he was 5-10 without shoes 165pounder playing amongst the giants and retired with a hall of fame career. 4 time scoring champ, 2 time steal champ, 2 time all stars MVP, Multiple all NBA first seconds and third team selection in his 14 year career in the NBA and most importantly, he was the MVP in 2001 carrying his basically a D-League team to the finals, actually taking a game away from that mighty 2000-01 Lakers. Our guy AI WAS THAT GOOD
he's absolutely one of the most fearless athletes i can think of. he's a tiny little guy and he would just hurl himself into any pile of bodies on the floor. i don't know how he lasted so long in the league without breaking down. it was like watching someone play hockey without any pads.
AI made me believe I could make it to the NBA and he was the most relatable NBA star I have ever seen. My favorite player of all time!!! I’m a 76er fan till this day cause of him. He was so exciting to watch
I walked by him in a mall in ATL once. He’s TINY. I’m 6’3” 200, played D2 Bball. Anyone his size I would expect I’d have an advantage in a matchup. Iverson is the most impressive MVP in league history to do it at his size. Totally dominating legends. Unbelievable. Just a shame he didn’t have a 2nd act late in his career as a 6th man for a champion.
Most of those people are delusional bronny fans who have no idea what greatness even mean. So as usual we can all simply ignore their existence and carry on, Lol.
i watched him hes only a few years older hewas very good but overrated cause he didnt really make his teammates better and vomitted up shots.......elite athlete and toughness though
A.I. could also have been a great college QB if he'd wanted to play football too. He was dominant in high school. He was as good as FSU's Charlie Ward as a QB
AI was a straight up BALLER! His game reminds me of "that one dude" you'd face at the blacktop courts. Cocky but unstoppable. Unrefined, but talent dripping from his pores. Even if he had a "bad" game, you had a worse one.
He was a great player but people forget there was a hole in his play. He could not finish with his left hand at the rim and this made him go right with his dribble most of the time. Defenders started to stop him going right by standing on his right side with distnace so all he could do was shoot over the defence. A great example of this is Bowen guarding him in 2003 in Spurs against Sixers.
I put him with the players that I miss playing and are great and have championships rings-Michael Jordan Hakeem Olajuwon Magic Johnson Larry Bird. I miss AI and those I mentioned.
imo, there's no denying that Iverson was a ridiculous force of nature when he was on, unlike any other player. Unfortunately, I recall watching for every 35pt, 40pt+ games he had, there were dozens of games when he was going 7-27, 8-31, etc. Also, beginning in the late 90s, AI started the trend of crossover dribbles that were clearly palming and/or traveling that stopped being regularly called by the refs, which I think hurt the game then and especially in the decades since. And c'mon, AI being the captain of the 2004 USA team that only won Bronze, when he was just chucking up shots, has to be mentioned. The guy wasn't a great team player even when he was surrounded by the best.
AI is a forgotten BAAAAD MOFO. He ruled his era (no offense to my Spurs, Dirk, and of course Kobe [a Top 10 all-time great]). It's so sad to only see former players speak AI's praise. Thanks, BTM for keeping his legacy alive. AI wasn't the biggest player on the court but played a game as BIG as anyone. AI was a PG instead of a SG (speaking of MJ) but his court dominance and court IQ was eerily similar to MJ's in MJ's first 4-5 seasons. He needed a really good mentor (like David Robinson or Dominque Wilkins) and he probably would have achieved so much more in the league and not gone "broke" afterward. AI was something truly special, so thankful to have seen his play in-person and on live TV. *Just had to add: AI was 'And 1' before they existed. The Professor, all of the guys, Pistol Pete originated it, AI rebirthed it. I would luv to have a time machine and see a starting 5 of Pistol, AI, Oscar Robinson, George Gervin, and David Robinson together, WHEW!!! The stadium would need to install seatbelts for that starting 5. Oscar and The Admiral could just play half court defense the entire game... the Iceman and AI/Pete could go offense against most teams 3 on 5. That would be a wild ride, so much talent & creativity and all 5 were stellar defensemen. All 5 could score lights out also, BEFORE the 3pt shot was a big part of the game (especially for Oscar & Gervin).
