Coast to Coast: Allen Iverson officially announces his retirement

August 21, 2013 | By Rob Abruzzese | Posted in Coast to Coast | No comments
He hasn't played since the 2009-10 season, but Allen Iverson officially announced his retirement from the NBA on Wendesday. AP Photo.

He hasn’t played since the 2009-10 season, but Allen Iverson officially announced his retirement from the NBA on Wendesday. AP Photo.

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• Allen Iverson officially announced his retirement from the NBA.