Allen Iverson Interview - Quite Frankly with Stephen A. Smith HQ Full Version (2005)
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Stephen A. and Allen basically grew up together professionally, so their on-camera chemistry created an interview that basically put Bubba Chuck's entire life on the table. The result was rawer than anyone could have ever imagined. In an audience featuring men and women, black and white, young and old, Allen offered a side of himself that tugged at the heartstrings of each person. You could see it in their faces as a roller-coaster of emotions took over the entire studio. He wore an army fatigue shirt featuring Tupac and Biggie; symbolic in a sense because the two rappers, both loved and hated during their lives for the hope they gave people and the fear they instilled in middle America. Iverson, to an extent, represented that same dynamic.
There aren't many 40+ minute videos on RUclips worth every damn second. The human attention span isn't built to be fixated on one object that long. Yet, the human brain has a way of realizing pure human emotion and often gravitates towards this. There was laughter as he recalled some of his finest moments in the NBA, inspiration as he spoke on the change he wanted to reflect on his community -- both in Virginia and Philadelphia -- and frustration as he lamented on the stereotype and image labeled upon him, one he was never able to escape. There were even tears as he spoke on the tug-of-war relationship with Larry Brown he admitted made him mature as a man both on and off the court.
Even as all in attendance listened to the life that was, at the time, one of the NBA's most electrifying names, they were afforded the opportunity to experience life in Allen's shoes. Reflecting on John Thompson's father-like role in his life (so you know, Iverson proudly admitted his father played a significant role in his life albeit in and out of prison), he recalled a Big East road game -- in Villanova of all places. The ill-will of his bowling alley brawl years earlier was still fresh on people's minds at this point. Thompson threatened officials he would take his entire team off the court and forfeit the game if a sign was not removed. The sign said, "Allen Iverson: The Next MJ OJ," with several figures of prisoners in orange jumpsuits.
Stories of this ilk explain why Iverson walked in basketball courts in Philly, New York, Chicago, San Antonio, Los Angeles, Miami and more with a chip on his shoulder. No scene scared him because he had already witnessed the evil men do. This fearlessness led to the adoption of his rebel-esque "me against the world" mentality on the basketball court.
I remember telling someone probably four or five years ago I had never seen any pro NBAer play with so much unabashed passion with the exception of Kevin Garnett. In his own words, he played the game hard, but never dirty, and players around the league respected him for that. In turn, certain ones earned his respect. Vince Carter -- yes, at one time, Vince was one of the most exciting players in the world -- was high in Allen's book; probably stemming from their instant classic seven-game series in 2001 that saw them trade 50-point onslaughts. Shaquille O'Neal was the one he spoke most highly of because Shaq showed him love from the moment he stepped in the league. Other than a few other names, he had no problem revealing most of his peers were "corny."
Yet, probably the most prophetic moment of the interview came when Iverson mentioned LeBron. Still only in his third season at the time, A.I. noted James as one of the younger players he admired. His words of advice, however, would only prove drastically eerie some four years later. "I always let LeBron know off top. Dog, they love you right now. They love you right now. But please believe me, the first incident, the first time something happen, they are waiting, man."
Through all the nonsense, Allen Iverson remained Allen Iverson. For better, it paints him in history as one of the most dynamic players in league history and possibly the best "little man" to ever play. But, if I know Chuck like I've come to know him through basketball and interviews, subjecting him to simply a "little man" is doing the same thing people did his entire life -- label him. He's a basketball player. He's a lightening rod for controversy. He's his own bank of memories for those who remember basketball in the late 90′s, early 2000′s. Everyone's got a favorite Iverson memory like everyone has a favorite cousin. And like he preached to Stephen A., he was a human being sporting the same emotions as the people who paid to see him play every night in cities across America.
For worse, being Allen Iverson remains a stigma of selfishness and someone unwilling to conform.
Either way, he was and will always be comfortable in his own skin. And that's more than many people who woke up this morning can say.
This is a classic interview, I love the part when he says "I don't talk about that stuff on camera because I can't be as real as I want to be"
Thank you!
Cuz Massa Said So!
The realist statement ever
I had it on video ❤.
A.I. is so real it's insane.
Facts
Love A I the best of the best.
