In 1999, Allen Iverson of the Philadelphia 76ers set an NBA Playoffs record of 10 steals during a 97-85 victory over the Orlando Magic. Iverson joined the NBA as the 76ers first overall draft pick in 1996 and was named Rookie of the Year his first season. Nicknamed “the Answer,” Iverson played 14 seasons as a point guard and shooting guard. He is an 11-time NBA All-Star, two-time All-Star game MVP, and was the NBA’s MVP in 2001. The 76ers retired his no. 3 jersey and he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016.
Today in Sports History: May 13
CLEVELAND, OH - FEBRUARY 8: Allen Iverson #3 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles during the 1997 Rookie Game played February 8, 1997 at the Gund Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1997 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)