Jun 05, 2015 allen iverson denied being drunk during his 2002 practice rant in a conversation with espns stephen a. Allen iverson biographer kent babb on the sixers legend. But according to journalists kent babb, iverson had a bit too much fun before he entered. Kent babb author of not a game goodreads share book. This book is based on interviews of people around iverson. The incredible rise and unthinkable fall of allen iverson. Allen iverson once threatened to have wife killed, according. The incredible rise and unthinkable fall of allen iverson was written by journalist kent babb and released earlier in the week.
Unauthorized allen iverson biography compelling, balanced. Babb brings to life a private, loyal, and often generous allen. With not a game, kent babb questions the enigma that is the answer, taking readers into a world most dont know and, quite frankly, most dont want to know exists in america. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. The incredible rise and unthinkable fall of allen iverson, babb tells. The incredible rise and unthinkable fall of allen iverson by kent. Kent babbs book about iverson and the way he pissed away a great pro. It is no secret that allen iverson liked to have a good time. Jun 04, 2015 former nba mvp allen iverson, a ccording to a new book by kent babb called not a game. But according to journalists kent babb, iverson had a bit too much fun before he entered the room for his now infamous 2002 press. When this book came out in early june, it received lots of press in the philadelphia media for the chapter discussing allen iversons famous practice rant. Allen iverson denied being drunk during his 2002 practice rant in a conversation with espns stephen a.
Kent babb explores those sides in endearing detail in his recently released, unauthorized biography, entitled not a game. Now a washington post sports writer, babb has been honored for his work by. Thats one of the sad stories in iverson s life that kent babb tells in the book not a game. According to a new book, allen iverson was drunk during the infamous 2002 rant in which he repeated were. The incredible rise and unthinkable fall of allen iverson, he steered thousands. Philadelphia cbs allen iverson certainly has his flaws. According to kent babb, author of the new iverson biography not a game, the. One of the most famous rants in sports history has an interesting new twist thanks to a new book about allen iverson written by journalist kent babb. Kent babb kent babb is a sports features writer for the washington post, focusing on the nfl, college sports, the nba, and. The incredible rise and unthinkable fall of allen iverson by kent babb at indigo. Jun 20, 2015 in not a game, the story of a star player and a hard fall sportswriter kent babb talks about his new book not a game.
Jun 04, 2015 allen iversons infamous 2002 practice rant may have been the result of more than pentup frustration. Smith, the practice rant, and why iverson thrived in philly. The incredible rise and unthinkable fall of allen iverson, washington post journalist kent babb discusses the legendary rant, as well as his interviews about it with thencoach. He made that perfectly clear during an interview last month. Allen iverson was drunk at the 2002 news conference in which he repeated the phrase were talking about practice 22 times, according to a book published this week. New book says former 76ers star allen iverson drunk during. This book is based on interviews of people around iverson, court transcripts, and other material. Iverson who didnt participate in the book took to basketball in hampton, va. Allen iverson, nba icon, struggles with life after basketball. Babb, a washington post writer who profiled allen iversons troubled life after.
Book says allen iverson was drunk during famous practice. Allen iverson was impossible to ignore, a one man hurricane, on the court and off. Journalist kent babb interviewed former philadelphia 76ers. Through extensive research and interviews with those closest to iverson, acclaimed washington post sportswriter kent babb gets behind the familiar, sanitized, and heroic version of iversonthe hardcharging, hardpartying athlete who played every game as if it were his last.
Dan wetzel a searingly honest and intimate portrait of a captivating icon, but also a cautionary tale for any young star. Babb, a washington post writer who profiled allen iversons troubled life after basketball in 20, extends his work into a sobering biography of the exnba superstar. Kent babb, author of allen iverson bio not a game on stephen a. Former nba mvp allen iverson, a ccording to a new book by kent babb called not a game. Allen iverson s rise, fall show life is not a game.
Iverson biographer explains writing the tale of good iverson. Thats one of the sad stories in iversons life that kent babb tells in the book not a game. Jun 10, 2015 kent babb explores those sides in endearing detail in his recently released, unauthorized biography, entitled not a game. Allen iverson s infamous 2002 practice rant may have been the result of more than pentup frustration. Babb, a washington post writer who profiled allen iverson s troubled life after basketball in 20, extends his work into a sobering biography of the exnba superstar. Kent babb of the washington post published an iverson biography this week entitled not a game. Iverson who didnt participate in the book took to basketball in. Apr 19, 20 what i think about allen iverson is in my heart, thompson said. The incredible rise and unthinkable fall of allen iverson, revealed that iverson was three sheets to the wind in 2002 when he said were talking about. Allen iverson reportedly not going to be able to collect.
