Allen Iverson is widely regarded as one of the best guards in NBA history.
Iverson played for several teams throughout his NBA career, emerging as one of the flashiest players the game has ever seen. He was mainly known for his time with the Philadelphia 76ers where he led the team to an NBA Finals appearance.
Deep into retirment, Iverson has been vocal on social media and in the online landscape.
He recently joined Stephen A. Smith to discuss a major turning point in his life. Iverson announced that he is six months sober.
The former NBA star revealed that alcohol had taken a huge toll on his life and he hit his lowest point when his wife, Tawanna Turner, divorced him.
Amid the news, where Iverson revealed his sobriety, he took to social media to announce his new craft soda. Iverson shared the news with over 14 million followers online.
“It’s time to Drink Different,” Iverson said. “My new craft soda is on the way.”
Allen Iverson’s announcement on the Viola craft soda came after he shared intricate details on his past and a turning point in his life.
“One of my best decisions that I ever made in my life was to stop drinking,” Iverson said, per Jenna Lemoncelli at The New York Post. “The more and more I see it on other people, the more and more it makes me happy about the decision. And the more and more I see how the people around me appreciate it, I love it.”
Throughout his career in the NBA, Allen Iverson played for the following teams: the Philadelphia 76ers, Denver Nuggets, Memphis Grizzlies and Detroit Pistons.
Iverson finished his career as an 11-time All-Star and a three-time First-Team All-NBA member and a three-time Second-Team All-NBA member.