rings are just things points assists and everything else is you if you are good player you will be know for that no one talks about Enylegend who never won ring they talk about their real greatness
Allen Iverson doesn't even have a script, just has names so he doesn't forget to mention someone. Speaks from the heart like the passionate player he was, greatest player of all time pound for pound.
As a born and bred New Yorker .. it didn’t matter. There were always those players when they came to the Garden you’d look forward to them. And Iverson was def one of those players who the Garden “loved”. I always heard about this speech but I didn’t think I’d cry 4 separate times listening to it. Like him one of the best ever.
The part where he mentioned an incident in high school that caused him to lose his offers and his momma beggin' Coach Thompson to give him a chance hit me in the heart❤. Super proud of Iverson‼️
Allen Iverson was always very vulnerable and thats what won the hearts of Philly fans. Iverson created an atmosphere at Wells Fargo center that didn't exist before him or after him. Truly a special player and person who i think always tried to be his absolute best. Admitting when he was wrong , he was extremely relatable and honestly a good role model when i was a teenager.
He was never afraid of being vulnerable and people loved him for that. As a teenager watching every game i could on tv my mom would always sit down and watch with me. She fell in love with him and pointed out moments through out his career that his effort , heart, confidence , his ability to be humble were great qualities to emulate. And of course all of us have flaws even our heros.
Voice from fan in China: I still remember the moment when I watched my lifetime 1st NBA game with my dad in our living room. That was Philly vs LA final. I didn’t know NBA quite much at that time. But I do remember there was a guy in white jersey fighting his best against the other team. The other team was strong but that guy just never gave up. He was a real fighter. Later in my life there were down times when I just felt like I couldn’t make it. At moment like that I would think of that guy in that final game. AI’s spirit keeps inspiring me. Now I’m 32 yo and have a doctorate degree with a decent job. I love you AI!
IVERSON. Talented. Authentic. Vulnerable. Raw. Teachable. Appreciative. Gracious. Real. Thank you for the many hours of pure delight you provided your fans.
Wow!!! Can't believe my boy is in the hall of fame ..I can't think of anyone who deserves it more...He was my favorite baller when he was in the game and is still today....God bless him and his family!!!
The smallest giant, biggest heart, gave his all on the court, damn man watching his speech reminded me of how great basketball was in late 90's and early 00's, I still have my AI jersey at home with my college year Patrick Ewing jersey and Kevin Garnett throwback rookie year jersey... Cried every second of his speech
Bawling my eyes out....fuuuuccckkk!!! Who in your memory gave a more better, heartfelt speech? I can't think of any....from any sport. He was the mfkn Answer!
@@jamesbarber1103last thing he talked about m, they actually weren’t even together they divorced, she coulda walked away with like 30 mil from the divorce but left him 15 mil lol
iverson , kobe , shaq was the first NBA players that i saw on national tv , i remember when i was a kid i saw you on tv man and i said to my self i want to be like you the braids, sleeves, untuck jersey, headbands. damn miss those days when NBA is so competitive... from Philippines here man we love you AI
This is great to read! I’m glad you got to see those 3 great players of the game at a young age & especially those young faces of the game slowly making a new change to the flow of the game. 🫡🏁 Respect!
I’m a hard nosed 50 year old guy, and I have watched his speech 3-4 times and tear up every time. His passion is palpable, just like he played. Love this guy!