The biography not a game written by kent babb is about allen iversons tough life and what he had to go through in his journey. Allen iverson and the people we create from nothing medium. John valenti, pulitzer prizenominated journalist and author of sweepea, the story of new york city basketball legend lloyd daniels. But according to kent babb s recent book, not a game.
Allen iverson once had it allthen due to money mismanagement lost it all. Allen iverson was drunk during legendary practice rant. Not a game ebook by kent babb official publisher page. Philadelphia cbs the author of the new biography on the life of sixers legend allen iverson, kent babb, joined angelo cataldi and the morning team on monday to discuss his book. Babb brings to life a private, loyal, and often generous allen iverson who rarely made the headlines. Kent babb is a sports enterprise writer at the washington post, which he joined in october 2012. May 26, 2015 allen iverson once had it allthen due to money mismanagement lost it all. The incredible rise and unthinkable fall of allen iverson by kent babb. Allen iverson s also know as ai was a normal kid hanging around the streets of virginia, but once he got on the court it was a different story. Last friday, smith used his clout as an espn pundit to criticize babb, a sports features writer at the washington post, for his books claim that. Babb strips away the public persona of iconic superstar allen iverson to tell a. Through extensive research and interviews with those closest to iverson, acclaimed washington post sportswriter kent babb gets behind the familiar, sanitized.
Allen iverson s worldclass skill set and indelible persona, packed into an averagesize body on a smalltown kid, makes kent babb s not a game. In a larger sense, though, kent babbs searing biography of iverson paints an ugly picture of the player as a mean drunk with a severe alcohol problem. Allen iverson very drunk during infamous practice rant. Jun 05, 2015 it is no secret that allen iverson liked to have a good time. Kent babb captures the complexity of allen iverson from all angles in a fascinating mustread for all sports fans. Baxter holmes, espn nba reporter allen iverson was impossible to ignore, a one man hurricane, on the court and off. But nothing lasts forever, and i can finally admit that allen iverson is not. Dan wetzel, national columnist, yahoo sports and new york times bestselling author allen iverson s is a life unfathomable to most. The incredible rise and unthinkable fall of allen iverson, interviewed former team officials and reporters who were present for the news conference. The incredible rise and unthinkable fall of allen iverson by kent babb 20150602 kent babb on. According to a new book, allen iverson was drunk during the. Allen iverson was supposedly drunk during practice rant.
Not a game ebook by kent babb official publisher page simon. Which is why i couldnt wait to read kent babbs new book. Kent babb is a sports features writer for the washington post, focusing on the nfl, college sports, the nba, and the intersections of sports with social, cultural and political issues. Allen iversons sad saga from allstar nba point guard to. Jun 15, 2015 the unauthorized biography on allen iverson by kent babb not a game isnt so much a biography as it is a love story a love story about allen and tawanna iverson. Not a game book by kent babb official publisher page. The incredible rise and unthinkable fall of allen iverson ebook. If you took out their part of the book, you probably know most of a. In not a game, the story of a star player and a hard fall sportswriter kent babb talks about his new book not a game. Earlier this month, a book was released that painted a lessthanflattering picture of iverson, including an allegation that he was drunk during his infamous practice rant in 2002, a. In the book, babb wrote, some were entertained, and others watched the train wreck unfold. The biography not a game written by kent babb is about allen iverson s tough life and what he had to go through in his journey. Allen iverson, the controversial allstar who came from nothing, lived a life of luxury during his playing days.
Not a game by kent babb shortlisted for the penespn award for literary sports writing a searingly honest and. Allen iversons also know as ai was a normal kid hanging around the streets of virginia, but once he got on the court it was a different story. Whether he meant to or not, says babb, the author of not a game. Through extensive research and interviews with those closest to iverson, acclaimed washington post sportswriter kent babb gets behind the familiar, sanitized, and heroic version of the hardchanging, hardpartying athlete who played every game as if it were his last. His work was included in the 20 edition of the best american. Allen iverson denies allegations that he was drunk during. In not a game, the story of a star player and a hard. The new book not a game traces his financial ups and downs. Allen iverson pays high cost for basketball fame hrbooks. The cost of basketball fame for hampton native allen iverson is examined in this book by washington post sports writer kent babb. In not a game, the story of a star player and a hard fall. In this illuminating biography of professional basketball star allen iverson, babb follows the athletes oncourt achievements in tandem with his offcourt. Smith he was being lied on in book s drunken news conference claim. May 24, 2015 allen iverson, the controversial allstar who came from nothing, lived a life of luxury during his playing days.
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