Only the Strong Survive: The Odyssey of Allen Iverson
by Larry Platt
from HarperEntertainment
Part sports star, part antihero, part hip-hop icon, Allen Iverson has managed to cross over into the mainstream of American culture -- without compromise. Defiantly tattooed, with his hair in cornrows, the six-foot Philadelphia 76ers point guard is one of the most recognizable and controversial stars of the sports world. His meteoric rise from a troubled childhood in the ghetto to NBA superstardom has been marked by five straight playoff appearances, including a finals berth in 2001 and an MVP award. From his rap sheet to his rap album, fans and journalists alike hound his every move. But never before has a biographer presented a full portrait of this complicated and intensely private star -- a man whose loyalty to his family, the streets, and his friends trumps any other concern. Filled with exclusive interview material and unprecedented access to many of Iverson's inner circle, Only the Strong Survive is the first in-depth look at the truth behind this newly minted legend.
Allen Iverson: Fear no One
by John Smallwood
from Pocket
He grew up in Virginia with nothing but his talent and his heart. But he had The Plan: his never-say-die dream to become an NBA superstar. So he began his journey down a road full of obstacles. But the world underestimated Allen Iverson....
From his first days playing college hoops...to his turbulent early years in the pros...to his leading the Philadelphia 76ers to the 2001 NBA Finals and being named league MVP, here is the real story of controversial superstar Allen Iverson. Acclaimed sports journalist John Smallwood -- who has covered Iverson extensively -- shows readers the Iverson they never knew: the boy, the man, the rapper, the player, the role model, and the icon.
Get to know ALLEN IVERSON...the man behind the legend.
All-Star Allen Iverson
by John Hareas
from Scholastic Paperbacks
Greatest Stars of the NBA Volume 5: Allen Iverson (Greatest Stars of the NBA)
from TokyoPop
Allen Iverson has won the Rookie of the Year. He has been voted as a starter of the All-Star game five straight times and awrded the MVP of twice. He has scored 50 or more points six times. His scoring average in the NBA Playoffs ranks second to Micheal Jordan. And he has done it all for one team, the Philadelphia Sixers. He is the best scoring point guard to play the game. This book will take you on a journey through his career and, using the screen-grab process, show you exactly how he does each of his pantented moves.
Allen Iverson: Motion &Emotion
by Mark Stewart
from Millbrook Press
Allen Iverson: Star Guard (Sports Reports)
by Stew Thornley
from Enslow Publishers
Allen Iverson (Blue Banner Biographies)
by Wayne Wilson
from Mitchell Lane Publishers
At 6 feet tall and 165 pounds (maybe), Allen Iverson was the smallest first-overall draft pick in the history of the National Basketball Association. Everyone wanted to know if he could survive in the NBAÂ’s land of big men. By the end of his debut season, he had set records and earned awards such as NBA Rookie of the Year. Allen proved that not only could he survive in the NBA, but that he could come out on top as well.
Although he has been criticized for his "bad boy" image, Allen has been working to overcome that without severing his ties to his past and who he is. Controversy? It follows Allen. But, no one can debate the contribution he has made to the NBA.
Allen Iverson: A Real-Life Reader Biography
by Wayne Wilson
from Mitchell Lane Publishers
At 6 feet tall and 165 pounds (maybe), Allen Iverson was the smallest first-overall draft pick in the history of the National Basketball Association. Everyone wanted to know if he could survive in NBA's land of big men. By the end of his debut season, he had set records and earned awards such as NBA Rookie of the Year. Allen proved that not only could he survive in the NBA, but that he could come out on top as well.
Although he has been criticized for his "bad boy" image, Allen has been working to overcome that without severing his ties to his past and who he is. Controversy? It follows Allen. But, no one can debate the contribution he has made to the NBA.
Allen Iverson (Basketball Legends)
by Charles E. Schmidt
from Chelsea House Publications
Traces the personal life and basketball career of the high-scoring rookie with the Philadelphia 76ers, Allen Iverson.
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