He stayed real from the beginning until the end. Definitely deserves his place among the greatest that ever played this game. He ain't the GOAT but he had the biggest heart. Thanks for your contribution Allen Iverson, we will remember you for the next decades =)
Imagine if he actually did the right things and took care of himself....he maybe would of been the goat...he was hungover most games and eating chicken fingers and mozo sticks every night that's not even a joke
He acts like a fool at the casinos… rude as hell , pisses his pants cuz he’s too lazy to go to the bathroom , never tips , him and his buddies are rude
@beenDeliverdedToday nah you right,we should judge him by 1 mistake. 😂 you think anyone is gonna believe you let alone decide they hate a legend cause you said he pissed his pants and you think he’s rude and doesn’t share his money with workers after he pays for stuff oh and his friends are also rude. 😂 😂 😂
It makes me smile so much when I see people get to this point and all they can do is give thanks and credit to everyone who loved and supported them along the way. At the end of the day we're here for Allen. But he knows the whole story of the people who helped him to get there. Sometimes talent isn't enough. You need to have people in your corner who love and support you. And everytime we see an athlete like this they have that. And they should give thanks because not everyone in the world has that. I heard a saying. The graveyard is filled with potential. But Allen Iverson didn't die or throw it away. He used it. And to this day he inspires me. He's the Answer.
I always thought Allen Iverson is smart, but the dude is surrounded by people who really love him, they really help with a lot, dude is open heart it's natural that he is loved.
It wasn't enough that his play got him to Hall of Fame. His speech would make the Hall of Fame of the most hearfelt speeches. I love you AI, you inspired all my childhood and I didn't even know how beautiful of a human you were then
The passion in him so so palpable. I’m not an emotional guy at all, but his speech gets me to my core, especially his message to coach Thompson and his wife at the end.
I’ve watched Allen’s speech over and over again. Like he said even though football 🏈 was his first love, he had enough talent to exceed at basketball 🏀 as well. A lot of our mom’s can always see something deep in us that we didn’t even know we had. Allen had and still does have a lot of fans. But he kept it real saying he also had a lot of haters and doubters as well that didn’t want him to succeed. Congrats 🎊🍾🎉 Allen you deserve to be a NBA Hall of Famer!!!! 🏀🏀🏀🏀
How A.I felt about Jordan, that was his impact on me being a kid from San Francisco housing projects, thanks A.I from all us black kids who you showed me that you can take a negative and turn it positive we love bay area love you!!
From the Bay area to Barcelona Spain cause he was my role model too and not only inspire black kids to play hoops cause Im spanish and I did and do his moves and shakes too. Salute Bro from BCN!!!!
I'm a Brutha born on Da Southside of Chicago in 64'...and A.I. reminds me of allot of da homies growing up that was so authentic and humanly flawed and capable of error-best HOF convo ever! So, Fam I Salute Chu-Plenny Much Luv!
In never knew Allan Iverson had such amazing qualities to deliver this type of speech... Emotional, deep very deep, honoring and thanking God first of all - i mean sincerely thanking not just as some do - and than all the other important contributors in his life and career... Wow, Allen, you are not just gifted with sports talents, but with a great heart, after all you went through and how satan was pulling you to the bad side of life. Big up, bro, congratulations and God bless you 🙏🏽 Jesus truly loves u
Genuinely one of the most underappreciated talents to ever play the game. I've been fortunate enough to attend my fair share of professional sporting events, and none more entertaining than watching Allen play in Philadelphia. The guy was brilliant.
I have loved AI since his first season in Philly. He’s just completely speaking from his heart here and you can definitely see that he absolutely positively means everything that he’s saying.
Legend solidified truly a classy fellow followed him since Georgetown days and pretty much grew up with AI there will never be another a true GOAT and a real one
Iverson. So much respect. As a player, and as a man. And yes, as a role model. This dude did the work. In his own way, sometimes. AI is an inspiration to all, sports fan or not-- a passionate guy. He speaks like he played. Straight from the heart.
The league should be glad A.I. wasn't 6'4 180. Cause even at 5'10 150 this man had more heart,drive,and ruthlessness then some teams had on their entire roster. Iverson had no fear of anyone. I remember countless games of him driving to the rack and getting absolutely beat the hell down but would get right back up and do it again and again. If this man played in the league today he would dominate just like he did in his time. MJ is the G.O.A.T. but Allen "The Answer" Iverson was and always be my favorite player. Love you A.I.
