NFL and NBA Players Who Lost Millions and Went Broke After Retiring

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Allen Iverson’s career is one of the reasons why some people don’t take <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> ring culture seriously. Ring or not, we’re talking about one of the greatest players in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">Philadelphia 76ers</a> history, and one of the most explosive scorers ever.



Iverson was way more than just a basketball player who looked cool. He was a trend setter, a cultural icon, a scapegoat, an underdog, and a guy whose chipon his shoulder was the only thing bigger than his talent.



That’s why <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Heat </a>legend Dwyane Wade chose him to introduce him during his induction into the Naismith Memorial Baksetball Hall of Fame, so younger fans realize how much of an impact he had.



<h2>Dwyane Wade Wants Allen Iverson To Get His Flowers</h2>



“It was important to me that I touched the culture when I did this,” Wade said. “And Allen Iverson is somebody who gets forgotten for what he means to this game and what he means to a community and to a culture.”



“And so, I want to bring that back to the front in the forefront and give him his flowers like he deserved and just tell him how important he was, man, to not only me but to all the little boys that looked like me and look like him,” added Wade.


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Iverson was a unique player and is still a unique person. Hopefully, history will give him his rightful place as one of the greatest entertainers the game of basketball has ever seen.

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Dwyane Wade reveals why he chose Allen Iverson to introduce him into the Hall of Fame - Bolavip US

Dwyane Wade reveals why he chose Allen Iverson to introduce him into the Hall of Fame

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Allen Iverson is one of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA </a>legends who played in the league from 1996 to 2010 with four different franchises, and was named All-Star, MVP, and Scoring Champion 11 times, among other awards.



However, he never won a championship. Iverson is one of those top players who never won a ring, but his legacy is one of the strongest in the league compared to other players who did win championships.



Kobe Bryant and Allen Iverson faced off in the NBA Finals in 2001, when Bryant’s Lakers defeated Iverson’s <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">76ers</a>. That was the year when Iverson was named MVP.



<h2>What are the three players that Iverson named in the Goat conversation?</h2>



In a recent interview, Allen Iverson said that Kobe Bryant, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a>, and Michael Jordan should all be in the GOAT conversation. He noted that Kobe is often left out of the conversation because advanced stats favor LeBron and Jordan.



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Even though Kobe Bryant won multiple NBA titles with the Lakers, he has been left out of the GOAT conversation multiple times by some critics. However, he is definitely in the top 10 all-time greats.

NBA: Allen Iverson puts these 3 players in GOAT conversation, Kobe included - Bolavip US

NBA: Allen Iverson puts these 3 players in GOAT conversation, Kobe included

There has been <a href="https:\/\/bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-analyst-calls-russell-westbrook-a-washed-up-bricklayer-20221025-0004.html" target="_blank">a lot of chatter</a> around <a href="https:\/\/bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-trade-rumors-russell-westbrook-wants-to-leave-the-lakers-but-theres-a-catch-20221027-0013.html" target="_blank">Russell Westbrook</a> over the past couple of seasons. His athleticism and physical traits are still there, but he's not a good fit for the <a href="https:\/\/bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-lakers-coach-darvin-ham-to-make-inevitable-decision-on-russell-westbrook-20221026-0051.html" target="_blank">Los Angeles Lakers.</a> 
More than that, and even beyond the terrible shooting woes, his body language seems way off right now. Charles Barkley says that the Lakers have taken the joy and love for the game away from him, and he might be right on point. 
That's why former NBA All-Star Vince Carter urges Westbrook to adopt a different mindset. Otherwise, he'll be out of the league without a chance to contribute to a championship team, <a href="https:\/\/bolavip.com/en/nba/allen-iverson-comes-clean-on-his-infamous-practice-rant-20220509-0012.html" target="_blank">just like Allen Iverson.</a> 
<h2>NBA News: Vince Carter Says Russell Westbrook Needs To Embrace A New Role</h2> 
&ldquo;Russ has been Russ for a very long time, and the toughest thing to accept is not now being in as a closer&ndash;you&rsquo;re sitting there watching all of a sudden. Uncharted territory for him, if you would,&rdquo; Carter said. 
&ldquo;And sometimes it takes a little getting used to because it&rsquo;s a shot to your ego. I&rsquo;m speaking from experience," Carter added. "Starter. Go-to guy. All-Star. You get a new role and it sounds good and you buy in until you really have to buy in. Sometimes it&rsquo;s not that easy and we all handle these situations differently.&rdquo; 
&ldquo;Another guy, Allen Iverson, went through those situations for different teams where he did not want to come off the bench, and he could not handle coming off the bench," Carter explained.&nbsp;"And that&rsquo;s why a lot of us felt like, &lsquo;Man, Allen Iverson should have still been in the league for a long time,&rsquo; but he did not want to be in that role. And I think Russ is in that right now. And, you know, it&rsquo;s either you buy in or you don't." 
 
