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Best of Allen Iverson Trivia Quiz

Think you know all there is to know about Allen then take this quiz to find out. It's easy if you're a TRUE fan!

A multiple-choice quiz by mrs_iverson. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
mrs_iverson

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
120,706

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

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Tough

Avg Score
12 / 20

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Question 1 of 20

1. What is the name of the book that was written about Allen, by John N. Smallwood Jr.? Hint

Newport News

The Final Answer

Fear No One

Allen Iverson: The True Story

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Question 2 of 20

2. In what season was Allen Iverson named Rookie of the Year? Hint

1997-98

1996-97

1995-96

1998-99

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Question 3 of 20

3. At what age did Allen begin to play basketball? Hint

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Question 4 of 20

4. Why did Allen not graduate High school? Hint

He entered the NBA

He went to prison

His girlfried was pregant

He did graduate

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Question 5 of 20

5. What company did Allen sign a lifetime contract with in 1996? Hint

Reebok

Nike

Adidas

Champion

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Question 6 of 20

6. What player did Allen admire while he ws growing up? Hint

Larry Bird

Dr. J

Magic Johnson

Michael Jordan

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Question 7 of 20

7. On what date was Allen's second shoe, named "The Answer", debut? Hint

Oct. 28, 1997

Jan. 1, 1997

Nov. 18, 1996

Dec. 24, 1996

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Question 8 of 20

8. What was the name of Iversons first shoe? Hint

The Question

Degeneration X

The Answer Delivers

AI3

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Question 9 of 20

9. How many tattos did Allen have when he first entered the NBA? Hint

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Question 10 of 20

10. What was the name of the magazine that featured Allen on the cover, with all of his tattoos airbrushed out in 1999? Hint

Sports Illustrated

NBA Digest

Hoop

Slam

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Question 11 of 20

11. The team he was almost traded to was what? Hint

San Antonio Spurs

Boston Celtics

Detroit Pistons

LA Lakers

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Question 12 of 20

12. What was the name of the first single of his unreleased album "Misunderstood"? Hint

4 Walls

7 Minutes

30 Bars

40 Bars

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Question 13 of 20

13. When was Allen Iverson born? Hint

8th July 1976

7th June 1975

3rd July 1973

2nd June 1976

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Question 14 of 20

14. What is Allen's middle name? Hint

Lionel

Eziekal

Michael

Ezail

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Question 15 of 20

15. Who did he marry in August 2001? Hint

Ann

Tawanna

Tiaura

Brandy

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Question 16 of 20

16. How many children did Allen have? Hint

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Question 17 of 20

17. He had two children Tawanna at the time they were married August 2001?

True

False

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Question 18 of 20

18. Allen had a tattoo of praying hands on his chest. He also had initials above that near his heart. Whose initials were they? Hint

Mother and Grandmother

Wife and Mother

Son and Daughter

Mother and Father

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Question 19 of 20

19. What rap artist appeared with Allen in two commercials, to promote his shoes "A5" and "A6"? Hint

Jay-Z

Dr. Dre

Jadakiss

Mr. Cheeks

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Question 20 of 20

20. Ann Iverson (his mother), is always at her son's games holding up a sign. What did that sign say? Hint

Go Baby!!

Make Me Proud

I'm So Proud!

That's My Boy #3

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of the book that was written about Allen, by John N. Smallwood Jr.?

Answer: Fear No One

THe book came out in 2001, and it is an excellent book for any true Iverson fan.

2. In what season was Allen Iverson named Rookie of the Year?

Answer: 1996-97

Allen was also named MVP in the All-Star Game of 2001, and league MVP for the 2000-2001 season.

3. At what age did Allen begin to play basketball?

Answer: 9

Allen did not like to play basketball as a child, as his favorite sports were football and baseball. He was forced to play basketball by his mother, after she bought him his first pair of Jordan's(sneakers).

4. Why did Allen not graduate High school?

Answer: He went to prison

Allen went to prison because of an incident that happend at the Circle Lanes bowling alley, on Feb. 14, 1993. Allen spent some time in prison before his conviction was over-turned two years later by the Virginia State Court.

5. What company did Allen sign a lifetime contract with in 1996?

Answer: Reebok

In 1996, Reebok was a company that wasn't doing very well compared to the other big companies. That's where Allen came in. Reebok figured that since Allen was a young player with a sense of hip-hop style he could capture what Reebok was looking for, and he could identify with the younger market.

6. What player did Allen admire while he ws growing up?

Answer: Michael Jordan

Allen admired Jordan so much, that he actually had a mural of Jordan painted on the door in his apartment. He even told every one in school that he would grow up to be just as famous as Jordan.

7. On what date was Allen's second shoe, named "The Answer", debut?

Answer: Oct. 28, 1997

Reebook launched Iverson's second shoe, by posting billboards on Amtrak trains and running them from Philadelphia to New York.

8. What was the name of Iversons first shoe?

Answer: The Question

Iversons first shoe had sold over 250,000 pairs.

9. How many tattos did Allen have when he first entered the NBA?

Answer: 1

The only tattoo the Allen had when he entered the NBA was the one on his left arm, with the bulldog and his nickname, "The Answer", above it.

10. What was the name of the magazine that featured Allen on the cover, with all of his tattoos airbrushed out in 1999?

Answer: Hoop

Allen was upset that they did that to him, he felt that if they couldn't accept that part of him, then they really don't accept him because his tattoos are all very meaningfull to him. The NBA later apologized to Allen, and was very embarrassed by the whole situation.

11. The team he was almost traded to was what?

Answer: Detroit Pistons

The only thing that stopped Allen from being traded, was the fact that Matt Gieger refused to sign a multi-million dollar trade bonus. Other than that Allen, would be a Detroit Piston.

12. What was the name of the first single of his unreleased album "Misunderstood"?

Answer: 40 Bars

The single 40 bars,did get some radio play, but it caused a lot of controversy, and the release date for the album kept getting bumped back, so Allen decided not to release it.

13. When was Allen Iverson born?

Answer: 7th June 1975

His mother, Ann Iverson, was only 15 years old when she became pregnant with Allen. Soon after he was born his father abandoned both Ann and Allen.

14. What is Allen's middle name?

Answer: Ezail

It was supposed to be his first name, but his mother decided to name him Allen after his father but gave her son her last name, not his fathers.

15. Who did he marry in August 2001?

Answer: Tawanna

Allen and his wife had been together for about 10 years. She was his high school sweetheart.

16. How many children did Allen have?

Answer: 5

17. He had two children Tawanna at the time they were married August 2001?

Answer: False

He had a daughter and son were born before they got married - Tiaura and Allen II.

18. Allen had a tattoo of praying hands on his chest. He also had initials above that near his heart. Whose initials were they?

Answer: Mother and Grandmother

He put these initials there so they would always be close to his heart. He also has his son and daughter's initials tattooed on his chest.

19. What rap artist appeared with Allen in two commercials, to promote his shoes "A5" and "A6"?

Answer: Jadakiss

Allen also did a bit of a rap in the "A6" commercial. Allen has also appeared in a few other commercials without Jadakiss.

20. Ann Iverson (his mother), is always at her son's games holding up a sign. What did that sign say?

Answer: That's My Boy #3

Ann Iverson is Allens # 1 fan, and is always at the games supporting he baby boy. Ann and Allen have a very close and bonding relationship.

Source: Author mrs_iverson

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