Give AI his flowers while he’s still here man. One of my favorites of all time
He is the goat
His honesty is addictive... truly one of a kind
that's why I always liked him and Stephen they speak their minds I just finished Stephen's book straight shooter.
I love this interview. This was a classic interview if u ask me. U got to see just how real this brother was & still is.
shokemrock vidz LMAO, you believe he put his wife out naked despite the fact that there is ZERO credible evidence for it and both AI and his wife denied it. The only person who said that happened was AI's cousin who made a 911 call 15 hours after the alleged incident (when AI was not even around) and 1 minute after talking to a personal injury attorney about how much money he can make off of the situation. His cousin changed the story 5 times under oath. This is the same cousin that accused AI of breaking into his house with a gun, but when the actual facts came out we learn that 1) AI had a key to his cousin's apartment, 2) the cousin had told AI he is always welcome to come whenever he wants, 3) AI pays his rent, and 4) his cousin never actually saw a gun. He's not sure what he saw. He said it could have been a pager or a cell phone. And yet since you want to believe the worst about Iverson, you would rather believe his asshole cousin who proved to have no credibility. If you hate the man, then fine, but why the hell would you want to comment? Your opinion on Iverson is clearly flawed and not based on reason or facts. I bet you didn't even watch the entire interview (if you even watched any of it at all).
shokemrock vidz LOL! Do you even re-read your comments to see how arrogant and douchey you sound? So you come on a video that you didn't watch just to post multiple hate posts on a player that you really know very little about (if you are being honest with yourself). I've just refuted many of the things you said in these posts b/c a lot of it was complete baloney. You are judgmental and have branded Iverson as a bad person without even looking deeper to see the truth in what really happened. Then you brag about being an all state hooper and basically word your post implying that this means you love the game more than anybody else on here and your opinion is more valid. Let me tell you something. I played basketball in high school. You know why? Because of Allen Iverson. He inspired me. It became my favorite sport. He played with so much heart, passion, and toughness, and at his size accomplished things nobody else thought he could do and that made me want to do it too. I wanted to be a collegiate athlete because of AI, and I ended up accomplishing that goal. Then I realized my path in life is law and medicine after I got badly injured, but to this day, AI is one of my childhood inspirations. He did not poison the sport. He brought an authenticity that the sport had never seen. He made the crossover cool, and he paved the way for smaller, slashing players. Without AI, there is no D-Rose. D-Rose models his game after him. Fact.
That man said he didn't do that. And I believe him. Again!!!!!! CLASSIC INTERVIEW.......
Team Miami Heat......
Sounds like we got a big iverson hater over here I met him myslef personally when he played the golden state warriors and torched us by the way lol. But I was a young kid only about 11 years old And my pops knew he was my favorite player and asked him for a autograph iverson talked to me and my dad for about 30-45 minutes he was just real and genuine great person. Had a smile on his face and wasn't a bit rude at all made me feel like he was a superhero to an 11 year old white kid from the Bay Area. Quit hating on a legend and a good person he will always be Remebered for his heart on and off the court as well as brilliant and talented play. Wish you nothing but the best ivo first ballot HOF!!!!
A.I. was the realest dude ever, from this interview you can tell he is a real dude but people made him out to be like a thug
That's because he kept it one hundred. He never switched up the way he spoke to the world than with those he talks to in day to day life. If every basketball player did that then the world would think most players are thugs. You ever hear how Kobe talks when he's on the court versus his interviews? Night and day
Darell Jameson You think that's why? I think that was more of a Hammer situation. I'm not sure though. He must of made a killin off of reebok
@@Lootroq lifetime contract
@@codeysnow2980 So he's still eating off that then?
@@Lootroq oh yeah, yes sir. He gets $32 million in 2030 at age 55. There's a couple things that can void it though. Any act of adultery, can't go to jail for anything violent or drug related. That was drawn up by Reebok, his agent and AI. And they all agreed to it 100%. Said it would guarantee to keep him out of trouble and those were the only clauses. He gets $800,000 annually (that could mean yearly, monthly, or every 6 months) plus royalty from any shoes or clothing that drop. Plus whatever he has from his NBA contracts. The bankruptcy he filled a few years back was a business investment that went south lol and that's what you do when shit like that happens. That's where fools get that shit from saying he broke. It wasn't like no chapter 7 where they liquidate all of his bank accounts and assets. Just shit media not doing their jobs and taking the time to actually investigate. Just another example of media tryna hate on my guy. But dude is sittin comfy. He just had a new shoe drop at the end of 2019.