I would expect Mr Iverson is paying for his NBA years with a lot of arthritis. He had to have been a fantastic track athlete. As fast as he was with big hops, bet he could long jump 25 feet
my fav player of all time, we got same bone structure and I move like him only a little smaller and slower LOL but I make sure my form is a carbon copy of his......thats why people call me here Iverson
You mean his "pimpin' ain't easy"/"it's hard out here for a hustla" gangbanga ethos that caused the NBA's ratings to drop off a cliff? What a wonderful "contribution".
Both made an impact on today's game, I'm a big time A.I fan but Steph is the greatest shooter I've ever seen, he literally changed the game with the deep three ball but A.I was a fierce as they come,relentless on defense, I have them both tied for the greatest small guards to ever play the game
He was a great individual talent, but did not make anyone around him better. Loved watching him play but I knew from day one he would never get a championship. Even he has admitted he handled his career poorly, set the wrong example to the next generation and wishes he had listened to Larry Brown and been less selfish. He let the money amd the tattoos amd the flash and the other bullcrap literally derail his career. And it actually was the defining factor in him not winning a championship.
A.I. was great but, he traveled a lot and he didn’t make his teammates better. His attitude problems and unprofessionalism hurt the league and was the wrong example for the next generation of players. And don’t @ me. He has even stated this. On top of that, as much as he admires him now, he looks back and wishes he would have listened to Larry Brown. A.I. has really changed and I am impressed with how he matured after he retired. Pound for pound one of the best, most athletic players in NBA history. He was tough! I just wish he wouldn’t have been so selfish back then. Kobe started out with a similar attitude and people didn’t like him for a while in the beginning also. They wanted more players like Jordan who were not only gifted but, had the appearance of being humble.
AI wasn't good. To me he was a great player. I compare what AI did for the Sixers to that of what James did with Cleveland. He took that Philly team to the championship game. I mean yeah he lost to one of the greatest teams in the NBA, but they won that 1 game.
@@officialconch yeah I worked it that way because when folks debate about the GOAT or the best players James is brought up usually 1 or 2. They sleep on that. My only argument and I'm not sure where I sit but did AI make his teammates better players?
Untill D.ROse he was the best point guard to cut under the basket. I never liked his FG and he was like only scorer, he made many bad plays and good so he was flashy. But in reality it was a player that brings something at the cost of other aspects. Brilliant dribble, flashy layups but I never conidered him great player
Favorite player ever. I hate false narrative that he was inefficient. Gotta look at the whole picture... UN-GUARDABLE, got hacked way more than normal. Lead league in FTA/gm multiple seasons (as high as 11.5/gm). If you trade even just half of those free throws, for 2 or 3 "MADE SHOTS" instead, then his career FG% jumps from 43%, to almost 50% (was 46% outside of Philly - with help). Ex, Look at what he did one game in '05 vs Orlando - He shot 17/36, slightly higher than average, nothing special percentage-wise, but because he was 24/27 on free throws, he ended up with 60 points!! 60 points on 36 FGA is crazy efficient!
Great individual talent and supreme scorer for his size (6' tall), but not a player to build a team around of him. He was a SG in a body of PG. Even though he had a decent amount of assists, he was more like a finisher than distributor. The 76ers team was not as bad as many people think. Snow was decent, McKie was a six man of the year, Ratliff was the best shot bloker at that time, and his replacement (Mutombo) was still considered as one of the top defenders in the league. Not to mention Raja Bell, Speedy Claxton and Tyrone Hill. You can see that when you look at Denver Nuggets, when they replaced Iverson with Billups they became way better. Extraordinary individuality, but far from being a team leader.
