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There has been a report recently in the Philadelphia Inquirer that NBA All-Star, Allen Iverson has extreme drinking and gambling problems. Steven A. Smith wrote:

Allen Iverson is in trouble, folks, deep trouble. The combination of alcohol and gambling – and a once-promising career in tatters because of the first two – won’t culminate in anything short of disaster if help does not arrive in short order.

If numerous NBA sources are telling the truth – and there’s no reason to believe they’d do otherwise in a situation of this magnitude – Iverson will either drink himself into oblivion or gamble his life away.

Iverson recently responded to Smith’s article on his Twitter account.

To my fans: You all know that my life isn’t perfect. I am going through some very tough times right now, like I am sure that we all do from time to time. However, I will stand tall like always with “rhino” thick skin. Even though I have become used to hearing people say things about me that aren’t true, it still hurts. I encourage you to continue your ongoing support and I want you to trust that this is another obstacle in my life that, with God’s help I will overcome. God Bless You All.

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  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Toni_Anthony/ Toni_Anthony

    Why do Fool’s use, ‘GOD’s NAME,’ whe their BS catches up with their ass’s? Was he thinking about GOD when he was in the glory of ruining his life? I’d doubt it! I know of too many folk’s who cry’s out, “Oh Lord,” AFTER the reality’s of the BS they’ve done in life, comes back and GREET’S THEIR ASS’s WITH A SMILE! KAMRA Mr. I, KARMA!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/AmericanDream4/ AmericanDream4

    I AGREE. WHAT DOES HIS TATT SAY?: ONLY THE STRONG SURVIVE. WE’LL SEE….

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Azrael3/ Azrael3

    “Tough times” my as s. That guy brought everything on himself. I have no sympathy for adulterers.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/doing_me74/ doing_me74

    Well God forgives right that’s the whole God crap anyway.Also Allen man stay strong no matter what fuk what others think because at the end of the day its easy for people to glorify in others problems.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/daup06/ daup06

    He had it all. He made 200 mill. He could have made 600 mill. look how much the Kobe, Labron and Wade are making. He wanted to keep it real. Real stupid.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/headraider/ headraider

    “going through hard times” “going through hard times” “we talkin bout going through hard time”

    Sound familiar?

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/sprewell015/ sprewell015

    he needs to get back to his roots…look to the higher power…get back to your foundation…ill pray for the brotha…I hope he finds his way

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/SheFly69/ SheFly69

    He’s just reaing what he has sown. Gambling and alcohol is going to heal his daughter or save his career. He better Man-Up and do what he has to do
    instead of being pu*king out and crying like a baby.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Gatekeepa/ Gatekeepa

    the NBA ain’t what it once was.. LeBrons is the only challange to the game and maybe wortht he money..the rest is naot..and why I son’t watch as much NBA games anymore..these players do not challenge themselves the guys who came before them… Micheal Jordan ALWAYS brought something NEW to the game..you NEver knew what he was going to do..and he change the game forever..the ballers today get big bucks for NOTHING..

    Allen needs to suck it up and stop being this spoil pampered baller he’s accustom to being..however..I understand that one of his children is ILL…but I don’t believe its an illness that causes death..

    He needs to realize that he is getting OLDER now and stop with this street thug persona..tats..old tats ..new tats.. cornrolls..etc., ITS PLAYED OUT!

    and Toni_Anthony is right.. God is only a God of convenience when some people get in trouble..but when they are on top from the blessings from GOD..ain’t talking to God at ALL.. and SO God knows how to get your attention..

    I hope A.I. get back on track..and his worries should not be about what his fans think.. he’s talking about being hurt.. then get your act BACK together.. drinking and gambling ain’t it..

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/lady-of-2000/ lady-of-2000

    I understand everyone have their own issues. They may not be the same as mine or yours, but we all have them whatever they may be. His large bank account just allows him to do it more so than most. But, this is where his mother sits him down like she did when he was 16 years old, and tell him if he wants to be treated like a man he has to first act like a man. When a man does something he stands up and say he did it right or wrong. If he is wrong he says I am wrong and deal with it accordingly. Men do not hide behind reasons or excuses. He does not offer reasons or excuses when he is right, so why should he when he is wrong. Take him back to basics and re-teach him what he should be teaching to his own children. It works well with girls as it does boys.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/odoggz/ odoggz

    hey, Al… you fuked your way into this jam, now it’s time to fuk yourself out of it. It’s the only way! Balance the universe out.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/upnorthdude09/ upnorthdude09

    Come on Allen..u been going down this road for years but now that it is getting too much for you to handle, you are crying out for forgiveness from fans, why do these stars and sports personalities do that…Fu@k the fans and get you together. You already fuc@ed up your marriage with your hoeing, don’t fu@k up your career too..I hope you get help but none the less nobody is perfect…

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/mesearching4ago2girl/ mesearching4ago2girl

    Dammit A.I. I hope you get through whatever you’re going through. I also know Stephen A, likes A.I. so I am not sure he is lying though, I don’t want to believe it. Nobody wants to see their heroes fall.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/raymondowens/ raymondowens

    lady-of-2000:”this is where his mother sits him down and tells him if he wants to be treated like a man…”-somehow allen iverson’s mother does not come across as the type of person who would give advice like you suggest. this lady has a drinking problem herself.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/mayhem187/ mayhem187

    why dnt he jus buy help with all of that money

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/DameDivalicious/ DameDivalicious

    So many people think having money is the cure to all life problems and solutions but it is not the case. What he need to do is find himself remembering who he was before he had all that money and fame. God does not judge none of us because he gave all of us the right to choose what path to follow in our lives which is free wills. If it’s the path to fame and money but come with a price that is pains and suffering then a person have to look within themselves to see where they went wrong and get off that path. Karma hits everybody regardless if they’re famous, infamous or not. His wife divorcing him while a one of their kids is sick and he turned to drinking and gambling to comforted himself. He would have to become spiritual, mentally and emotionally strong to fight his addictions. Being strong physical alone will never help him.

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