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 The opened training in Jacksonville at University of North Florida to begin final preparations for the. Only 76ers guard Allen Iverson and San Antonio Spurs Tim Duncan, remain from the team that qualified for the Olympic berth last summer in Puerto Rico.

"I wouldn't trade this experience for the world. I'm blessed to be on this team, Iverson said after the first practice session. I wasn't going to miss the opportunity to play for my country, the greatest country in the world. I want to give something back to a country that has given me the opportunity to make a living playing a game I love. It's a tribute to my high school coach, Mike Bailey, my college coach, John Thompson, to Larry Brown, to all the coaches and all the teammates I've ever had. Most of all, it's a tribute to my wife and kids, who always keep me mentally strong when things aren't going so well. And it's a tribute to myself, too, after everything I've been through."                    

General Info

Full Name: Allen Ezail Iverson Nick Name: The Answer, Bubbachuck Jersey Number: 3 Team: Philadelphia 76ers Position: Point / Shooting Guard Date of Birth: June 7, 1975 Place of Birth: Hampton, VA Height: 6'0" / 1.83 m Vertical Leap: 44" / 1.1 m Weight: 165 lbs / 75.8 kg College: Georgetown (Hoyas) High School: Bethel High (Bruins) Aquired: 1st overall,1996 draft (Philadelphia) Salary / Contracts: Philadelphia 76ers - 71 million over 6 years(2000) Reebok - 40 million for 5 years(1996)

Personal Info

Parents: Father: Allen Broughton Mother: Ann Iverson Siblings: Two sisters, Brandy and Iiesha Girlfriend / Fiancée / Spouce Tawanna Turner (highschool sweetheart since 16 years old, married on August 2001) Children: Daugther: Tiaura (born in 1994, while A.I. was at college) Son: Allen II or "Deuce" (born in 1997) Favorite Actor: Samuel L. Jackson Al Pacino Favorite Actress: Halle Berry Favorite Song: "Unbelievable" by Notorious B.I.G. Favorite Book: "The Color Purple" Favorite Food: Lasagna Hobbies/Interests: Enjoys drawing during his free time Enjoys reading Sports Illustrated Charities / Organizations Since 1998, has hosted annual Allen Iverson Celebrity Classic: to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Hampton Roads, VA Also founded the Cross Over Foundation

Interesting Facts

Iverson was sent to jail in 1993 He was later granted clemency. A professional hairdresser drives from New Jersey twice a week to do Iverson's hair. Iverson only wore Jordan sneakers as a kid. Whenever they came out, his mom would do anything to get him a pair. When he was in jail, friends and family created t-shirts saying "Free Allen" or "Free Bubbachuck". During games, Iverson's mom can always be seen behind the basket with a big poster saying "That's my boy #3!" When Allen was young, he drew a life-size mural of Michael Jordan on the door. Allen Iverson is a GREAT artist. While at college, Allen and Tawanna had their first child, a girl named Tiaura. Philadelphia was the only NBA city Allen visited..he loved the city The draft summer of '96 Allen played in Japan with other college standouts and won silver medal. Iverson gave his Rookie of the year award to his mom, saying that he wouldn't have been anywhere without her. Allen is good friends with Mase, Da Brat and Jermaine Dupree. He drives a Mercedes,a Bently Azure,and a Range Rover. He has jewelry worth $300000 and a watch worth $80000. Sometimes, Allen's house gets so noisy that he checks into the closest Holiday Inn. Iverson is afraid of his mother dying, and has said that he wants to go before her. He wants to have the word "Misunderstood" on his grave. His jersey is among the top 5 selling jerseys in the country. Allen's daughter, Tiaura sticks to her father like glue. She watches daddy's every move and gets grumpy if Allen even hints that he's going somewhere. Tiaura is a lot like Allen, talkative and friendly.

Last Season's Statistics

PPG:26.4                                                                                                                                   

RPG:3.70

APG:6.8

EFF:+18.19

Season Highs / Career Highs
	2003-04 HIGHS	CAREER HIGHS
Points	50 vs. Atlanta 11/29/03	58 vs. Houston 1/15/02
Field Goals Made	20 vs. Atlanta 11/29/03	21 vs. Houston 1/15/02
Field Goals Attempted	34 vs. Atlanta 11/29/03	42 vs. Houston 1/15/02
Three Point Field Goals Made	5 2 Times	6 3 Times
Three Point Field Goals Attempted	11 vs. Miami 10/28/03	14 @ Chicago 4/07/97
Free Throws Made	18 vs. Toronto 12/02/03	18 vs. Toronto 12/02/03
Free Throws Attempted	23 vs. Toronto12/02/03	23 2 Times
Offensive Rebounds	3 @ Cleveland 11/15/03	5 4 Times
Defensive Rebounds	7 2 Times	9 3 Times
Total Rebounds	9 vs. Chicago 12/04/03	11 vs. Golden State 3/30/01
Assists	14 @ Denver 2/17/04	15 2 Times
Steals	8 @ Chicago 11/07/03	9 2 Times
Blocks	1 5 Times	3 vs. Chicago 4/17/98
Minutes Played	50 2 Times