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Iverson was more beloved and respected around the league than Westbrook is nowadays. However, this is a ruthless business, and he was out of the NBA once he became a liability on the court. 
So, if Westbrook doesn't want his career to end as abruptly and infamously as Iverson's, he might as well take a deep look in the mirror and realize he's got to change his game. The Lakers haven't done right by him, but he also needs to have some accountability.

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NBA News: Vince Carter says Russell Westbrook will end like Allen Iverson

<a href="https:\/\/bolavip.com/en/nba/michael-jordan-or-lebron-james-tiger-woods-classy-answer-to-who-is-the-best-in-nba-history-20220906-0044.html" target="_blank">Michael Jordan or LeBron James</a> for <a href="https:\/\/bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-lakers-could-force-russell-westbrook-to-make-a-major-sacrifice-20220908-0003.html" target="_blank">NBA</a> GOAT? Whoever participates in this debate is doomed to generate controversy, as either superstar has a case to be the winner. But <a href="https:\/\/bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-allen-iverson-tells-of-the-big-sacrifice-his-mother-made-to-help-him-succeed-on-the-court-20220706-0041.html" target="_blank">Allen Iverson's</a> response is surprising, as he has generated a double controversy with his answer.&nbsp; 
To talk about Iverson is to talk about one of the most prolific scorers in <a href="https:\/\/bolavip.com/en/nba/russell-westbrook-ideal-destination-to-leave-lakers-is-revealed-by-nba-sources-to-insider-20220907-0066.html" target="_blank">NBA</a> history. A player who dominated the court for just over 10 years. MVP of the league in 2001, 11 times participant in the All Star Game, and 4 times scoring champion among other achievements.&nbsp; 
However, if there is something missing in Allen Iverson's brilliant record, it is an NBA championship. He simply failed to win it with any of the 4 teams he played for in American basketball. It can be said that Iverson never had "the Answer" to the riddle that protected the championship ring, something that <a href="https:\/\/bolavip.com/en/nba/not-michael-jordan-or-lebron-james-julius-erving-points-out-who-the-goat-is-for-many-nba-players-20220830-0043.html" target="_blank">Michael Jordan and LeBron James</a> did achieve on multiple occasions.&nbsp; 
<h2>Iverson's new pick as the NBA GOAT</h2> 
The question of whether Michael Jordan or LeBron James is the greatest player in NBA history is not new. It is accentuated every time the King reminds the world of his talent with a new achievement or feat (now with the Los Angeles Lakers). Originally, <a href="https:\/\/bolavip.com/en/nba/allen-iverson-comes-clean-on-his-infamous-practice-rant-20220509-0012.html" target="_blank">Allen Iverson</a> had already given his verdict on the matter and favored the incomprehensible MJ. 
"Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and then LeBron James..... And then Stephen Curry and Shaquille O'Neal.", he said on one occasion. "I'm not going to lie to you. M.J. is always No. 1(...) but No. 2? Number 2, I'm always going to say it's Kobe Bryant," he reiterated on the most recent occasion when he opined on the subject. 
However, in a recent chat with MMG Sports, picked up by the Twitter account @MaskedInLA, Iverson made a drastic and surprising change to his viewpoint: "I'm not going to fight. As much as I love Michael Jordan.... LeBron James is the one. He's the one." he stated.&nbsp; 
The reasons for his new choice in this regard are unclear, but Allen Iverson has the legitimacy to have an opinion on the matter, having been a great player in the <a href="https:\/\/bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-gary-payton-ll-gets-brutally-honest-on-why-he-left-the-warriors-20220907-0051.html" target="_blank">NBA</a> and, above all, having faced both Michael Jordan and LeBron James. 
 
