And "The Answer" Is

For Allen Iverson, the road through the NBA has seen its share of ups and downs. Anywhere from requesting trades to off the court trouble including a famous incident with Larry Brown concerning a practice that Iverson missed. "We're sitting here, I'm supposed to be the franchise player, and we're here talking about practice,” Iverson quoted as he went on a to rant about the topic 14 times. After Iverson's 03-04 fallout with the Sixers, he has now rejuvenated his career and as of January 10, he is a projected starter for the 2010 NBA All Star Game .

Nobody could forget Iverson’s famous crossover on veteran and Hall of Fame inductee Michael Jordan during his rookie season back in 97. Iverson averaged 23.5 points that season but it looked more like a stepping stone into stardom. After that, we knew what “the answer” is: Allen Iverson.

At 6,0, 165 pounds, Iverson is truly undersized for guard. Maybe that alone was “the answer” the NBA was looking for. Million’s of Iverson jerseys were being sold every year. Every kid practiced countless hours to prefect Iverson’s crossover or even dubbed his white sleeve he wears on his right arm during games. Regardless of his antics, Iverson will always be a marketable figure.

During this season, Iverson came out of retirement to give the NBA another shot. Even though his retirement was short lived, Iverson proved his dominance like always, averaging 14.7 ppg while dishing out 4.7 apg. Along with those accolades, Iverson is on the verge of making his 11- straight All Star Game and tenth as a starter. Iverson is second amongst guards in the Eastern Conference in voting slighting ahead of Orlando Magic’s Vince Carter. Joining Iverson in the backcourt Miami Heat’s Dwayne Wade.

Rounding out the Eastern Conference starting lineup will be Cavaliers LeBron James, Celtics Kevin Garnett and Magic’s Dwight Howard.

Opposing the Eastern Conference will be guards Kobe Bryant and Tracy McGrady. Forwards Carmelo Anthony, Dirk Nowitzki and center Amar'e Stoudemire.