Sixers to honor Iverson with jersey retirement

The Sixers will officially retire Allen Iverson's No. 3 jersey during halftime of their March 1 game against the Washington Wizards at the Wells Fargo Center.

Iverson, who averaged 26.7 points in his career, officially retired on Oct. 30, the night of the Sixers' season opener against the Miami Heat.

"Allen Iverson is, without question, one of the most iconic players to ever wear the Sixers uniform," chief executive officer Scott O'Neil said in a news release.