“His Bottom Lip Turns Down” – Allen Iverson’s mother shares NBA pro’s emotional reunion with special-needs sister | NBA News
The NBA legend Allen Iverson, famous for his fierce on-court competition, recently showed a more sensitive side in a tearful reunion with his sister. In a heartwarming moment with her, who has special needs, the 11-time All-Star cried as they hugged each other with affection. Their mother shared a video of the emotional moment on Instagram. It revealed how tight the siblings were with one another. Everyone saw the emotional side of the basketball icon as the two hugged, and tears streamed down his face.
Mama Ann shares a heartfelt video highlighting the unbreakable bond between Allen Iverson and his sister with special needs
Allen Iverson has two sisters- Brandy and Iiesha. In a recent social media post, Ann Iverson, his mother, highlighted their bond. She shared a video of AI and Iiesha on Instagram. The video showed the icon giving Iiesha a tight hug before planting a kiss on her forehead. As Mama Ann asked, “You love your brother… Your brother look out for you and care for you”, Iiesha replied with a “yes”. Iiesha has specific needs, according to Mama Ann, which is reportedly the primary reason Allen Iverson joined the NBA draft early. Stating the same, she said: “He entered into the NBA draft early from GT college to keep her alive with all the specialist Doctors. He paid for and I do the rest (nurturing).”Her caption further read, “THERE IS A SPECIAL BOND BETWEEN THEM. SHE TAKES MEDICATION EVERY DAY TO LIVE, PLUS WE KEEP HER CLOSE TO HOME… SHE NEVER HANGS OUT… LIKE MY OTHER KIDS OR MY OLDER GRANDKIDS…SHE IS OUR BLESSING FROM GOD… She then wrote:“SHE LOVES HER BIG BROTHER & FAMILY.. TO KNOW HER IS TO LOVE HER… WHEN BUBBA COMES HOME TO VISIT AND HE FIRST LAYS EYES ON IIESHA, HIS BOTTOM LIP TURNS DOWN AND HE TEARS UP..”Further thanking God for her loving family, she wrote:“LEAVE THEM ALONE BECAUSE BUBBA KNOWS THE STRUGGLE WE’VE BEEN THROUGH.. BUT GOD HAS SHOWN US FAVOR AND IT’S GOING TO BE ALRIGHT… WE ARE A PRAYING FAMILY BY FAITH, AND I ALWAYS TELL MY CHILDREN TO LET GO AND LET GOD… HE HAS THE FINAL ANSWER AND HE DOES NOT MAKE MISTAKES…”
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It finally concluded:“MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL TOO IN JESUS’ NAME AMEN.. DOCTORS SAID WHEN SHE WAS BORN 11-20-1991 SHE WAS NOT GOING TO LIVE PAST THAT NIGHT… ITS 2025 GOD HAS THE FINAL ANSWER WE HAVE FAITH..”Apart from being an emotional reminder of Allen Iverson’s close family ties, the reunion also showcased the love and loyalty that had grounded him outside of his Hall of Fame life. The video served as a reminder that his family is his biggest strength and that even the toughest players have weak spots.Also read: NBA Hall of Famer Allen Iverson drafts an emotional message for former teammate Carmelo Anthony
