
During his peak in the early 2000s, Allen Iverson was one of the most popular and influential athletes in American sports. Almost singlehandedly, he brought hip-hop culture to the NBA and made every sports fan want to rock tattoos and cornrows. He was one of the kings of the NBA.
However, despite earning more than $150 million in NBA salary during his 14-year career ($200 million including endorsements), the Hall of Fame guard filed for bankruptcy before he turned 40. Iverson was a notorious spender who wasted his fortune on clothes, jewelry, and ridiculous nights out with friends.
But, even when he was at his lowest and couldn’t afford a cheeseburger, the Philadelphia legend was still able to recover. Here’s the rise and fall (and rise again) of Allen Iverson.