Sixer General Manager Ed Stefanski released an official statement confirming what many speculated in regards to Allen Iverson not returning to the Sixers or may be the NBA at all. Stefanski statement was this:

"After discussing the situation with Allen, we have come to the conclusion that he will not return to the Sixers for the remainder of the season, as he no longer wishes to be a distraction to the organization and teammates that he loves very deeply. It has been very difficult for Allen and the team to maintain any consistency as he tries to balance his career with his personal life."

More information will following according to the Sixers but it appears that Allen Iverson is stepping away from the game permanently.