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<a href="https:\/\/bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-trade-rumors-james-harden-is-open-to-playing-with-kyrie-irving-again-20220705-0005.html" target="_blank">NBA</a> fans will remember with a smile the late 1990s and the first decade of the 2000s, as they witnessed the career of a player who shined for his quality on the court with various teams such as the <a href="https:\/\/bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-where-sixers-mavs-stand-on-a-potential-trade-for-kyrie-irving-20220706-0039.html" target="_blank">Philadelphia 76ers</a> and the Denver Nuggets: <a href="https:\/\/bolavip.com/en/nba/allen-iverson-comes-clean-on-his-infamous-practice-rant-20220509-0012.html" target="_blank">Allen Iverson</a>. 
After playing at the collegiate level with Georgetown University, and despite the fact that during his 15-year career as a professional basketball player, 14 years in the United States, he never won an <a href="https:\/\/bolavip.com/en/nba/luka-doncic-shares-a-record-with-michael-jordan-and-wilt-chamberlain-20220706-0026.html" target="_blank">NBA</a> title, Iverson's numbers and recognitions endorse him as one of the great stars of this league in recent times.&nbsp; 
In total, <a href="https:\/\/bolavip.com/en/nba/kevin-durant-gets-emotional-after-passing-allen-iverson-on-the-all-time-scorers-list-20211125-0005.html" target="_blank">Allen </a><a href="https:\/\/bolavip.com/en/nba/kevin-durant-gets-emotional-after-passing-allen-iverson-on-the-all-time-scorers-list-20211125-0005.html" target="_blank">Iverson</a>'s legacy includes more than 24,000 points scored, 3,394 rebounds and 5,624 assists. His individual recognitions range from being 4 times NBA scoring champion, 3 times steals leader, to being the league MVP in the 2001 season and 11 times All-Star. 
<h2>Allen Iverson and his family's sacrifices to succeed in the NBA</h2> 
In general, the only thing that is appreciated about successful athletes is the public side, that of triumphs and achievements. However, behind all that there are stories that are not known, mostly of effort to fulfill their dreams. Allen Iverson told what his mom had to do to support him to become an <a href="https:\/\/bolavip.com/en/nba/enes-freedom-rips-nba-commissioner-adam-silver-calls-him-a-hypocrite-20220706-0005.html" target="_blank">NBA</a> star. 
"When I was young, when I was going to the national tournament, 13 and under, AAU. I remember my mom got me the Revolutions, the Nike Revolutions. I was wearing, like, a size 7, and they only had an 8.5.&nbsp;I still wore them, that&rsquo;s how bad I wanted them. My foot just moved around a whole bunch in them. I remember it vividly because our lights got turned off for her getting them for me. So shoutout to big mama.&rdquo;, stated&nbsp;the former&nbsp;shooting guard to Complex Youtube Channel. 
Allen Iverson's talent allowed him to go from having to make those sacrifices in order to shine in the NBA to earning lucrative contracts like the one he had during his time with the <a href="https:\/\/bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-the-signing-nikola-jokic-and-the-denver-nuggets-have-been-waiting-for-has-arrived-20220705-0035.html" target="_blank">Denver Nuggets</a> in which he pocketed more than $17 million per season, according to Hoops Hype. 
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NBA: Allen Iverson tells of the big sacrifice his mother made to help him succeed on the court

<a href="https:\/\/bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-players-with-the-most-scoring-titles-20210223-0001.html" target="_blank">Allen Iverson</a> is one of the<a href="https:\/\/bolavip.com/en/nba/The-15-greatest-NBA-players-of-all-time-20200329-0002.html" target="_blank"> greatest players</a> in NBA history. A fearless scorer, an athletic freak, and a guy who had the ball on a string on every single possession. Even if <a href="https:\/\/bolavip.com/en/nba/ringless-best-nba-players-that-have-never-won-a-ring-20210625-0009.html" target="_blank">he never won a championship</a>, Iverson was one of the finest entertainers to ever lace them up. 
But besides his insane crossovers, his crafty moves, baggy shorts, and his larger-than-life persona; even non-hoops fans often remember&nbsp;The Answer&nbsp;for one thing: 'We're talking about practice.' 
For some context, <a href="https:\/\/bolavip.com/en/nba/the-top-25-greatest-philadelphia-76ers-in-history-20201120-0013.html" target="_blank">the Sixers</a> lost in the first round of the playoffs the next year after reaching the NBA Finals. Iverson wasn't too much of a fan of coach Larry Brown at the time. He got late to a meeting and there were rumors about an imminent trade. So, when a reporter&nbsp;asked him about practice, well... he snapped. 
<h2>Allen Iverson Comes Clean On His Infamous 'We're Talking About Practice' Rant</h2> 
"We sitting in here -- I'm supposed to be the franchise player, and we in here talking about practice," Iverson told the reporter. "I mean, listen: We talking about practice. Not a game. Not a game. Not a game. We talking about practice. Not a game. Not the game that I go out there and die for and play every game like it's my last. Not the game. We talking about practice, man." 
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Iverson's clip went viral even before the social media era. Then, years later, he came clean about what truly went down. He wasn't drunk like some people stated. Instead, he was mourning the loss of his best friend: 
"Best friend just got killed... I was dealing with a whole bunch of shit at the time... Whatever reporter it was, just kept asking me about the practice situation and I just lost it," Iverson said on All The Smoke. 
 
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<h2>The Media Didn't Show That Part Of The Interview</h2> 
The worst part about this is that it shouldn't be a secret or a little-known fact. Iverson actually told the media that shortly before his 'practice' rant, yet they didn't show the entire tape when the news spread: 
"I'm upset for one reason: 'Cause I'm in here. I lost. I lost my best friend. I lost him, and I lost this year. Everything is just going downhill for me, as far as just that. You know, as far as my life. And then I'm dealing with this," Iverson said.&nbsp;"My best friend is dead. Dead. And we lost. And this is what I have to go through for the rest of the summer until the season is all over again." 
 
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This once again shows how the media can portray someone and how, regardless of what he does, he may never be able to shake off that image. We often forget that athletes are human beings as well.

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