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If you say "He doesn't deserve it cuz he don't have rings." You have never watched him play. AT ALL
No one says that, AI is easily one of the best despite not having rings
if you say that, you don't know basketball
The rings argument has never won anyways
rings are just things
points assists and everything else is you if you are good player you will be know for that no one talks about Enylegend who never won ring they talk about their real greatness
Nobody ever said that
Had me in tears from start to finish respect to his wife for holding him down.
Important and Big Respect to MRS. Iverson. 😍
I'm Glad he SAID how "He CAN'T THANK his Wife enough" cos Bby!!! 👏🏾😉 #Ik
And his mama!
Allen Iverson doesn't even have a script, just has names so he doesn't forget to mention someone. Speaks from the heart like the passionate player he was, greatest player of all time pound for pound.
You clearly haven’t heard of Tony Snell
@@ringwormboy1575trash
@ringwormboy1575 you clearly haven't heard of Brian Scalabrine.
Bruh Kwame Brown
Yeah let’s just act like Jed Beuchler didn’t exist
Youngins please know….This man is the reason your favs wear braids the arm sleeves and tats! He created a wave and was talented asf while doing so!
Kanye west and tupac of basketball and that's a fact
The heat he caught for doing that back then was crazy.
S*** man they tried to change the rules because of Allen they try to make it dress code
He was the answer before they even had the question
He’s the reason why all the NBA players nowadays can wear any clothes they want to a game.
anybody can win a ring but everybody will not be a hall of famer. you did it champ!
Imo its not about rings its about the impact
False. If anyone could win a ring then why didn't Iverson ! He is the answer right ! Guess he got that answer wrong. LOL.
@@bobanderson9715 shut up fool
@@bobanderson9715 no no it's not like that.AI was alone
@@bobanderson9715 congrats. you get the fuckwit of the week award!
Thanking Coach Thompson for saving my life may be the most heartfelt message I have ever heard.
My favorite part
Wow … I’m getting goosebumps hear that…
GETS ME EVERYTIME!!!😢😢😢
yup
even in his speech he is going left-right as if he'll be doing crossover, legend,....
😂 Underrated comment
😂😂😂😂❤
😂😂😂
Lmaooo thanks for the laugh
AI crossed over life and scored.
I came back to watch this again in 2023, like if you are with me. The greatest speech ever.
I'm watching now, it still makes me smile 8 years later!
@@brettmcmurphy9153 me too
As a born and bred New Yorker .. it didn’t matter. There were always those players when they came to the Garden you’d look forward to them. And Iverson was def one of those players who the Garden “loved”. I always heard about this speech but I didn’t think I’d cry 4 separate times listening to it. Like him one of the best ever.
The part where he mentioned an incident in high school that caused him to lose his offers and his momma beggin' Coach Thompson to give him a chance hit me in the heart❤. Super proud of Iverson‼️
yeah❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
Allen Iverson definitely deserved it. you don't have to Get a Ring to be an amazing PLAYER!
Tell that to all the Charles Barkley and Reggie Miller haters.
I know right Lol
don't forget melo LOL
He might not have a ring but to me he is a champion.
i wish AI won at least one ring
10:40 is the part about mj for anyone wondering
Thank you
❤
This is the one speech I rewatch every now and then
SAME
2nd that.
hear hear
Same 😂😂
it’s some real shut
Watching this, I'm sitting in here like, "I ain't crying. I'm just chopping up these onions in this dusty room."
SupermanHopkins what a beta
@@sa1ntl775 n Pritchard
Allergies
@@sa1ntl775only a bitch uses that alpha beta shit my guy
@@Bigedub101😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Allen Iverson was always very vulnerable and thats what won the hearts of Philly fans. Iverson created an atmosphere at Wells Fargo center that didn't exist before him or after him. Truly a special player and person who i think always tried to be his absolute best. Admitting when he was wrong , he was extremely relatable and honestly a good role model when i was a teenager.
Never watched this until now 7/9/24... Always been a fan of this small giant. After watching.... Even bigger fan now!! Thanks A.I.
Me: 7.13.24!!!
