Is Allen Iverson A-List?
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No — Allen Iverson is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Reached A-list in 2001
NBA MVP, Finals Appearance
Lost A-list status in 2010
Dropped to B tier — Brief Return to 76ers
Ranking Timeline
1996B$0.5M
NBA Rookie of the Year
Iverson wins Rookie of the Year, becoming a star.
2001A▲$40M+$39.5M
NBA MVP, Finals Appearance
Leads Sixers to Finals, wins MVP award.
2006A$80M+$40M
Traded to Denver Nuggets
Iverson is traded to the Denver Nuggets.
2010B▼$100M+$20M
Brief Return to 76ers
Returns to Philadelphia for a short stint.
2013C▼$1M-$99M
Retires From Basketball
Financial issues become public knowledge.
2026C$1M
Basketball Legacy Remains
Iverson's influence on basketball persists.
Last updated: February 21, 2026