https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/allen-iverson-australia-cancer-charity-challenge-20260127.htmlAllen Iverson is being criticized for an allegedly disrespectful visit with a childrens cancer charity in Australia, after a viral Reddit post called out the former Sixer for
absolutely disgusting conduct at the hospital.
Challenge, a Melbourne-based charity supporting children with cancer, has hosted NBA players such as Shaquille ONeal, Cameron Johnson, Josh Giddey, Seth Curry, and Carmelo Anthony for visits in the past.
Challenge chief executive officer David Rogers told The Inquirer in a statement on Tuesday that Iverson spent almost two hours engaging with media, executives, and high-profile sports figures, but
in stark contrast, described the Hall of Famers conduct with the children and families as unacceptable.
Iverson was set to do a 45-minute meet-and-greet with children and families supported by Challenge. Iverson was more than 90 minutes late, and according to the Reddit post, decided not to sign anything or speak to anyone, adding that his security said he was having a bad day.
My little brother who is 12 years old and is currently receiving chemotherapy for ALCL lymphoma, was so excited to meet one of his idols, the Reddit post reads. He came out to be extremely disgusted and disappointed in Allen Iversons [behavior], and so were the other [families].
Iverson took one group photo and then ended the visit.
Challenge was deeply disappointed with the meet and greet involving Allen Iverson, Rogers said in the statement. There was nothing further we could have done as an organization to improve the experience and, despite working diligently on the day to manage a challenging and at times disrespectful approach from his management team, we believe Allen Iverson ultimately let down the children and families who came to meet him.
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