@@painteater19 no it wasn't. It was all narration caused by AI3 individual talent outshining other team members. This team was decent overall. As for Dikembe, he was the best available option for guarding prime Shaq.
AI was/is a beast. Capable of destroying the biggest and best the league had to offer. He is that good and i have nothing but the utmost respect for his ability on the court. There are very very very few I'd take over A.i. as a teammate.And I mean very few.
He says late 90's and early 2000's that prime Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajuwon were gone. But he never says prime Magic and Bird were gone late 80's and early 90's when it comes to Jordan winning. 😂
H Isaiah Thomas was just as good in recent years. Any quick guy that can palm the basketball from underneath is goat. The trick is are you allowed to do so. The few that were /are allowed, are impossible to guard. Period.
Sean I respect your knowledge on NBA basketball as well as your efforts to create interesting content for the community. But please you don't need stupid titles like "was Iverson really that good?". I mean you are better than this. We are talking about a HOF, top 20 player of all time, so such a title is plain stupid. You are in competition with noone, your content is pure, don't do what other youtubers do for the clicks.
Iverson is EASILY the most overrated NBA player ever. Not deserving of being in the top 50 or even top 75. The NBA needs to remove Iverson and give the nod to Chris Mullin instead, who should've been in the top 50 back in 1996.
The one blaring out liar in this video is when you said that the 76ers organization surrounded him with a great Supporting Cast. I think the 2001 team is one of the worst supporting casts I've ever seen. I think 40 year old Mutombo was his second best player? There was Zero shooters outside of a 35% Derrick Coleman. Eric snow was the point guard who was a black hole on offense. It wasn't until 2006 where we had a pretty legitimate Supporting Cast but ironically they did worse because Iverson was on the decline and the coach didn't know how to f****** do anything.
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he was 5-10 without shoes 165pounder playing amongst the giants and retired with a hall of fame career. 4 time scoring champ, 2 time steal champ, 2 time all stars MVP, Multiple all NBA first seconds and third team selection in his 14 year career in the NBA and most importantly, he was the MVP in 2001 carrying his basically a D-League team to the finals, actually taking a game away from that mighty 2000-01 Lakers.
Our guy AI WAS THAT GOOD
he's absolutely one of the most fearless athletes i can think of. he's a tiny little guy and he would just hurl himself into any pile of bodies on the floor. i don't know how he lasted so long in the league without breaking down. it was like watching someone play hockey without any pads.
AI made me believe I could make it to the NBA and he was the most relatable NBA star I have ever seen. My favorite player of all time!!! I’m a 76er fan till this day cause of him. He was so exciting to watch
I walked by him in a mall in ATL once. He’s TINY. I’m 6’3” 200, played D2 Bball. Anyone his size I would expect I’d have an advantage in a matchup. Iverson is the most impressive MVP in league history to do it at his size. Totally dominating legends. Unbelievable. Just a shame he didn’t have a 2nd act late in his career as a 6th man for a champion.
My All Time Favorite 🏆
Anyone who's questioning A.I. clearly wasnt around to watch him play
Most of those people are delusional bronny fans who have no idea what greatness even mean. So as usual we can all simply ignore their existence and carry on, Lol.
He is the Answer for a reason.
i watched him hes only a few years older hewas very good but overrated cause he didnt really make his teammates better and vomitted up shots.......elite athlete and toughness though
They wanna tell you the new generation are much more skillful lol
42% two point shooter for his career, 31% on threes. I'm questioning A.I.
My fave player of all time
A.I. could also have been a great college QB if he'd wanted to play football too. He was dominant in high school. He was as good as FSU's Charlie Ward as a QB
Bubba Chuck was special, a BEAST.
There is no questioning AI's greatness 🏀👑🙌🏽
AI got opponents scared guarding him
These type videos are becoming egregious.. NEVER question this man’s greatness.
I question it.
An amazing player and an inspiration to us '6 footers"
One of the greatest AND he played every game.
AI paved the way for D-Rose and many more.
