Why Did Allen Iverson Retire?

In January 2013, Iverson received an offer to play for the Texas Legends of the NBA D-League, but he declined.

He announced his retirement from basketball on October 30, 2013, citing he lost his desire to play. At the 7ers’ 2013-14 season home opener that night, he received a standing ovation at the beginning of the second quarter.

The news conference at which he announced his retirement was attended by former Georgetown coach, John Thompson and sixers great Julius Erving.

Iverson said he would always say he would always be a Sixer “until I die”, and that while he always thought the day he retired would be a tough day, he instead stated it was rather a happy day.