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Ranking the Top 10 No. 1 NBA Draft Picks
9. Allen Iverson (Philadelphia 76ers, 1996)
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At #9 on the list comes one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history, the Answer Allen Iverson. Standing at only 6 feet tall and 170 pounds, Iverson is known as one of the greatest pound for pound players in history. Drafted out of Georgetown, AI would average over 25 points a game his rookie year and won the scoring title in his sophomore season.
Iverson led the 76ers to the 2001 Finals where they ultimately lost 4-1 to the Lakers in AI’s only chance at a ring. He was crowned MVP in 2001 and won the scoring title 4 different times. The only thing lacking from his resume is a NBA championship. Regardless, the 76ers got it right with selecting him #1 in ’96.
AI is #23 on the all time scoring list at 24,268 points.
Career stats (per game)
23 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals
0 NBA championships
1 NBA MVP
11 time All-star (MVP 2 times)
1 Olympic Bronze Medal (2004)