HE MADE ALMOST EVERYONE CRY, THAT'S WHAT HAPPENED WHEN YOU SPEAK THROUGHT A HEART !
Shit I tried to hold it back couldn’t even do that
True
He was never afraid of being vulnerable and people loved him for that. As a teenager watching every game i could on tv my mom would always sit down and watch with me. She fell in love with him and pointed out moments through out his career that his effort , heart, confidence , his ability to be humble were great qualities to emulate. And of course all of us have flaws even our heros.
Heart over height speech bro . That's what happens when you play every game with your heart on your shoulder .
Voice from fan in China: I still remember the moment when I watched my lifetime 1st NBA game with my dad in our living room. That was Philly vs LA final. I didn’t know NBA quite much at that time. But I do remember there was a guy in white jersey fighting his best against the other team. The other team was strong but that guy just never gave up. He was a real fighter. Later in my life there were down times when I just felt like I couldn’t make it. At moment like that I would think of that guy in that final game. AI’s spirit keeps inspiring me. Now I’m 32 yo and have a doctorate degree with a decent job. I love you AI!
Wow
I can relate to dis
💯👏
👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏
All heart ❤
His mother has such a beautiful smile. It's the kind of smile you only see on people that are full of life.
Glad that Big John lived long enough to see his guy make it in.
why the fuck does this have only 165k views like this man pioneered a portion of NBA culture.
IVERSON. Talented. Authentic. Vulnerable. Raw. Teachable. Appreciative. Gracious. Real. Thank you for the many hours of pure delight you provided your fans.
You just described the gemini sign which he and I are💪💪💪 salute to A.I.
Allen Iverson "Heart over height" he deserves dis💯
Wow!!! Can't believe my boy is in the hall of fame ..I can't think of anyone who deserves it more...He was my favorite baller when he was in the game and is still today....God bless him and his family!!!
I love how emotional he is...thats growth
The smallest giant, biggest heart, gave his all on the court, damn man watching his speech reminded me of how great basketball was in late 90's and early 00's, I still have my AI jersey at home with my college year Patrick Ewing jersey and Kevin Garnett throwback rookie year jersey... Cried every second of his speech
Bawling my eyes out....fuuuuccckkk!!! Who in your memory gave a more better, heartfelt speech? I can't think of any....from any sport. He was the mfkn Answer!
I loved his speech to his wife...she deserved it because she went thru a lot with him
SOO MUCH
@rhyaweeks where's the time stamp
@@jamesbarber1103 28:59
@@jamesbarber1103last thing he talked about m, they actually weren’t even together they divorced, she coulda walked away with like 30 mil from the divorce but left him 15 mil lol
Hell and back a couple of times.
There's something about Iverson that drew me to watch his full speech...damn
I'm not much of a basketball fan, but this is one of the realest hall of fame speeches I've ever heard in any sport. Just straight from the heart.
he is so grateful that he thanked eveyone including his music idol...
The impact he made among many basketball players is just unthinkable. I am one of them. Thanks Allen for inspiring us!
This guy went through so much to be in the hall of fame is as good as a ring. He is a true champion.
Nothing like a mother's love.
The best and worst of people have been influenced by their mothers.
You can say that again
You can feel the goodness from
His heart through his words. God bless you Al
100%
iverson , kobe , shaq was the first NBA players that i saw on national tv , i remember when i was a kid i saw you on tv man and i said to my self i want to be like you the braids, sleeves, untuck jersey, headbands. damn miss those days when NBA is so competitive... from Philippines here man we love you AI
This is great to read! I’m glad you got to see those 3 great players of the game at a young age & especially those young faces of the game slowly making a new change to the flow of the game. 🫡🏁 Respect!
I’m a hard nosed 50 year old guy, and I have watched his speech 3-4 times and tear up every time. His passion is palpable, just like he played. Love this guy!
Um....it's just basketball and he is a stranger. Get a grip
count how many times he says "love". beautiful speech
he is doing crossovers even during his hall of fame speech, simply a legend.
