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Allen Iverson is a basketball player that plays in the NBA for the Detroit Pistons. Allen Iverson also played for the Philadelphia 76ers and the Denver Nuggets earlier in his career. He is only six feet tall and weighs approximately 165 pounds soaking wet and yet Iverson is one of the most prolific scorers ever to play the game. Throughout the course of my report I will talk about Iverson's childhood, accomplishments, community service, goals, and his achievements.

Early Years

Allen Iverson was born into extreme poverty in Hampton, Virginia. His 15 year old mother (Ann Iverson) and his aging grandmother would have to raise Allen in one of the toughest neighborhoods in Virginia. Allen's father (Allen Broughton) never played …show more content…
Goals

Allen Iverson had this goal that he would not be denied by any means. He was going to rise his family from poverty at all costs. Allen's goal was to make it to the NBA and support his family back home in Hampton, Virginia. I think Allen Iverson was very successful at reaching his goals because he did make it to the NBA and he is supporting his family. No more struggle for the Iverson family with Allen Iverson's career income greater than $132 million. …show more content…
The NBA Cares is an organization for players and coaches in the NBA to help cities and the needy. Allen Iverson helped rebuild parts of New Orleans, LA after Hurricane Katrina came through and wrecked it. Iverson has also participated in the RipCity Foundation to help people near teammate Richard Hamilton's hometown in Pennsylvania. Allen Iverson has went to children's hospitals where he spoke to children with serious diseases about belief and courage. A kid was sent to Detroit from India with a life threatening disease. The kid was with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and his wish was to spend a day with Allen Iverson. Allen Iverson spent the day with the kid and gave him a pair of his sneakers and one of his jerseys, both were
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