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NBA Legend Allen Iverson Announces Personal News on Monday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Max Escarpio | Last updated Aug 11, 2025 6:12 PM ET

The NBA season is slowly approaching, making way for players around the league to earn themselves a title.

Some of the biggest stars in the league are looking to win a championship, such as LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Kevin Durant, Joel Embiid and more.

While the current players battle it out, former league stars like Allen Iverson have been busy outside of the white lines.

On Monday, Iverson made an announcement regarding his personal life. Iverson revealed that his book tour will kickoff in October.

"I’m excited to announce that my book tour kicks off this October," Iverson said. "I can’t wait to share my memoir with you. Grab your copy now at bit.ly/AllenIversonBook, or click the link in my bio."

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Allen Iverson's book tour will begin in New York and continue through New Jersey, Washington DC and Louisiana. His memoir, which he created after a legendary career in the NBA, is called "Misunderstood."

Iverson detailed his journey in the NBA and hardships throughout his life in and out basketball, widely regarded as one of the most influential players in league history.

Allen Iverson is widely known for his time with the Philadelphia 76ers. He played for the 76ers from 1996 to 2006.

Iverson also spent time with the Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons and Memphis Grizzlies during his NBA career. During his career, Iverson was named an 11-time All-Star and won the MVP award in the 2001 season.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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