“At this time, we feel that it is in the best interest of the Sixers, Allen and his family that he be allowed to deal with a very serious issue that is far greater than the game of basketball,” 76ers general manager Ed Stefanski said in a statement on the team’s website (www.nba.com/sixers).
Iverson missed five games and the All-Star Game before returning on Feb. 16. His daughter’s illness has not been revealed.
