If you’re a die-hard Allen Iverson fan, you’d already be familiar with the stories packed into about 100 pages of his memoir, Misunderstood, covering his days with the Sixers. But if you really want to understand the parts of his life that were often misunderstood, the book is worth picking up. Iverson opens up about his early years in Virginia, living with his great-grandmother, and the people who helped shape him.

So let’s dive into one story from his high school days that truly shaped his personality, his life, and his career.

Allen Iverson’s early life and high school career

Allen Iverson was born on June 7, 1975, in Hampton, Virginia, and to say that he lived a difficult life is an understatement. His mother, Ann, was just 15 when she gave birth, and his father wasn’t part of t

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