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Allen Iverson Cites Jet Lag After Brief Melbourne Visit With Children Battling Cancer

Organizers say a planned 45-minute session was cut to about a minute, leaving families disappointed.

Overview

  • Iverson told a TV crew he was struggling with exhaustion and the time change after multiple flights during his Australia tour.
  • Challenge CEO David Rogers said Iverson ultimately let down the children and families who came to meet him.
  • Australia's 10 News aired footage of the meet-and-greet that showed Iverson appearing sluggish and low-energy.
  • Families reported he did not speak with the kids, took only a few photos, and signed autographs for a small number.
  • The incident spread from a Reddit post and drew sharp criticism from former NBA center Andrew Bogut, while Iverson has not issued a direct response.