I think most people have his nickname. The nickname can be given according to one’s characteristic, appearance, shape, advantage, social status or interest. One of the most valuable and invaluable players in the NBA, Allen Iverson also has the nickname “the answer.” Most of the people may feel confused about the reason for this nickname, that is what I want to talk to you today.

Rumor 1: Jameel Blackman, who called himself Iverson’s old man, said that “the answer” was given by him, in addition, he wanted to take 25% of the total profits of what Iverson had benefited from this nickname. Jameel mentioned that they had known each other since 1994. Iverson’s mother entrusted him with her care, when she started calling Iverson “the answer”. In 1996, Iverson left the Georgetown University basketball team and it was announced that he would join the Philadelphia 76ers with the great honor of being the No. 1 pick in the 1996 NBA draft. young players would like to give themselves nicknames to be known by their fans as soon as possible. Consequently, Iverson had to follow them in naming himself a nickname. Of all the candidate nicknames, Iverson ultimately selected the Answer as his own. Shortly after, Iverson got his first “The Answer” tattoo on his arm and this nickname made him well known among his fans ever since.

Rumor 2: Everyone has been told the answer that the Philadelphia 76ers will win since Iverson has been on the basketball court. That’s why Iverson is called “the answer.”

Rumor 3: There is also another rumor that the local Philadelphia media doubted Iverson’s ability as he was born into a poor black family, grew up on the rough street of Hampton and had many troubles as a youth. Above all, Iverson is only 1.83m tall, which is the target of media criticism. To show their doubt about Iverson, they called Iverson “the question”. However, when Iverson carried himself to perfection on the court in Philadelphia, almost all the sports reporters were surprised by his excellent performance, which definitely offered a forceful “Answer” to his “Question”. From then on, Iverson was called “the answer”.

Rumor 4: This nickname was given to him because of his remarkable basketball skills. Iverson always made a crucial and critical hit on the court to end the game.

Rumor 5: “The Answer” is the homophonic of his name Iverson, which is why he was called “The Answer”. Regardless, Iverson keeps calling himself “the answer.” Although no one agreed with him at first. Instead, most people only see some question about Iverson, for example, he was often late for training, he couldn’t deal with the relationship between his coach and him. However, Iverson never changed, people who doubted him began to change their opinions about Iverson and already accepted Iverson’s nickname: The Answer.