Allen Iverson, born in 1975 in Hampton, Virginia, is a former professional basketball player who became one of the most iconic and influential athletes in the sport. He played 14 seasons in the NBA, primarily for the Philadelphia 76ers, and was known for his exceptional scoring ability and quickness on the court. Iverson won numerous awards during his career, including the NBA MVP in 2001, and he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016.