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Mar 10, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Former Philadelphia 76ers player Allen Iverson acknowledges the crowd during the game against the Brooklyn Nets during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 10, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Former Philadelphia 76ers player Allen Iverson acknowledges the crowd during the game against the Brooklyn Nets during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
It has been very common for NBA players to look overseas when doors close in America. Former players like Dwight Howard and DeMarcus Cousins have taken their talents to play in Taiwan and Puerto Rico respectively. While such moves have prompted diverse reactions from fans, Hall of Famer Allen Iverson is next on the move.
The former Philadelphia 76ers star was an eleven-time NBA All-Star and retired from the league after 14 seasons. Iverson is also regarded as one of the greatest scorers in the NBA league. His latest move, however, has interested NBA fans.
Allen Iverson in Taiwan after a former NBA Legend switched leagues
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First Howard moved to Taiwan after winning one championship, lured by a million dollars per season salary. Now the arrival of former 76ers star Allen Iverson has stirred the pot again. The retired NBA player garnered a lot of attention upon his arrival in Taiwan.
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Allen Iverson gets himself off the court in the third quarter during Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Philadelphia on Sunday. (Photo by Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Iverson has been invited to showcase his signature ‘crossover’ move at the University of Taipei. The 11-time All-Star’s famous crossover on Michael Jordan is still nostalgic moment for many fans.
No matter what, the two-time NBA All-Star MVP’s visit to the University on Thursday has created a lot of buzz and anticipation.
BREAKING: Former NBA basketball player Allen Iverson arrives in Taiwan. He will showcase his ‘crossover’ at University of Taipei on Thursday. Iverson is an 11-time NBA All-Star and two-time All-Star MVP. pic.twitter.com/1lNnh65CYb
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However, such moves to ‘outside’ leagues have been criticized by legends like Shaquille O’Neal as well.
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The impact of players moving out on the NBA
Former Lakers legend Shaquille has been open with his criticism of players who decided to leave their home to play for what he calls the ‘outside’ leagues. He finds this to be the reason why the American league has still not reached its complete potential.
Shaq disapproved of Dwight Howard’s move to Taiwan, while calling his own legacy more impactful in comparison.
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He said in an episode of his podcast, “I got four championships. If I didn’t have no championships or rode the coattail of a guy who won one championship and then moved to Taiwan, then no.”
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