Why Allen Iverson is the answer

I think most people have his nickname. Nickname can be given according to one’s characteristic, appearance, shape, advantage, social status or interest. One of the NBA’s most valuable and priceless players, Allen Iverson, also has the nickname “the answer.” Most people may feel confused about the reason for this nickname, that’s what I want to talk about with you today.

Rumor 1: Jameel Blackman, who called himself Iverson’s old male, said that “the answer” was provided by him, furthermore, he wanted to take 25% of the total profits of what Iverson had benefited from this moniker. Jameel mentioned that they had known each other since 1994. Iverson’s mother entrusted him with taking care of her, when she started calling Iverson “the answer”. In 1996, Iverson left the Georgetown University basketball team and it was announced that he would join the Philadelphia 76ers with the high honor of being the No. 1 pick in the 1996 NBA draft. young players would like to give themselves nicknames in order to be known to their fans as soon as possible. Consequently, Iverson had to follow them in naming himself a nickname. Of all the candidate nicknames, Iverson ultimately selected the Answer as his own. Shortly thereafter, Iverson got his first “The Answer” tattoo on his arm and this nickname made him well known among his fans ever since.

Rumor 2: It is said that everyone knows the answer that the Philadelphia 76ers will win since Iverson is on the basketball court. That’s why Iverson is called “the answer.”

Rumor 3: There is also another rumor that the local Philadelphia media doubted Iverson’s ability since he was born into a poor black family, grew up on the rough streets of Hampton, and had many problems as a youth. Above all, Iverson is only 1.83 m tall, which is the target of criticism in the media. To show their doubt about Iverson, they called Iverson “the question”. However, when Iverson behaved perfectly on the field in Philadelphia, almost all sports reporters were amazed by his excellent performance, which definitely offered a forceful “Answer” to his “Question”. From then on, Iverson was called “the answer.”

Rumor 4: This nickname was given to him for his remarkable basketball skills. Iverson would always make a crucial, critical hit down the court to end the game.

Rumor 5: “The Answer” is the homophonic of his name Iverson, which is why he was called “The Answer”. Regardless, Iverson continues to call himself “the answer.” Although no one agreed with him at first. Instead, most people only see some question about Iverson, for example, he was often late for training, he couldn’t deal with the relationship between his coach and him. However, Iverson never changed, people who doubted him began to change their opinions of Iverson and already accepted Iverson’s nickname: The Answer.