Allen Iverson was in the NBA.
Allen Ezail Iverson ( born June 7 , 1975 ) is an American professional basketball player who played for 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association ( NBA ) . Winning the NBA scoring title during the 1998 -- 99 , 2000 -- 01 , 2001 -- 02 , and 2004 -- 05 seasons , Iverson was one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history , despite his relatively small stature ( listed at 6 feet , 0 inches ) . He also played for the Denver Nuggets , Detroit Pistons , and the Memphis Grizzlies , before ending his NBA career with the 76ers during the 2009 -- 10 season .