AI was a straight up BALLER!
His game reminds me of "that one dude" you'd face at the blacktop courts. Cocky but unstoppable. Unrefined, but talent dripping from his pores. Even if he had a "bad" game, you had a worse one.
The man’s name was the Answer ! Enough said
The intro never gets old!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 🎶 🎶 🎶
Anyone that was watching NBA back then no matter what team he's supporting he loved Allen MVP Iverson. ❤
this guys is a super player without a ring but literally a scoring machine.
A great singular talent but struggled to make the pieces around him better
YES HE WAS!
Next question
MJ and AI. Hands down, two of the most influential players ever.
He's in the HOF just off of raw talent
He was a great player but people forget there was a hole in his play. He could not finish with his left hand at the rim and this made him go right with his dribble most of the time. Defenders started to stop him going right by standing on his right side with distnace so all he could do was shoot over the defence. A great example of this is Bowen guarding him in 2003 in Spurs against Sixers.
I put him with the players that I miss playing and are great and have championships rings-Michael Jordan Hakeem Olajuwon Magic Johnson Larry Bird. I miss AI and those I mentioned.
Smmfh. Not within a _thousand miles_ of those guys.
A.I. is the most underrated HOF'er in NBA history. Stats don't tell is story... his cultural impact does.
He's in my top #10
Yea he was that good too 5 sg all time number 4 in my opinion 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
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imo, there's no denying that Iverson was a ridiculous force of nature when he was on, unlike any other player. Unfortunately, I recall watching for every 35pt, 40pt+ games he had, there were dozens of games when he was going 7-27, 8-31, etc. Also, beginning in the late 90s, AI started the trend of crossover dribbles that were clearly palming and/or traveling that stopped being regularly called by the refs, which I think hurt the game then and especially in the decades since.
And c'mon, AI being the captain of the 2004 USA team that only won Bronze, when he was just chucking up shots, has to be mentioned. The guy wasn't a great team player even when he was surrounded by the best.
5:35 good God look at them all star snubs
AI is a forgotten BAAAAD MOFO. He ruled his era (no offense to my Spurs, Dirk, and of course Kobe [a Top 10 all-time great]). It's so sad to only see former players speak AI's praise. Thanks, BTM for keeping his legacy alive. AI wasn't the biggest player on the court but played a game as BIG as anyone. AI was a PG instead of a SG (speaking of MJ) but his court dominance and court IQ was eerily similar to MJ's in MJ's first 4-5 seasons. He needed a really good mentor (like David Robinson or Dominque Wilkins) and he probably would have achieved so much more in the league and not gone "broke" afterward. AI was something truly special, so thankful to have seen his play in-person and on live TV. *Just had to add: AI was 'And 1' before they existed. The Professor, all of the guys, Pistol Pete originated it, AI rebirthed it. I would luv to have a time machine and see a starting 5 of Pistol, AI, Oscar Robinson, George Gervin, and David Robinson together, WHEW!!! The stadium would need to install seatbelts for that starting 5. Oscar and The Admiral could just play half court defense the entire game... the Iceman and AI/Pete could go offense against most teams 3 on 5. That would be a wild ride, so much talent & creativity and all 5 were stellar defensemen. All 5 could score lights out also, BEFORE the 3pt shot was a big part of the game (especially for Oscar & Gervin).
Seeing "Reality check" in your headline made me think you're gonna put down AI. In the end, I'm glad we agree - AI was a damn good player!
it's just too bad he didn't got a championship ring 😕
Yeah, playin' streetball will do that for ya'.
To be truly honest I never found him very special.
I would expect Mr Iverson is paying for his NBA years with a lot of arthritis. He had to have been a fantastic track athlete. As fast as he was with big hops, bet he could long jump 25 feet
I do agree with what my fellow told.. They better watch AI play his game in his prime..
You got me!
I thought you were gonna shit on AI. Great vid!
A.I is one of the top 13 best NBA player all time!
