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Legendary NBA Star Allen Iverson Announces He's Quit Drinking

Originally posted on The Spun | By Andrew Gould | Last updated Oct 7, 2025 12:57 PM ET

NBA legend Allen Iverson revealed that he's sober.

In a "CBS Mornings" interview aired on Tuesday, the same day LeBron James shared a "Decision 2.0" announcement that was merely a Hennessey advertisement, Iverson told Maurice DuBois that he quit drinking alcohol six months ago.

"One of my best decisions that I ever made in my life was to stop drinking," Iverson said.

Iverson said he feels better sober than he did before. The 50-year-old is proud of his choice, especially after seeing how it's positively affected his relationships.

"When you get drunk, you're not how you usually are," Iverson said. "The more and more I see it on other people, the more and more it makes me happy about the decision. The more and more I see how the people around me appreciate it, I love it."

DuBois added that Iverson's wife, Tawanna Turner, is happy he's stopped drinking. They divorced in 2013 but have since reconciled.

More on Iverson's CBS interview

PHILADELPHIA - APRIL 16: Allen Iverson #3 of the Philadelphia 76ers gestures to hear cheers from the crowd during the NBA game against the Washington Wizards at First Union Center on March 30, 2003 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Sixers won 107-87. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)Getty Images

Iverson is promoting his new memoir, "Misunderstood," which was published on Tuesday. The former point guard said the title stems from hurtful misconceptions that he experienced throughout his Hall of Fame career.

"Calling me a thug when I know I'm not. Judging me off of a look. I think that was one of the toughest things I really had to deal with," Iverson told CBS.

Allen's fashion style sparked the NBA to implement a stricter dress code, but the 11-time All-Star is now seen as a major influencer to the next generation.

"It was something that the NBA had never seen," Iverson said. "We've never seen anybody dressing like this with the diamond chains and the watches and cornrows. Right now, these guys in the NBA, they all have their own unique personalities. And dressing means a lot to them. Now I get the flowers for it, from them."

Iverson opened the book by referencing his infamous "We're talking about practice" press conference. He feels the public misconstrued the rant to claim he didn't like practice when he was angry about other issues within the Philadelphia 76ers.

"I definitely see the humor in it," he said. "But if you're me, you knew what was going on at the time. It wasn't funny back then."

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

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