Which NBA star grew up as the son of a 15 year old single mother?

The NBA star who grew up as the son of a 15-year-old single mother was Allen Iverson. Iverson was born in Hampton, Virginia, and was raised by his mother, Ann Iverson, in difficult financial circumstances.

Ann Iverson was 15 when Allen was born and worked to support her family. Iverson's childhood included poverty and instability, but basketball and football became important outlets. His extraordinary quickness and competitive personality eventually made him one of the most influential guards of his generation.

Iverson starred at Georgetown University under coach John Thompson before becoming the first overall pick in the 1996 NBA draft. He won NBA Rookie of the Year in 1997 and league MVP in 2001. Readers sometimes confuse this biographical detail with stories about other players raised by single parents, but the specific combination of a 15-year-old single mother and future NBA superstar refers to Iverson.