Book Description
At 6 feet tall and 165 pounds (maybe), Allen Iverson was the smallest first-overall draft pick in the history of the National Basketball Association. Everyone wanted to know if he could survive in the NBAs land of big men. By the end of his debut season, he had set records and earned awards such as NBA Rookie of the Year. Allen proved that not only could he survive in the NBA, but that he could come out on top as well. Although he has been criticized for his "bad boy" image, Allen has been working to overcome that without severing his ties to his past and who he is. Controversy? It follows Allen. But, no one can debate the contribution he has made to the NBA.
About the Author
Wayne Wilson was born and raised in Los Angeles. He received a Master of Arts in Education from the University of California, Los Angeles. For 16 years he was co-owner and president of a pioneering and innovative publishing company specializing in multicultural designs. Hes completed interviews with influential Latino men throughout the country and has written over 160 biographies for Encuentros: Hombre A Hombre, a comprehensive vocational education book to be published in commercial and literary magazines. Wilson lives in Venice Beach, California with his wife and daughter and has recently had his first screenplay, The Deal, optioned.
Allen Iverson ANNOTATION
Profiles the small, light, and quick basketball star who led the Philadelphia 76ers to the NBA Finals in 2001 and earned the All-Star MVP trophy and the NBA's Most Valuable Player award in the process.