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from bad boy to hero艾弗森从叛逆小子成长为球队真正的精神领袖！ allen iverson was once the troublemaker that the nba did not want. he went to prison for fighting. he didn't like practising and he laughed at his coach. but in the end, he hasn't wasted his talent.

at 1.83 metres tall, iverson has become the most exciting player in the nba. he's as quick as lightening and no one can stop him.

over the years, he has also changed and become a leader. "if you're getting older and not getting smarter, something is wrong," said iverson.
on november 6, he was named the eastern conference players of the week (本周东部最佳球员). he got the award for his play in the first week of the nba. for his team, the philadelphia 76ers (费城76人队), he scored an average (平均) of 34 points per game.

it was a proud moment for the 31-year-old player, especially since he has several injuries. iverson has a fighting spirit and the heart of a giant.
born to a single mum, iverson grew up on dangerous streets in the us. sometimes his house had no electricity, hot water or lights. there were only bills. he became tough like his friends.

but he knew he wouldn't win a championship or be on top with his bad behaviour. he looked at himself in the mirror and asked, "who is allen iverson?" in this way he changed himself.

"i have matured," he said. "i'm proud that i recognize that. i'm trying to be a better person first, and then a better player."