The Canadian Press: Ex-NBA star Allen Iverson debuts for Besiktas Cola Turka, scores 15 in loss

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By The Associated Press (CP) – 7 hours ago

Allen Iverson of Besiktas Cola Turka tries to pass Hemofarm Stada defense during their Eurocup group B basketball match in Istanbul, Turkey, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010. (AP Photo/Ibrahim Usta)

ANKARA, Turkey — Former NBA all-star Allen Iverson has scored 15 points in his debut for Besiktas Cola Turka but failed to carry his team to victory against Hemofarm Stada.

Hemofarm Stada defeated Besiktas 94-91 in a European Cup game on Tuesday in Istanbul. Turkish fans shouted “Allen Iverson, the son of Besiktas Cola Turka” during the match.

The 11-time NBA all-star had agreed to a US$4-million, two-year contract with Besiktas after no NBA team offered him a contract for the season.

Iverson is 17th on the NBA’s career scoring list with 24,368 points over a 14-year career with Philadelphia, Denver, Detroit and Memphis. He won the league’s Most Valuable Player award in 2001.

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The Canadian Press: Ex-NBA star Allen Iverson debuts for Besiktas Cola Turka, scores 15 in loss

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