Allen Iverson and his daughters
Allen Iverson with two of his daughters; Allen Iverson in 2006.
Allen Iverson shares five kids with Tawanna Taylor
They welcomed their first child, Tiaura, in 1994, and their youngest child, Dream, in 2008
Iverson and Taylor divorced in 2013, but have since gotten back together
Allen Iverson's kids are his "greatest gift."
The former NBA star and his longtime love, Tawanna Taylor, share five kids. They welcomed their first child, Tiaura, in 1994, followed by Allen II in 1998, Isaiah in 2003, Messiah in 2005 and Dream in 2008.
Iverson and Taylor wed in 2001 and ultimately divorced in 2013 — the same year he retired from basketball. "When Tawanna divorced me, that’s when I knew I hit my lowest point," he told ESPN's Stephen A. Smith in October 2025 before confirming that he and Taylor have since reconciled. "She's my No. 1. She is my life."
Together, they've raised two sons and three daughters, each of whom received a shout-out when Iverson was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016.
“When I had hard losses, didn’t play well, you know, the media treating me like they did throughout my career, I always came home and forgot about all of that once I saw y’all,” he said to his kids in his emotional acceptance speech. “So, thanks for being my crutch, and I love y’all so much.”
More than a decade has passed since Iverson left the NBA, and his life has transformed in many ways. He recently released his memoir, Misunderstood, on Oct. 7, offering a candid look at his journey. Alongside the book, his three-part Prime Video docuseries, Allen Iv3rson, premiered on Oct. 23, 2025.
Here is everything to know about Allen Iverson’s kids: Tiaura, Allen II, Isaiah, Messiah and Dream.
Tiaura Iverson
Allen Iverson and Tiaura Iverson.Allen Iverson and Tiaura Iverson.
Allen Iverson and Tiaura Iverson.
Allen and Tawanna welcomed their first child, daughter Tiaura Iverson,on Dec. 16, 1994.
In his Hall of Fame speech in 2016, the proud dad referred to his firstborn as “Honey Boo Boo, a.k.a. Daddy Send Me Some Money.” The remark elicited a laugh from Tiaura and the audience.
Tiaura rarely posts on social media, but she did pay tribute to her dad on Instagram in honor of his 50th birthday in June 2025.
"Fifty years of life, and somehow you’ve spent most of them making everyone else’s better. I am who I am because of your guidance, your courage, and the way you’ve always shown up, even when it was hard," she wrote.
"Thank you for being my rock, my role model, and my hero," she continued.
Allen Iverson II
Allen Iverson and his son, Allen II appear before the media after his debut for the Denver Nuggets on December 22, 2006.
Allen Iverson and his son, Allen II appear before the media after his debut for the Denver Nuggets on December 22, 2006.
Allen and Tawanna welcomed their second child, son Allen Iverson II, in 1998.
The NBA star expressed his love for his son, whom he called “Deuce,” in his Hall of Fame speech. “I love you,” Allen told him. “I’m proud of you.”
As a child, Allen II was seen with his dad at a pre-season game and at the FIBA Americas Men's Basketball Olympic qualifying tournament in 2003. The basketball star playfully pinched his son’s cheek after the United States team beat Venezuela.
Isaiah Rahsaan Iverson
Isaiah Rahsaan Iverson.Isaiah Rahsaan Iverson.
Isaiah Rahsaan Iverson. Allen Iverson/Instagram
Allen and Tawanna welcomed their third child, son Isaiah Rahsaan Iverson, on Aug. 8, 2003.
Isaiah was overcome with emotion as his dad spoke about him at the 2016 Hall of Fame ceremony. At that event, Allen revealed that they call Isaiah “the professor” because he is “so smart.”
“Around the house, when something needs to be done or fixed, his mom will say, ‘Go ask Isaiah. He’ll show you how to do it,’ ” Allen shared in his remarks. “[You're] smart, man, and I’m proud of you. And follow your dreams and keep doing what you’re doing, man. I’m proud of you.”
In June 2022, Allen celebrated his son’s high school graduation.
“Congratulations on finishing what you started. This is just one of many journeys you will take through life,” he wrote on Instagram. “Our family is extremely proud of you. Whatever you choose to do in life, follow through and execute. CLASS OF 2022.”
Messiah Lauren Iverson
Messiah Lauren Iverson.Messiah Lauren Iverson.
Messiah Lauren Iverson. Allen Iverson/Instagram
Allen and Tawanna welcomed their fourth child, daughter Messiah Lauren Iverson, on Aug. 15, 2005.
In a statement after Messiah’s birth, the family said: "Mom, Dad, sister Tiaura, and brothers Allen II and Isaiah Rahsaan, along with baby Messiah, are all doing well."
Messiah was seen wiping away tears as her dad spoke lovingly of her at the Hall of Fame ceremony in 2016.
The retired basketball player called his daughter his “boobie boob” on social media in a post celebrating her 16th birthday in August 2021, a nickname he repeated in his Hall of Fame speech.
“You’re so great. I’m so proud of you,” Allen said of Messiah in the speech. “I love you so much and you make me so happy.”
Allen was a proud dad in 2019 when his daughter graduated from junior high. The Olympic bronze medalist congratulated his little girl in an Instagram post and wished her well on her next journey into high school.
"Graduating with your best friend must be nice! #Honorandloyalty," he wrote alongside a photo of him posing between his daughter and her friend.
Dream Iverson
Allen and Tawanna welcomed their fifth child, daughter Dream Iverson, on Oct. 7, 2018.
“I love her so much. Ever since she was born, she gotta sleep with daddy,” Allen recalled in his Hall of Fame ceremony speech. “Got her own room and her own bed, but gotta sleep with daddy.”
Allen has dubbed his youngest child his “mini me” on Instagram.
As with his older kids, the former basketball player is proud of Dream. Allen shared a snapshot of his youngest child holding a certificate of promotion in 2019, which he captioned: “Congrats to my baby girl Dream! Daddy so proud of you. #Middleschool.”