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Allen Iverson Promised God He Would Never Drink Again

Allen Iverson won't be tempted to get back to drinking.

Gautam Varier
Oct 15, 2025
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Former Philadelphia 76ers and Hall of Fame member Allen Iverson is introduced during the second quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Former Philadelphia 76ers and Hall of Fame member Allen Iverson is introduced during the second quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Hall of Famer Allen Iverson recently announced that his drinking days are behind him, having been sober for six whole months. Iverson called it one of the best decisions of his life, and he made it clear to TMZ that he isn’t tempted the least bit to drink again, after having a conversation with the man above.

“No, I had my conversation with God,” Iverson said. “I ain’t going [back]. I can’t lie to him. I said I ain’t doing it no more. I ain’t doing it.”

 

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Iverson recognized that alcohol was a big problem in his life, and he wanted to get rid of it. It wouldn’t have been easy for a 50-year-old like him to change his ways, and it speaks to his mental strength. Here’s hoping Iverson can inspire others with this same problem to follow his example.

This decision has also gone down extremely well with Iverson’s ex-wife, Tawanna Turner. They got divorced in 2013 after tying the knot in 2001, and are now back together. Time will tell if they remarry.

Iverson made that initial announcement during his press tour to promote his new book titled Misunderstood: A Memoir. It provides a deeper look into his life and might clear up some misconceptions you have about him.

“With this book, you’re hearing it from the horse’s mouth,” Iverson stated. “Misunderstood comes from ‘you think you know, but you have no idea.”

Iverson may have rubbed fans and even former NBA commissioner David Stern the wrong way, but he remained a favorite among players. He ended up inspiring an entire generation of hoopers not just with his play on the court, but with how he carried himself off it.

The cultural impact of Iverson is unmatched. LeBron James once called him and Stephen Curry the two most inspirational players he has seen in his life.

“You got AI who’s like unbelievable crossover, cornrows, arm sleeve,” James said. “Everyone wears arm sleeves now because of Allen Iverson, and he’s going in the trenches, laying it up over bigs whatever the case may be.”

Iverson never ended up winning a championship in his 14 years in the NBA, but he had a career he can be proud of. He won an MVP and four scoring titles while also making 11 All-Star and seven All-NBA teams. Iverson was named to the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team as well in 2021.

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Gautam Varier is a staff writer and columnist for Fadeaway World from Mumbai, India. He graduated from Symbiosis International University with a Master of Business specializing in Sports Management in 2020. This educational achievement enables Gautam to apply sophisticated analytical techniques to his incisive coverage of basketball, blending business acumen with sports knowledge.Before joining Fadeaway World in 2022, Gautam honed his journalistic skills at Sportskeeda and SportsKPI, where he covered a range of sports topics with an emphasis on basketball. His passion for the sport was ignited after witnessing the high-octane offense of the Steve Nash-led Phoenix Suns. Among the Suns, Shawn Marion stood out to Gautam as an all-time underrated NBA player. Marion’s versatility as a defender and his rebounding prowess, despite being just 6’7”, impressed Gautam immensely. He admired Marion’s finishing ability at the rim and his shooting, despite an unconventional jump shot, believing that Marion’s skill set would have been even more appreciated in today’s NBA.This transformative experience not only deepened his love for basketball but also shaped his approach to sports writing, enabling him to connect with readers through vivid storytelling and insightful analysis.
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