Who knows the life stories and anecdotes of NBA players?

Allen ezail iverson, probably the shortest giant on the basketball court, heard disbelief instead of encouragement when he first set foot on the land of NBA. Everyone looked at his figure and told him, "Your ultimate goal is to average 10 points and 5 assists, because you are only 1.83 meters, and you will never dominate here." But that's not Iverson's goal. Basketball is not only a means to get rid of a class, but also represents all the beliefs and values of a devout black Catholic.

Perhaps birth class is not the decisive factor that affects a person's character and destiny, but for the extremely poor class like Iverson, they actually have only two choices-resistance or death.

All his childhood memories are sewage and his mother's smile.

Anne's boyfriend Michael Freeman is Iverson's biological father. He spent half his life in prison. Freeman lost his job in a car accident in 199 1. In order to maintain this family on the verge of collapse, the desperate Freeman began to sell drugs. To this day, he is still being held in Newport Prison in Virginia. Iverson spent four months in the prison 1993. No one thinks that drug trafficking can be forgiven, but Freeman's statement in court shows the living conditions of black people at the bottom of America. "I didn't buy Cadillac and diamonds, I just paid my due bill." This bill must include Iverson who hasn't started making money with basketball. Iverson has always been proud of his father who is serving his sentence. "He didn't rob anyone, he just tried his best to support his family. You can never imagine how much he loves his home. If he comes out of prison and finds himself alone in this family, he will commit suicide at once. "

When Iverson 15, Clark was murdered by his girlfriend-in Iverson's world at that time, murder, drugs, robbery and rape were a part of life.

There is no story of sunshine in Iverson's life, especially in Virginia, which has a "fine tradition" of racial discrimination. Iverson's prison experience in 1993 still affects the whole league's view of him and of course his view of the whole world.

Iverson's friends on the street helped his family selflessly during his prison term, which enabled Anne to successfully spend this period of time which may be the darkest day in her life. This is also the fundamental reason why Iverson still keeps close contact with those who are considered as "social garbage". "Look at them, I believe there is still loyalty and friendship in this world." Iverson, who is now a billionaire, always keeps $10,000 to $20,000 in his wallet and gives it to friends who lend him a helping hand at any time. In fact, the nickname "answer" doesn't come from basketball at all. Iverson may be able to answer the answers on the basketball court, but the most he answers is the "questions" about his friends.

Iverson's fame left him little room to choose a university when he graduated from high school. Although Nike training camp attaches great importance to him, to be honest, many famous schools have never considered Iverson who has just been released from prison. Of course there are maverick people. After Iverson won the MVP of Nike Training Camp, Eddie Mays, assistant coach of Georgetown University, immediately said, "As long as Iverson is no longer in prison, we will definitely want him!" Mace chose Allonzot Mourning, who was one of the best centers in the NBA before suffering from kidney disease.

I have to mention john thompson, the coach of Georgetown University, who treats Iverson like a father. When Anne took the initiative to find Thompson and asked him if he would give Iverson a chance, Thompson said, "Good! All I need is basketball. " At Georgetown University, Iverson's basketball belief was once shaken. He went up to Thompson and asked, "John, do you think I can be an American football star?" Thompson stared at Iverson like a madman and said nothing. Iverson later recalled: "I think he must think I'm crazy." His eyes told me that I had no choice but basketball. "

After two years at Georgetown University, Iverson can finally get rid of the class he came from. In the 1996 draft, 76 people chose Iverson for the first time. He is not as excited as many rookie champions. Perhaps as early as 10 or even earlier, he had made all the preparations. He believes that his life will not be just drugs and cheap prostitutes forever. He gave everything for basketball. Now, it is time for basketball to repay him.