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Allen Iverson When many people watch basketball on television and see Allen Iverson, arguably the most misunderstood player in the league, playing they decide they don’t want to watch. They see him as a kid who is just playing the game to show-off. Or as just another black person who plays because he is black. But very many people do not know the real Allen Iverson, the one that was abandoned by his father …

…averaging 23.5 points, eight assists, and two steals in forty minutes per game, leading all rookies in those categories (Friend --). Today, Allen Iverson is still arguably the most misunderstood player of his generation. Widespread hatred and disgust still exist in many people, even after his obvious greatness on the basketball court. In many ways, Allen Iverson will never be understood by some, but in time, many people will come to know the real Allen Iverson.