Allen Iverson press conference is must-see TV … So honest, compelling, moving, sincere. Good for you, AI.
— Garry D. Howard (@ACBJ_GarryD) October 30, 2013
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It’s official. Basketball legend Allen Iverson of the Philadelphia 76ers held a press conference today on his retirement from the game.
Allen Iverson officially announces his retirement from basketball. #phillyfarewell on @NBATV & http://t.co/4MMkZPtF7u pic.twitter.com/N4kQCaMvMz
— NBA (@NBA) October 30, 2013
Allen Iverson on his favorite moment with the @Sixers #phillyfarewell http://t.co/Sz0PKeT3WR
— NBA (@NBA) October 30, 2013
Fans paid tribute on Twitter, where Iverson’s name shot to the top of trending topics.
"I believe in what He gave me." – Allen Iverson, talking about #God
— InsideHoops.com NBA (@InsideHoops) October 30, 2013
Allen Iverson trending worldwide #showyaluv #TheAnswer
— John McBride (@caTTails523) October 30, 2013
Congrats on retirement @alleniverson. You're one of the all time best.#theanswer
— Pranav Pandit (@pranavpandit) October 30, 2013
@alleniverson will easily go down as my favorite basketball player of all time
— Greg Hunt (@thatGuygreg32) October 30, 2013
I remember wearing an Allen Iverson headband when I would play one-on-one in the driveway with my dad. One of my favorites as a kid. Sad day
— Ryan Tolmich (@RyanTolmich) October 30, 2013
No hesitation when I say @alleniverson is my favorite philly athlete of all time. Put everything on the line for us. Salute.
— Matt Sawyer (@MattSawyer21) October 30, 2013