10 Seasons of A.I.

Iverson was named Schick NBA Rookie of the Year, the first Sixer to win the prestigious award. He was named Rookie of the Month during November and April and NBA Player of the Week for the week ending April 13th. Iverson’s 1,787 points were a Sixers record for most by a rookie in a single season. He was named MVP of the Schick Rookie Game held during All-Star Weekend in Cleveland. During a stretch in April, Iverson became the only rookie in NBA history to record five straight games of 40 points or more. He also became the second-youngest player in NBA history (21 years and 310 days) to score 50 points in a game when he poured in 50 against at Cleveland on April 12th.

Games	Points	Assists	Steals
76	23.5	7.5	2.1

Iverson started all 80 games in which he appeared. He was named the NBA Player of the Week for the week ending January 18th and finished among the league leaders in scoring (22.0, 8th), assists (6.2, 16th), steals (2.2, 5th) and minutes (39.38, 11th). Iverson led the Sixers in every major offensive category and scored in double figures in 26-consecutive games from 1/29-3/22.

Games	Points	Assists	Steals
80	22.0	6.2	2.2

For the first time in his short career, Iverson was named to the All-NBA First Team, becoming the seventh Sixer to earn the honor. He also joined Wilt Chamberlain as the only Sixers to win the scoring title (26.8) and was named NBA Player of the Month in February. During a lockout-shortened season, Iverson played in 48 of 50 games and lead the Sixers to their first playoff appearance in eight years. In a first-round series against the Magic, Iverson scored 30 or more points in three of the four games, becoming the first Sixer with three 30-point games in a playoff series since Andrew Toney did it against the Boston Celtics in the 1982 Eastern Conference Finals. Iverson set an NBA playoff record with 10 steals in Game 3 of the Magic series. After defeating Orlando 3-1, the Sixers were swept by the Pacers in the second round.

Games	Points	Assists	Steals
48	26.8	4.6	2.3

Iverson was named to his first career All-Star Game, becoming the first Sixer to start in the game since Charles Barkley in 1992. Scored a game-high 26 points and notched nine assists. Iverson finished the season ranked second in scoring after leading the league the previous year. He notched double figures in every game but one, including eight with 40 or more points. Iverson missed 10 games during the year with an assortment of injuries. He led the Sixers to another playoff berth and victory over the Charlotte Hornets in the first round. In Game 1, Iverson totaled 40 points, becoming the first Sixer to equal that mark since Dr. J it during the 1977 NBA Finals. After defeating the Hornets 3-1, the Sixers fell to the Pacers in the second round for the second year in a row.

Games	Points	Assists	Steals
70	28.4	4.7	2.1

The 2000-2001 season was a trademark campaign for Allen Iverson in many ways. In addition to leading the Sixers to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1982-83, Iverson was named All-Star Game and NBA MVP for the first time in his career. He led the league in scoring (31.1) for the second time in three years and steals per game (2.51), becoming the first player since Michael Jordan to lead the to lead the league in both categories. Iverson also finished the regular season tied for first in the NBA in minutes per game (42.0). In the second round of the Playoffs against Toronto, Iverson joined Michael Jordan as one of two players to score 50 or more points twice in a Playoff series when he scored 52 points in Game 5. His eight three-pointers in that game set a Sixers single-game playoff record and was one shy of the NBA record. Iverson overcame a left sacroiliac joint contusion suffered during Game 7 against Toronto to lead the Sixers past the Bucks in the Eastern Conference Finals. He sparked an upset of the heavily-favored Lakers in Game 1 of the NBA Finals by scoring 48 points, the sixth best mark in Finals history. Iverson set the NBA Finals record for most points scored (178) in a five-game series. Fans voted January, February and March as the best of Iverson’s career.

Games	Points	Assists	Steals
71	31.1	4.58	2.51

For the second consecutive year, Iverson led the NBA in scoring (31.4), steals (2.80) and minutes (43.7). He became the first player since Michael Jordan (1995-96 and 1996-97) to lead the NBA in scoring in consecutive years. Iverson notched a then-career high 58 points in a game against Houston. Iverson missed 22 games due to injury, including the final 14 with a fractured left hand, but returned in time for the playoffs. Iverson averaged 30.0 points per game during a first-round series with Boston that the Sixers lost 3-2. He was named Eastern Conference Player of the Month during January and All-NBA second team.

Games	Points	Assists	Steals
60	31.4	5.52	2.80

Iverson led the NBA in both steals (2.74) and minutes (42.5) for the third-consecutive season and played in all 82 games for the first time in his career. The 225 steals he notched set a new franchise single-season record. Iverson was named to the U.S. Men’s Senior National Team as announced by USA Basketball and earned All-NBA Second Team honors. Iverson recorded a playoff career-high and franchise record 55 points in Game 1 of the First round versus New Orleans and led the Sixers to a 4-2 series victory over the Hornets before falling 4-2 to the Pistons in the second round.

Games	Points	Assists	Steals
82	27.6	5.54	2.74

Iverson’s eighth NBA season proved to be injury-plagued, as the team’s scoring leader missed a career-high 34 games. Prior to being sidelined, Iverson was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week in November and a starter in the NBA All-Star Game for the fifth-consecutive year. Iverson surpassed the 14,000 point plateau in January, making him the 10th fastest player in NBA history to accomplish the feat. Due in large part to Iverson’s injury, the Sixers missed the playoffs for the first time in six years.

Games	Points	Assists	Steals
48	26.4	6.75	2.40

Iverson captured the fourth scoring title (30.9 ppg) of his career, joining Wilt Chamberlain, Michael Jordan and George Gervin as the only players in NBA history to notch four or more scoring titles. He was also named MVP of the NBA All-Star game for the second time in his career after finishing with 15 points, nine assists and four steals. Iverson became only the second player in franchise history to score 60 or more points in a single game when he posted a career-high 60 vs. Orlando on 2/12. He also became the seventh player to score 50 or more points in consecutive games. Iverson was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week four times and earned first-team All NBA accolades for the third time in his career. Iverson led the Sixers back to the playoffs after a one-year hiatus, as they lost 4-1 in the first round to the defending champion Detroit Pistons. Fans voted April of 2005 as Iverson’s best April.

Games	Points	Assists	Steals
75	30.7	7.9	2.1

In Allen Iverson’s 10th NBA season, he finished among the top 10 in minutes per game (43.1, 1st), points per game (33.0, 2nd) steals per game (1.94, 7th) and assists per game (7.4, 8th). Even though Iverson, a four-time scoring champ, finished second to Kobe Bryant in points per game this year, he posted a career-best average of 33.0 points per game. The 2,377 points he scored ranked second in franchise history for most in a single season. Iverson also scored 40 or more points in 15 different games and passed Julius Erving to rank third on the Sixers all-time scoring list. Accolades earned during this year include: Eastern Conference Player of the Week (three times), a starter in the NBA All-Star Game for the seventh-consecutive year and third-team All NBA recognition. Fans voted November and December of this year as the best of Iverson’s 10-year career.

Games	Points	Assists	Steals
72	33.0	7.4	1.94