When Will 76ers Present Allen Iverson’s Sculpture?

Back in late October, former Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson revealed that he was the next former member of the organization to get a sculpture out front of the team’s practice facility in Camden, New Jersey.

“Hal Greer,” Iverson said as he started rattling off the names of the statues seen via Instagram. “Billy Cunningham, Wilt Chamberlain, my man Mo Cheeks, Bobby Jones, Doc, Moses Malone, Charles Barkley, Dolph Schayes, and you know who up next. Can’t wait.”

On Friday, the team officially confirmed that Iverson will be the 10th player to have a sculpture presented on the “Legends Walk.”

When Will the Sculpture Be Presented?

According to a press release, the unveiling ceremony will be held on Friday, April 12, at the team’s training complex.

“Allen Iverson is one of the greatest 76ers to ever live and one of the most iconic players in the history of the NBA, and we’re thrilled to honor his accomplishments with a well-deserved sculpture on Legends Walk,” 76ers’ Managing Partners Josh Harris and David Blitzer said. “Paying homage to the legends who paved the way for our franchise is not only the right thing to do; it’s an incredible source of inspiration for current and future generations of 76ers players and staff who enter our Training Complex every day, as well as kids in the city of Philadelphia and at large. We look forward to celebrating Allen’s legacy on April 12.”

Iverson’s latest honor with the organization is a long time coming. While he didn’t spend his entire career playing with the 76ers, he spent a large of chunk of his playing days as the face of the Philadelphia-based franchise.

In 1996, Iverson was the first overall pick in the NBA Draft out of Georgetown. He was an instant starter for the Sixers, appearing in 76 games during his rookie effort. As he averaged 24 points, eight assists, and four rebounds, Iverson earned Rookie of the Year honors.

Over the next ten seasons, Iverson led the league in scoring on four different occasions. He was an 11-time All-Star and two-time All-Star MVP. He was voted the league’s MVP in 2001.

During the 2007-2007 season, Iverson was traded to the Denver Nuggets. He also had stints with the Detroit Pistons and the Memphis Grizzlies before finishing his career with the Sixers in 2009-2010.

Iverson would later retire as a Sixer, seeing his No. 3 retired from the organization. Next month, he’ll receive his latest honor, as the Hall of Famer gets a sculpture.