NBA icon Allen Iverson is coming to the small screens with a new Prime Video docuseries titled Allen Iv3rson that will take us through the legendary journey of the famous basketball player, Allen Iverson. As already confirmed by multiple sources, the three-part series will be released on October 23 with One9 at the helm of the project.
According to Deadline, Jersey Legends is producing the piece in association with Unianimous Media, featuring rare on and off-field footage, interviews with Allen's close ones, and BTS moments of the NBA legend. The storyline of Allen Iv3rson, per IMDb, reads:
"Three-part docuseries chronicles Allen Iverson's life and impact on basketball culture for future generations."
What is the upcoming Prime Video docuseries Allen Iv3rson about?
Prime Video's upcoming three-part docuseries will revisit the iconic journey of NBA star Allen Ezail Iverson, who rose to fame in the early 2000s. The documentary will not only portray Allen's on-field achievements but also focus on his unique yet fierce and competitive aura that reformed the sport in a good way, thereby leaving an impression on future generations.
Allen has played in multiple positions (point guard and shooting guard) during his 14-season-long career with the Philadelphia 76ers. From winning the NBA Rookie of the Year Award, All-Star Game MVP Award, NBA's MVP, to being honored at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Allen Iverson remained at one of the top spots for a very long time.
According to Deadline, Shaquille O’Neal from Jersey Legends mentioned in a statement that he feels honored to narrate Allen's story while talking about his "impact off the court" at the same time. To quote his exact words:
"I know the man Allen is, and I’m honored to tell his definitive story and show his impact off the court. Allen’s willingness to give One9 complete access to his life story will allow audiences to see the true Iverson for the first time."
Unanimous Media faces Erick Peyton and Stephen Curry also added key details about the upcoming documentary Allen Iv3rson, saying:
"Allen Iv3rson goes beyond the highlights to explore the man behind the legend, from his upbringing to his lasting global impact. This film is a celebration of Iverson’s legacy and the path he paved for future generations."
More about Allen Iv3rson
Allen Iv3rson will tell the story of how the NBA superstar revolutionized the sport while continuing to be a consistent performer over the years. The creative team reportedly got access to exclusive materials like footage from the court, interviews with Allen's family members, personal stories, statements from his teammates, other NBA stars, as well as his mentors while making the much-anticipated documentary.
In his early life, Allen Iverson also played on behalf of Georgetown University (Georgetown Hoyas) at the college level, right before being the biggest choice of the Philadelphia 76ers. The NBA icon, who has his roots in Hampton, Virginia, will also be seen talking in the upcoming docuseries about how his presence on the court still lingers years after his departure from the sport.
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