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NBA Legend Allen Iverson Announces Personal News on Saturday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Max Escarpio | Last updated Dec 13, 2025 9:13 PM ET

Allen Iverson is well-known as one of the greatest guards in the history of the NBA, spending most of his prime with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Iverson was one of the most influential players in the game of basketball, bringing a swagger that was uncommon in the league while showing a ball-handling skillset the NBA had never seen.

The former NBA star retired from the NBA in 2010 after 14 years in the league.

Amid his retirement from the NBA, Iverson is bringing his swag elsewhere. The Hall of Fame guard announced that he's hosting a holiday party, coined "Home for the Holidays," an black party.

The doors are set to open at 8 p.m. ET on December 24th. It's listed as a semi-formal event with tickets that are now available on Eventbrite. Allen Iverson's party has an age restriction of people 30 and over.

"Be there or hear about it," Iverson said.

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Allen Iverson shared the news on social media, where he has over 14.8 million followers. The NBA legend often posts throwbacks from his playing days, photos of his current events and various announcements on his off-court arrangements.

Former Philadelphia 76ers player Allen Iverson. © Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

In his 14-year career, Allen Iverson spent time with the Philadelphia 76ers, Denver Nuggets, Memphis Grizzlies, and Detroit Pistons.

Iverson retired from the NBA with the following accolades: 2000-01 MVP, four-time scoring champion, two-time All-Star game MVP, seven-time All-NBA and 11-time All-Star.

The NBA legend averaged 26.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game throughout his 14-year career.

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

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