Allen Iverson Signs With Turkish Team!!!

Iverson will wear his #3 Jersey for the

Besikita

Iverson was the No. 1 overall pick in the 1996 draft and spent his first 10 seasons in Philadelphia. He was a four-time scoring champion, averaged 26.7 points and never won a championship.

He played three games for Memphis last season before he returned for a second stint with the Sixers. He averaged 13.9 points for the Sixers before he took a leave of absence in March because of family issues.

"My whole thing was being wanted, being accepted by a ballclub. That was the most important thing," the former NBA MVP said after signing a $4 million, two-year contract with Turkish club Besiktas during a news conference at the upscale St. Regis Hotel in Manhattan.

"I had a great time playing in the NBA. Who knows if I ever will again?" Iverson said. "But I wanted to show everybody I can play at a high level, not just the NBA."

The 11-time All-Star waited all offseason for an NBA team to come calling, though none ever did. So while the Miami Heat stocked up with star power, and the Knicks added some front-line muscle, Iverson told his manager, Gary Moore, to begin looking at other leagues.

He ultimately decided the Istanbul-based club was the best fit.

"I feel like it's a fresh start for me, and I just thank all these guys for giving me the opportunity," Iverson said, "a chance to get back on track with my basketball career."

I definitely feel whatever makes one happy they should just run with it. Even though Allen Iverson is not in the NBA anymore it's good he's still able to play ball and enjoy something that he's always cared about his entire life. Keep doing your thing and make us proud!!!!