A.I. was right when he said "they love lebron now but they waiting for him to slip" and now look at lebron he is widely hated
He was right but shows a lot of loyalty in Iverson by staying in philly after all the BS he has to deal with he said he didn't want to let down the fans and kids that cheered for him every night I have to respect that. Also kind of weird nobody else in the NBA cares that much about loyalty anymore including lebron
bay bidnezz Stephen A. Smith was saying during an interview that A.I. was always very loyal and loyal to a fault. That definitely seems to be the case. Genuine dude
Lootroq agreed he needs to be a first ballot hall of famer.
***** and only because he lost in the finals cute stunt but we all know he ditched Miami to go run with some young stars in their prime
bay bidnezz Lebron brought a championship to Cleveland but he cares more about his legacy than loyalty
Fantastic interview. You can't tell the story of the NBA without including A.I. He is truly a once in a generation player. I'm so glad I was able to watch him at his peak.
Greatest interview in sports media history
He's broke because he helped too many people who didn't help him. His alcoholism fucked him up too, but he's like many pro players who come from poverty. They try to carry an entire community financially.
dude are you dumb? He's not broke
Tevin Martin no...only the entire internet is talking about it.
No One So your dumb ass believes everything thats on the internet? lmao...Allen Iverson has a 30 million dollar trust fund set aside from Reebok he can't touch it until 2030 when he is 55 years old!
True shows his loyalty tho..and how many of his people he grew up with that he wasted millions of dollars on are still his friends today. Same thing happened to MC hammer loyalty to your friends and family can bite you in the ass
Damn that Lebron quote was crazy. "I tell Lebron they love you right now but they are waiting for your first mistake." I guess AI was right. ILL BE TAKING MY TALENTS TO SOUTH BEACH. Since then its everyone hates lebron.
Marcus Davis well tbh I cant blame him he was on his way to being the best player without a ring.
The sad thing is...that wasn't a mistake. It was a career move. And it paid off.
realest nigga ever to play in the nba
Easily the best interview in basketball history
Easily
Basketball's 2pac
I could see that
I wish they would have met eachother but iverson was too young
@@Maxjuliann Ai was in college in 94.... He was not too young lol
@@brandonethereal1084 oh dang then I hope they met It would be a raw ass picture to have
@@Maxjuliann I never heard they did, who knows they couldve been in the same city and didnt even know it. Kobe met Pac for sure at the House of Blues in LA
Just a beautiful interview. It is blessing to see how this man speak from his heart with a lot of passion. And he is owning all things that he recognized from the standpoint of his mistakes and were he went wrong...
Ai answer Iverson the real life gansta for real 💯💯💯💯💯💯🤣🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🤟🤟🤟🤟🤣🤣🤣💯💯💯💯😍😍😍😁😁😁😁🤣🔥🔥🔥💲💲💲💲💲👍👍🥰🥰🥰😃😃😃🏀🏀🏀
Swagger 🏀🏀💯🏀💯💯💯🏀🏀🏀💯🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀💯🏀🏀🏀🤟🤟🤟💯🏀🔥🔥🔥💲💲💲👍👍👍🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
33:23.............. Iverson knew then LeBron was and would be great, and he knew James would come to a crossroads when it came to public perception, just like Iverson himself.
I went through what I went through , because God said go through it - Allen Iverson. Greatest line any athlete ever said. 14 : 32
Iverson 14:32 reads like a Bible verse.
And after he said that, there was nothing left to be said.
Religious nonsense..😅
Allen Iverson is a fantastic character man. I can see why people loved him. I didn’t watch him much growing up. But man dude had some personality.
It was way different in the 90's and early 2000's. And it's the way he talked that people/media had a problem with. Because he's real and says what's on his mind. He passionate and sometimes that passion over flows and people can't handle it. They want him to talk this way, walk this way, wear that, don't wear this. And AI ain't change for nobody. Nor will he. And true AI fans love this man just the way he is. I know I do. You start trying to take this and twist him into that and you rip this man away piece be piece. And then you don't have the man that's going out there and drops 35 a night. Bringing everything he got to the court night in and night out. And this dude loves his kids like you wouldn't believe. That pissed me off so I couldn't imagine the way he feels about it. This dude real and loyal to the bone man. Him and his wife been together for 20 years now. If he did the things people say happened he'd be divorced. This dude a warrior and won't back down from nobody. No my man a HoFer.
