What Allen Iverson's Life In Prison Was Really Like

During his prison sentence at the Newport News City Farm, Allen Iverson wasdetermined to stay strong, especially around other inmates. He later told ESPN, "Going to jail, someone sees something weak in you, they'll exploit it. I never showed any weakness. I just kept going strong until I came out." And instead of harping on

During his prison sentence at the Newport News City Farm, Allen Iverson was determined to stay strong, especially around other inmates. He later told ESPN, "Going to jail, someone sees something weak in you, they'll exploit it. I never showed any weakness. I just kept going strong until I came out." And instead of harping on the situation afterward, Iverson used the experience as motivation to keep going with his basketball career.

Behind bars, Iverson worked at the bakery shop, according to the Roanoke Times, and lived in a cell with three other men. He also studied several subjects, including geometry and English, per The Washington Post. In an interview with Daily Press, Iverson shared, "I think I've handled more stress than a lot of people have handled in their whole life. I've become wiser and stronger, and that'll probably help me out in the long run."

Iverson was released from Newport News City Farm in 1995 after four months, per Open Court Basketball. Although he was released, his freedom did come with conditions. Iverson could not play organized sports and was ordered to focus on his education. He had to complete his senior year of high school at Richard Milburn High School, a school for at-risk students. However, Iverson's mother was determined to see his son still succeed in basketball. 

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