He stayed real from the beginning until the end. Definitely deserves his place among the greatest that ever played this game. He ain't the GOAT but he had the biggest heart. Thanks for your contribution Allen Iverson, we will remember you for the next decades =)
Imagine if he actually did the right things and took care of himself....he maybe would of been the goat...he was hungover most games and eating chicken fingers and mozo sticks every night that's not even a joke
@@IMPULSE0101 He doesn't like to go practices but maaan, he's a killer
Hes one of the goats...
@@IMPULSE0101How do you know?
That’s a humble man right there ... that speech was from the heart. Well deserved honor ... Iverson was the man inside that court
Wow! That was a heartfelt speech. I'm glad he was able to turn his life around.
He acts like a fool at the casinos… rude as hell , pisses his pants cuz he’s too lazy to go to the bathroom , never tips , him and his buddies are rude
@@BeenDeliveredTodayhe does not piss his pants stop the bs
@@BeenDeliveredToday whyd your bitchass ever come here if u a hater go watch whoever u care about bitch
@beenDeliverdedToday nah you right,we should judge him by 1 mistake. 😂 you think anyone is gonna believe you let alone decide they hate a legend cause you said he pissed his pants and you think he’s rude and doesn’t share his money with workers after he pays for stuff oh and his friends are also rude. 😂 😂 😂
My Tough big ass here tearing up. This guy went through so much. He deserved this moment.
those who don't remember this guy was a scoring machine... he led the league in scoring a couple times
Allen Iverson is definitely one of the icons of my generation!
99% of his speech is shoutouts. That’s ma man !
it's a shame he had to retire so early but yet still a legend
AI retired at 36. Kobe retired at 37
It makes me smile so much when I see people get to this point and all they can do is give thanks and credit to everyone who loved and supported them along the way. At the end of the day we're here for Allen. But he knows the whole story of the people who helped him to get there. Sometimes talent isn't enough. You need to have people in your corner who love and support you. And everytime we see an athlete like this they have that. And they should give thanks because not everyone in the world has that.
I heard a saying. The graveyard is filled with potential. But Allen Iverson didn't die or throw it away. He used it. And to this day he inspires me. He's the Answer.
Well said.
When you speak from the heart it is tremendously gracious to hear I was proud to see you play man wish you got a ring !
He’s a real one and is a good father and loves his family 💯
The player I've always tried to craft my game after.
AI is a real one, a living legend without a ring. "Thanks to my coach for saving my life,"
I always thought Allen Iverson is smart, but the dude is surrounded by people who really love him, they really help with a lot, dude is open heart it's natural that he is loved.
It wasn't enough that his play got him to Hall of Fame. His speech would make the Hall of Fame of the most hearfelt speeches. I love you AI, you inspired all my childhood and I didn't even know how beautiful of a human you were then
At his height this is the greatest guard I have seen play period.
I can't watch this without crying 😥😥😥😥
The passion in him so so palpable. I’m not an emotional guy at all, but his speech gets me to my core, especially his message to coach Thompson and his wife at the end.
Growing up in camden as a youngin right by philly. This dude was our Jordan man. So much heart and skill.
The realest off all, never forgot where he came from and who supported him.
Humble!!!! Ssooo humble. And so family oriented... a real model... my 3 heroes,, mj, Ai, and kobe..
Straight G. Always keepin it 100
One of the coldest ever to plày in the NBA 💯
I’ve watched Allen’s speech over and over again. Like he said even though football 🏈 was his first love, he had enough talent to exceed at basketball 🏀 as well. A lot of our mom’s can always see something deep in us that we didn’t even know we had. Allen had and still does have a lot of fans. But he kept it real saying he also had a lot of haters and doubters as well that didn’t want him to succeed. Congrats 🎊🍾🎉 Allen you deserve to be a NBA Hall of Famer!!!! 🏀🏀🏀🏀
R.I.P. COACH THOMPSON!
Still one of the best hall of fame speeches ever!!!!!
