By Justin Worsley
With his option in the NBA running out, point guard Allen Iverson is considering playing basketball in an unfamiliar land.
According to the Associated Press, Iverson has been contacted by a professional team in China. Most NBA teams begin training camp in less than two weeks and Iverson, 35, is yet to be contacted by a team.
Iverson, the first-overall draft pick of the 1996 NBA Draft, last played for the Philadelphia 76ers, his second stint with the team. Last year, Iverson was also unwanted by the NBA and announced his retirement in November, stating that he still felt that he could play a high level of basketball. Philadelphia quickly contacted Iverson to bring him back for the remainder of the season.
It is unknown which team is currently in talks with Iverson. In his career, Iverson has averaged 26.7 points per game and 6.2 assists per game. Iverson was also named to 11 consecutive All-Star games from 2000-10.
Throughout his 14-year NBA career, Iverson has been one of the most well-known faces in the league and could help his new team sell tickets overseas. Despite winning four league scoring titles, Iverson has never been able to clinch an NBA Championship.
Iverson was initially contacted by the team last month.
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