Manager: Allen Iverson Needs Surgery, Not Ready to Retire

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(AP) Former NBA star Allen Iverson plans to have a lesion removed from his right leg in the United States and intends to rejoin his Turkish team in time for the playoffs.



Gary Moore, Iverson's longtime manager, said Iverson told him Wednesday that he doesn't plan to retire because of the painful condition.



Moore said Iverson has a lesion that is pressing up against the bones of his leg and requires surgery in the U.S.



"It has to be removed and tested to see if it's benign or not," Moore said by phone. "Once that's removed, Allen is going to look to rehabilitate his leg because the doctors tell him he'll be out four to six weeks, He's hoping to be able to play in the playoffs."



Besiktas spokesman Kursat Kaplan said Wednesday the team would assess Iverson's future after another MRI this week.



Moore had no timetable for Iverson's surgery, only that it was "soon."



"People need to know that Allen is and always has been a fighter," Moore said. "He's got a battle ahead of him."



Moore said Iverson "totally disputes" reports out of Turkey that he was set to retire.

 

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