Why Allen Iverson is the answer

I think most people have their nickname. The nickname can be given according to the characteristic, appearance, shape, advantage, social status or interest of the person. One of the NBA’s most valuable and invaluable players, Allen Iverson, also goes by the nickname “The Answer.” Most people may feel confused about the reason for this nickname, that’s what I want to talk to you about today.

Rumor 1: Jameel Blackman, who called himself after the old asshole Iverson, said that “the Answer” was given by him, in addition, he wanted to take 25% of the total profits that Iverson had benefited from this nickname . Jameel mentioned that they had known each other since 1994. Iverson’s mother entrusted Iverson to her care, when she began 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 a high honor as the number one pick in the 1996 NBA draft. At the time, those young men Players would like to get nicknames to make themselves known to their fans as soon as possible. Consequently, Iverson had to follow them to get a nickname. Out of all the nominees’ nicknames, Iverson ultimately selected the Answer as his own. Soon after, Iverson got his first tattoo “the Answer” on his arm and this nickname had made him well known among his fans ever since.

Rumor 2: It is said that everyone has known 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 as he was born into a poor black family, grew up on tough Hampton Street, and had a lot of trouble with youth. Above all, Iverson is only 1.83m tall, which is the target of criticism from the media. To show their doubts about Iverson, they called Iverson “the Question.” However, when Iverson performed perfectly on the Philadelphia court, almost every sports reporter was surprised by his excellent performance, which definitely offered a forceful “Answer” to his “Question.” Thereafter, Iverson was called “the Answer.”

Rumor 4: This nickname was given to him for his remarkable basketball skills. Iverson always made a crucial and critical hit on the court to end the game.

Rumor 5: “The Answer” is the homophonic of his name Iverson, which is why it was called “the Answer”. Anyway, Iverson he keeps calling 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 about Iverson and have already accepted the nickname Iverson-The Answer.