The illness of Allen Iverson’s daughter Messiah Iverson has prompted Allen to take a leave. Allen Iverson’s daughter Messiah is 4 years old. Sixers president Ed Stefanski says the situation is a “very serious issue”.

Beyond that, no further details were given about the 4 year old. 76ers confirm Allen Iverson will miss the next three games. But the team says the break is indefinite. Iverson previously missed five games and the All Star Game.

Stefanski said:

“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”.

Iverson is under a one year contract with the team having left the Grizzlies.