught in transfer rumors In July 2000, he was caught in transfer rumors

After finishing fifth in the East and returning home in the second round of the East for the second season in a row, Iverson was surrounded by transfer rumors in the summer of 2000. At the time, Iverson, who was repeatedly absent from practice and had too few passes on the court, made head coach Brown completely angry: "Maybe Iverson should learn to share it with others, and it's clear that he can't do his best in all 48 minutes. So for a while, rumors that the 76ers were going to trade Iverson for Grant Hill or Lamar Odom came and went.

In late July, the 76ers, Pistons, Lakers and Hornets reached a preliminary four-team deal involving multiple players. Among them, Iverson and Geiger will be traded to the Pistons, and the 76ers will get Eddie Jones of the Hornets and Glenn 183 of the Lakers; Rice and Williams of the Pistons. But because Geiger was unwilling to give up the $5 million liquidated damages that the 76ers owed him, and the Pistons' salary capped, the deal fell through.

At the end of August, Iverson's name was finally removed from the 76ers' transfer list.

Outbreak of the season, All-Star Game director reversal February 11, 2001, All-Star Game MVP

Iverson, who experienced transfer rumors, did not show his anger as expected, or vented his anger on the pitch. He calmly told the general manager: "Let him pass in the past, let's not get entangled anymore." All I care about is the game, I respect the coach, I respect my team-mates, I will make a difference and I will work harder than before. And AI fulfilled his promise, leading the 76ers to a 41-13 record before the All-Star break, and he himself was named to the Eastern Conference Stars team again.

In everyone's general impression, the All-Star Game is a stage for players to perform, there will not be too many real battles here, and the side that is behind by a large score will be very interesting to let go of the game. However, such a theory is unacceptable to Iverson, who will never give up, for the rest of his life, so the most classic Jedi reversal in the history of the NBA All-Star Game was staged. With nine minutes left in the game, the East team trailed by 21 points, and Iverson got up from the bench when people started talking about who would be the MVP in the West.

In the following game, there were only two figures on the court, Iverson and Kobe, and the AI bombarded the score again and again, and the East Force narrowed the gap a little bit. In the final moments of the game, he assisted Marbury in time, and the latter hit a three-point shot, 111-110, and the Eastern comeback was successful! Of course, Iverson, who scored a game-high 25 points, became the MVP. Iverson is exactly that, even if everyone chooses to give up, he will fight until the last minute.

Becoming the Most Valuable Player of the Regular SeasonApril 15, 2001, the Most Valuable Player of the Regular Season

89-82, the 76ers ended the 2000-02 regular season with a win, and Iverson also became the scoring and steal leader with 31.1 points and 2.51 steals per game, and became the first NBA player to break the 30-point mark in a season since Michael Jordan in 1996. More importantly, he led the team to the top spot in the Atlantic Division for the first time in 10 years, and he himself became the MVP of the regular season, after Chamberlain, Julius Irving and Moses Malone, the fourth in the history of the 76ers to win this award.

"The transfer that summer pushed me to do one thing, and that was to win the title. I used to look in the mirror and look back on all the mistakes I did in the past and I was hoping that after this season I could face the mirror again and say to myself that I really did my best. Iverson expressed his motivation to move forward. Brown was also very happy: "Maybe it took me too much time to go through too many events to really get to know this kid, he is not good at times, but I know his heart. When you learn about his upbringing, you will admire him even more, and in the NBA, apart from Jordan, he is the only one who can make such a big impact on the team and the city. ”

Last-minute maturity against Carter, Game 7 against Toronto Raptors on May 20, 2001

The first 6 games of the Eastern Conference semifinals that year were completely between Carter and Iverson

In the first game, Iverson scored 36 points, Carter scored 35 points, and the Raptors narrowly won 96-93; In Game 2, Iverson scored an eye-popping 54 points, including 19 of the 76ers' final 20 points, and the 76ers tied the overall score 97-92; In Game 3, Carter scored 50 points, and the Raptors won 102-78; In Game 4, Iverson scored 30 points to help the 76ers tie the overall score at 2-2 again......

It wasn't until Game 7 that Iverson showed his maturity in the face of the Raptors' multi-player package, and he wisely chose to assist his teammates to score. McGee scored a 76ers-high 22 points, and Iverson dished out a record 16 assists despite scoring only 21 points to lead his team to the Eastern Conference Finals 88-87. "I've finally proven myself and I don't care if I have to score 40 points, if I can get a triple-double. I only care about winning the game, I want to be a role model for others and keep trying to surpass myself. I succeeded, and I really worked hard and gained a lot. Iverson said excitedly after the game.

Full of injuries, he still carried the 76ers to the Finals on June 3, 2001, Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals

The Eastern Conference Finals are still Iverson and the opponent's boss, but this time the opponent is replaced by Ray Allen. In Game 6, Ray Allen scored 41 points, and although Iverson scored an even crazier 46 points, he was powerless to prevent the Bucks from tying the total score and dragging the series into Game 7.

At this time, Iverson had to fight not only against his opponents, but also with his own injuries. After a season of fierce battles, he was already covered with injuries: "I've been injured all season, who makes me not as tall and strong as everyone else? But that doesn't stop me from racing. "In the crucial battle, the 76ers need Iverson, and they need his incredible courage to drive the fighting spirit of his teammates. The AI didn't hesitate to lead the team to a 108-91 108-91 victory over the Bucks and advance to the Finals with 44 points, seven assists, six rebounds and two steals, a day that was a holiday for all of Philadelphia, and Iverson was undoubtedly their hero.

