Iverson's ex-wife claims he abducted their children

Another chapter has been added to the Allen Iverson saga.

The former 76ers star is being accused by his ex-wife, Tawanna Iverson, of abducting his own children, according to several media reports. The website TMZ first reported the story.

Tawanna Iverson filed court documents in Atlanta claiming that her ex-husband failed to return their five children, who range in age from 3 to 16, after a five-day vacation in Charlotte, N.C.

Iverson is fighting the allegations in court, TMZ reported.

Allen Iverson did not return the children on May 26, she said. Tawanna said she tried to set up an exchange at a neutral site on June 4, but Iverson never showed up.

Tawanna Iverson, who has sole custody of the children, wants the courts to force him to bring them back. She contends that Iverson never went to North Carolina and has the children staying at a hotel in Georgia.

A Sixers spokesman said the organization had no comment.

Iverson has struggled to adjust to life after basketball.

The 38-year-old former star has wasted millions of dollars. His ex-wife has said he has missed every child-support payment since January, when their divorce was finalized. Iverson owes her $40,000 in child support, she contends.

The 11-time all-star played with the Sixers from 1996 to 2006 and during the 2009-10 season. He also had stints with the Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, and Memphis Grizzlies during his NBA career. Iverson briefly played for Besiktas Cola Turka of the Turkish Basketball League during the 2010-11 season.

Iverson made an appearance at the Wells Fargo Center on March 30 for Allen Iverson bobblehead giveaway night. The beloved former guard appeared on the court for about 30 seconds between player introductions and the tip-off.