Allen Iverson hengir skóna á hilluna

Einn besti bakvörður í sögu deildarinnar, Allen Iverson hefur sagt skilið við NBA deildina í bréfi til aðdáenda sinna:

TO ALL OF MY FANS:

I would like to announce my plans to retire from the National Basketball Association. I always thought that when I left the game, it would be because I couldn't help my team the way that I was accustomed to. However, that is not the case.

I still have tremendous love for the game, the desire to play, and a whole lot left in my tank. I feel strongly that I can still compete at the highest level.

Stepping away from the game will allow me to spend quality time with my wife and kids. This is a reward that far exceeds anything that I've ever achieved on the basketball court. I have prayed for this day and I see it as my greatest gift.

Boston Celtics höfðu velt því fyrir sér að pikka hann upp en ekkert varð af því.  Að mínu mati ömurlegur endir á annars frábærum ferli Iverson.  Hefði viljað sjá hann spila áfram hvort sem hann kom af bekknum eða ekki.