How A.I felt about Jordan, that was his impact on me being a kid from San Francisco housing projects, thanks A.I from all us black kids who you showed me that you can take a negative and turn it positive we love bay area love you!!
Thanks to all those who liked my A.I comment that came from my heart 💓 so I'm glad it went to you all!😉
From the Bay area to Barcelona Spain cause he was my role model too and not only inspire black kids to play hoops cause Im spanish and I did and do his moves and shakes too. Salute Bro from BCN!!!!
One of the most emotional speeches to date... Beautiful and so heartfelt. 🏀💕
Allen Iverson is the only person that can make Shaq cry
pound for pound The greatest player in the history of the game.
It's been a wild ride watching him mature over the years. Took him a little longer but he turned out to be humble
Never has a speech made me tear up so much. Thank Iverson. You spoke from your heart. Much love from Nigeria.
One of the best HOF speeches of all time. Sincere. Honest. Love AI
I just love IVERSON ❤ what a REAL MAN ‼️💯
I'm a Brutha born on Da Southside of Chicago in 64'...and A.I. reminds me of allot of da homies growing up that was so authentic and humanly flawed and capable of error-best HOF convo ever! So, Fam I Salute Chu-Plenny Much Luv!
Very classy how he called out everyone individually by name. He took his time and did a great job!
7 minutes in and im already crying fam...Respect to Allen
In never knew Allan Iverson had such amazing qualities to deliver this type of speech... Emotional, deep very deep, honoring and thanking God first of all - i mean sincerely thanking not just as some do - and than all the other important contributors in his life and career...
Wow, Allen, you are not just gifted with sports talents, but with a great heart, after all you went through and how satan was pulling you to the bad side of life.
Big up, bro, congratulations and God bless you 🙏🏽
Jesus truly loves u
He went out there an gave it his all night end an night out one of my favorite players all time
Best little man to ever play the game philly gon miss u A.I
Allen Iverson I is such a humble honest brother.
A.I. an icon on and off the court....
No, Allen.
Thank YOU!!
My forever all time favorite! I always cry watching this and miss you soooo much!!
Best HOF speech ever!
Genuinely one of the most underappreciated talents to ever play the game. I've been fortunate enough to attend my fair share of professional sporting events, and none more entertaining than watching Allen play in Philadelphia. The guy was brilliant.
The deepest hall of famer speech of all time 🙏🏾
I have loved AI since his first season in Philly. He’s just completely speaking from his heart here and you can definitely see that he absolutely positively means everything that he’s saying.
Thank you Iverson for everything you did
Straight heart on and off the court.
Legend solidified truly a classy fellow followed him since Georgetown days and pretty much grew up with AI there will never be another a true GOAT and a real one
From Philippines.......😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 The killer cross over ever....MVP...,..😊😊😊
Iverson. So much respect. As a player, and as a man. And yes, as a role model. This dude did the work. In his own way, sometimes. AI is an inspiration to all, sports fan or not-- a passionate guy. He speaks like he played. Straight from the heart.
this speech was definitely from the heart.
Hes talking inside his heart...he was telling us the truth...🎉🎉🎉🎉his idol....❤❤❤❤❤
The league should be glad A.I. wasn't 6'4 180. Cause even at 5'10 150 this man had more heart,drive,and ruthlessness then some teams had on their entire roster.
Iverson had no fear of anyone. I remember countless games of him driving to the rack and getting absolutely beat the hell down but would get right back up and do it again and again.
If this man played in the league today he would dominate just like he did in his time.
MJ is the G.O.A.T. but Allen "The Answer" Iverson was and always be my favorite player.
Love you A.I.
Hard to imagine anyone that deserves it more, what a legendary talent and heart. Amazing how humble and full of love for the game he has.
His gratefulness and love is magical
Man that's what you call humility what a class act AI got my vote
The most real hof speech. Congratulations A.I.
Who remembers that commercial Iverson did a with Jadakiss lol
One of the best