42% on two point shooting, 31% on threes. Compare those numbers to those of someone like Steph.
my fav player of all time, we got same bone structure and I move like him only a little smaller and slower LOL but I make sure my form is a carbon copy of his......thats why people call me here Iverson
Any knocks ya might have on his amazing game is easily made up for what he contributed to the culture 💯
You mean his "pimpin' ain't easy"/"it's hard out here for a hustla" gangbanga ethos that caused the NBA's ratings to drop off a cliff? What a wonderful "contribution".
Iconic
Didn't Kobe say he was glad Iverson wasn't 6'7"? Amazing player
He just needed one star player and solid one on bench - there b no any conversation who’s the best guard beside MJ
AI scored as good as Curry but could play insane Defense for his size. Two way player who never gave up. He is way better than Curry. Its a team game.
Both made an impact on today's game, I'm a big time A.I fan but Steph is the greatest shooter I've ever seen, he literally changed the game with the deep three ball but A.I was a fierce as they come,relentless on defense, I have them both tied for the greatest small guards to ever play the game
1. MJ
2. A.I
3. Earl "the Pearl" 'Jesus' Monroe
GOATs. 💯💯💯
I still have him above Harden
He was a great individual talent, but did not make anyone around him better. Loved watching him play but I knew from day one he would never get a championship. Even he has admitted he handled his career poorly, set the wrong example to the next generation and wishes he had listened to Larry Brown and been less selfish. He let the money amd the tattoos amd the flash and the other bullcrap literally derail his career. And it actually was the defining factor in him not winning a championship.
A.I. was great but, he traveled a lot and he didn’t make his teammates better. His attitude problems and unprofessionalism hurt the league and was the wrong example for the next generation of players. And don’t @ me. He has even stated this. On top of that, as much as he admires him now, he looks back and wishes he would have listened to Larry Brown. A.I. has really changed and I am impressed with how he matured after he retired. Pound for pound one of the best, most athletic players in NBA history. He was tough! I just wish he wouldn’t have been so selfish back then. Kobe started out with a similar attitude and people didn’t like him for a while in the beginning also. They wanted more players like Jordan who were not only gifted but, had the appearance of being humble.
Absolutely correct. Even he realized he handled his career poorly.
I wouldnt agrée, there was no proper teammates if you ask me. And he wa shumble, still is but he was a street boys
Thanks for the videos and hard work you put in for a bunch of random people on here GOD BLESS my brother
Shaq said he was top 5 all time during the NBA finals and never said that about Kobe.
AI was the AI before AI
He carried alot
He missed...a LOT.
They didn't call, A.I. "The Answer" for nothing.
AI wasn't good. To me he was a great player. I compare what AI did for the Sixers to that of what James did with Cleveland. He took that Philly team to the championship game. I mean yeah he lost to one of the greatest teams in the NBA, but they won that 1 game.
You should be comparing what James did to AI… and it ain’t even comparable. AI is way greater
@@officialconch yeah I worked it that way because when folks debate about the GOAT or the best players James is brought up usually 1 or 2. They sleep on that. My only argument and I'm not sure where I sit but did AI make his teammates better players?
Great supporting cast? He had nobody
A.I. a physical freak, wiry and 99 fast. But damn he wasn't a basketball player he was a entertainer
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Iverson should be behind bars. He never lived up to his potential.
With that overly harsh attitude, perhaps YOU should be incarcerated.
Untill D.ROse he was the best point guard to cut under the basket. I never liked his FG and he was like only scorer, he made many bad plays and good so he was flashy. But in reality it was a player that brings something at the cost of other aspects. Brilliant dribble, flashy layups but I never conidered him great player
STOP TALKING ABOUT BASKETBALL!!@
@@THEREALLORDJ but I worked whole life as a coach and player and I am from baskketball family. I even got basket ball tatoo on my forehead
@@maksymiliardbe7020 TELL YOU WHAT, WHY DONT YOU LOOK UP WHAT OTHER GREAT PLAYERS SAY ABOUT HIM AND GET BACK TO US!!!
