Allen Iverson, the face of the Sixers franchise up until December 2006, returned to the Wachovia Center last Wednesday night. It was his first visit to the arena since his trade to the Denver Nuggets. The reception from the crowd: incredible. Iverson received a standing ovation for what seemed like three minutes in length (51 seconds). One of the most beloved Sixers in recent history, he led the 2001 squad to the NBA Finals against the Lakers, eventually falling 4 games to 1.
With the fanfare that the return of a city’s former superstar brings this article will examine the career of Iverson in a Sixer uniform from draft day to trade day in 2006 to his return Wednesday night. Career stats as a Sixer, accomplishments as a Sixer, and what he has done since the move to Denver will all be covered in this article.