Enemies of the world, shocked the world On June 6, 2001, the first game of the finals was defeated by the Lakers

Unlike the 76ers, who went through a lot of difficulties to reach the finals, the Lakers went all the way on the other side, and they were favored by the media before the game with Kobe and O'Neal. In response, Iverson said: "Of course the Lakers have a psychological advantage, and they have a lot more rest than ours, and they have home-court advantage. They definitely want to sweep us 4-0. However, we are not vegetarians either, and we fight every game as if it were a do-or-die battle because we know that opportunities do not come easily. ”

Sure enough, AI fulfilled his promise under the attention of hundreds of millions of viewers around the world, and he was crisscrossing the Lakers' home court, rushing forward and back, leaving the opponent helpless. In the end, Iverson scored 48 points, 6 assists and 5 steals in the whole game, and helped the 76ers win an incredible away victory over the Lakers in overtime. Although the Lakers then won four consecutive games to win the championship, the AI's indomitable spirit on the court won the love of fans around the world.

The grudge master and apprentice finally parted ways in May 2003 and said goodbye to Larry Brown

After a stellar 2000-01 season, the 76ers inevitably began to decline. Iverson was in the middle of it, trying to stop the team's downfall.

In the 2001-02 season, he ranked No. 1 in the league in points (31.4), steals (2.8) and minutes played (43.7 minutes) per game, and was the first player in NBA history to rank first in all three statistics. In the 2002-03 season, he played full time for the first time in his career, ranking third in the league in points per game (27.6 points) and first in steals (2.74) and minutes played per game (42.5).

However, the 76ers' record has been worse year after year. Finally, in May 2003, 76ers head coach Larry Brown resigned as head coach and became head coach of the Detroit Pistons. Iverson and Brown, the master and apprentice full of feuds, finally parted ways.

Hit 60 points and ushered in Webb's career-high score on February 12, 2005

On this night, the 76ers faced the challenge of the Magic at home, Iverson hit 17 of 36 shots, made a horrific 27 free throws, and hit 24 of them, slashed 60 points, 6 assists and 5 steals, a new career high, and the team also won the victory.

There was also good news at the time, and that was that AI was about to welcome Chris Webber as its partner. Although Webber is tired by injuries and has struggled to show the courage of the year, the outside world is still quite expecting the combination of these two popular superstars.

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The 76ers' AI won the MVP in Denver on February 14, 2005, the second All-Star Game MVP trophy

The 2005 All-Star Game was staged at Pepsi Center in Denver, which was later considered a fate. Iverson, who started in the East, broke through to Carter as soon as he opened the game and helped the latter hit the first goal of the game. After that, Iverson enjoyed the game from start to finish, finishing with 15 points and 10 assists and being named the Most Valuable Player of the All-Star Game for the second time.

Now, that may be the last honor of Iverson's career.

Transferred to the Nuggets, had the intention to kill the enemy but was unable to return to the sky On December 22, 2006, the Nuggets made their debut

Finally, Iverson, the former Philadelphia icon, left the 76ers and joined the Denver Nuggets in the West, wearing the Nuggets' No. 3 jersey.

In his debut, AI came off the bench and scored 22 points and 10 assists on 9-of-15 shooting, and it was clear that he wanted to integrate into the team as soon as possible, so he paid great attention to passing the ball to his teammates during the game. However, the tunneling still lost the game 96-101, and Iverson's Denver debut was a mixed bag. In the two years since, he and Carmelo Anthony have become the league's most offensive backcourt pairing, but the golden pair has never been able to help Denver reach the second round of the playoffs.

And Iverson's own data is also getting worse.

Settled in the Motor City, the wrong combination on November 6, 2008, transferred to the Pistons

Finally, shortly after the start of the season, Iverson and Pistons' Billups swapped owners and came to Detroit, the Motor City.

However, the Pistons will not forget Billups, Michael Curry is a rookie head coach, Iverson has been difficult to integrate into the Pistons, and there are even rumors that the Pistons are deliberately negative and rejects AI. And in the days when Iverson was out due to injury, the Pistons won consecutive games, which strengthened Curry's determination to abandon Iverson. As a result, the AI was gradually reduced to the team's bench, with Starkey and Hamilton occupying the starting positions in the Motor City.

Although Iverson sacrificed a lot for the honor of the team, he was still ostracized in the end.

The next stop for AI, I don't know where to ...... On April 4, 2009, the season was completely reimbursed

Back to the beginning of the article, the Pistons officially announced today that Iverson is out for the season due to a back injury.

At the end of this season, AI is about to become a free agent, and he has previously said: "If I am still asked to play as a substitute next season, I would rather retire early." Iverson also knows that he has encountered a big problem that has never been seen before in his career, and it is a question of whether a team dares to ask for him after this season, let alone a big contract. After making countless sacrifices for the team, he was abandoned by the team.

Later, he moved to the Grizzlies, averaging only 12.4 points per game, and was finally called back by the Philadelphia 76ers, but the salary was pitiful.

The last game was the 76ers vs. Jazz, and after the game, Iverson kissed the 76ers home logo goodbye affectionately.

In the end, I chose to retire!!

I love Iverson's can-and-done, great scorer! (To be continued.) )