Favorite player ever. I hate false narrative that he was inefficient. Gotta look at the whole picture...
UN-GUARDABLE, got hacked way more than normal. Lead league in FTA/gm multiple seasons (as high as 11.5/gm). If you trade even just half of those free throws, for 2 or 3 "MADE SHOTS" instead, then his career FG% jumps from 43%, to almost 50% (was 46% outside of Philly - with help).
Ex, Look at what he did one game in '05 vs Orlando - He shot 17/36, slightly higher than average, nothing special percentage-wise, but because he was 24/27 on free throws, he ended up with 60 points!! 60 points on 36 FGA is crazy efficient!
Great individual talent and supreme scorer for his size (6' tall), but not a player to build a team around of him. He was a SG in a body of PG. Even though he had a decent amount of assists, he was more like a finisher than distributor. The 76ers team was not as bad as many people think. Snow was decent, McKie was a six man of the year, Ratliff was the best shot bloker at that time, and his replacement (Mutombo) was still considered as one of the top defenders in the league. Not to mention Raja Bell, Speedy Claxton and Tyrone Hill.
You can see that when you look at Denver Nuggets, when they replaced Iverson with Billups they became way better. Extraordinary individuality, but far from being a team leader.
That 76ers team was as bad as people think. Mutombo was a strong shot blocker but far from the dominant big that the team needed to go the distance.
@@painteater19 no it wasn't. It was all narration caused by AI3 individual talent outshining other team members. This team was decent overall.
As for Dikembe, he was the best available option for guarding prime Shaq.
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AI was/is a beast. Capable of destroying the biggest and best the league had to offer. He is that good and i have nothing but the utmost respect for his ability on the court. There are very very very few I'd take over A.i. as a teammate.And I mean very few.
He says late 90's and early 2000's that prime Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajuwon were gone. But he never says prime Magic and Bird were gone late 80's and early 90's when it comes to Jordan winning. 😂
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Isaiah Thomas was just as good in recent years. Any quick guy that can palm the basketball from underneath is goat. The trick is are you allowed to do so. The few that were /are allowed, are impossible to guard. Period.
Referees didn't call him for carrying the ball half the time so I would call that special
Read the teaser title and started laughing my ass off…hahahahahah. Dont even need to watch video.
AI was the Answer.
Give me Allen Iverson over James Harden a million times out of a million I will die on that hill!
A.i. is my goat
Sean I respect your knowledge on NBA basketball as well as your efforts to create interesting content for the community. But please you don't need stupid titles like "was Iverson really that good?". I mean you are better than this. We are talking about a HOF, top 20 player of all time, so such a title is plain stupid. You are in competition with noone, your content is pure, don't do what other youtubers do for the clicks.
He traveled a lot
Prime Bubba Chuck was definitly better than prime Gilbert Arenas, that's for sure.
Of course he was
IA is the best short guy ever way better them Stephen curry
Can u say loser street baller
Practice?
In my opinion he was better then Kobe
AHAHA
Iverson is EASILY the most overrated NBA player ever. Not deserving of being in the top 50 or even top 75. The NBA needs to remove Iverson and give the nod to Chris Mullin instead, who should've been in the top 50 back in 1996.
You're just mad about him crossing up your GOD twice😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
The one blaring out liar in this video is when you said that the 76ers organization surrounded him with a great Supporting Cast. I think the 2001 team is one of the worst supporting casts I've ever seen. I think 40 year old Mutombo was his second best player? There was Zero shooters outside of a 35% Derrick Coleman. Eric snow was the point guard who was a black hole on offense. It wasn't until 2006 where we had a pretty legitimate Supporting Cast but ironically they did worse because Iverson was on the decline and the coach didn't know how to f****** do anything.
Cold blooded killer!!!
anyone who's questioning AI problably haven't played a minute of real bball in their life