His mindset and intelligence is underrated he really can put words together he keeps it clean and simple people was so bent over his image rarely truly understand his heart I’m glad i go back to his interviews past and present
We’ve all seen this man cry multiple times. A true sign of a genuine person. When it’s bad, it’s bad. But when it’s good, it’s great.
I totally forgot Stephen a smith had a talk show with a live studio audience
Who’s here after reading Straight Shooter?
After watching this, my love and respect for AI is on a whole different level.
This nigga was the realest in the nba
I used to think Rodman had heart but this is next level
People have no idea what difficulties these supremely talented guys go through. A.I, Kobe, LeBron...gotta respect them. No doubt A.I could have achieved more than he did, but he's still achieved a lot more than millions out there, yours truly no doubt included lol. Respect!
Lebron is a stretch
Hes my favorite player . On and off the court!! My cousin got the privilege of watching him when he played in high school in VA. Lucky ass!
11:42 wow that got me sad
That touched ya ❤ as it did mine #respect bro ✊
Iverson should have ran for president.
A.I. should had got a NBA Championship.
The realest basketball player that ever was, is, and will be. My GOAT. Allen Iverson.
Did you hear that? “I went thru that, because God said go thru that.” Everything he went thru. Powerful words to me. The good, the bad, and the ugly.
Beautiful interview!
Allen Iverson did have the greatest effect of any child that watched him . The light shines through the darkness,
But the darkness doesn't understand
This is an excellent interview. Stephen A. Absolutely on point in how he conducted this interview. Intelligent, articulate, relaxed, and cool. He do a little too much yellin nowadays, but seeing this, I can’t help but appreciate how well the brother did here (AI was awesome too, of course).
@Jovan, I thought Precisely the same thing. This was SAD at his very best. So many nuances to his interviewing game.
damn AI didnt even wanna chip he just wanted respect and for fans and teammates to know he gave it his all I respect to hell outta this man for being so authentic
11:23 classic moment
One of my favorite interviews ever. AI the Great.
Why cant we have a show like this on ESPN anymore? Stephen A. Gets alot of flack for “making up” sources, but judging by the ppl he was able to get on his show(AI, Kobe etc..) we the fans would get alot more insight from the horses mouth.
Did Iverson say misconscrewed 😂😂😂😂 Kawhi Leonard still has corn rows😂😂😂
It was way different in the 90's and early 2000's. And it's the way he talked that people/media had a problem with. Because he's real and says what's on his mind. He passionate and sometimes that passion over flows and people can't handle it. They want him to talk this way, walk this way, where that, don't wear this. And AI ain't change nobody. Nor will he. And true AI fans love this man the way he is. I know I do.
One of my favorites. This man is real.
I grew up worshiping Larry Bird. I bleed Celtic green. You have to be blind if you can't see AI was one of the greatest basketball players of all time. There has never, before or since, been a player like him. I have never seen a more sublime, fearless basketball performance than his 48 pt demolition of the Lakers in the 2001 finals. I have never seen a player with more guts and skill that Iverson. He stands out to me as the most unique player in NBA history. What a warrior.
John La Fontaine Larry bird was nothing to Iverson let alone most stars today. Different era and 80s were a bit too trashy when it comes to skills.
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AI: It's practice.
Stephen A: You are 100% wrong, let me explain.
wow this was definitely worth 41 minutes of my time :)
AI's advise to the younger players (LBJ) is like a foretelling of what would happen. Leaving Cleveland and becoming one of the most hated players from being one of the most loved. I don't care what people say, AI is pretty intelligent.
He was right about Lebron!
Good insight into what Iverson was experiencing in his career during this part of his life. 7:50
Watching in 2023
I Love this interview. Truth is he needed another big man and someone else who could put up points every night
He brought a lil 2pac to the nba but we been brought our style to the league. Not just the league evrything we do we influence the world because we are the true living Gods. And we are good people. We have never done anything to destroy the planet are humanity so why wouldn't others wanta follow us. 1 day we will rule the world again and bring harmony to the planet. Blessings to the man AI
Shawnee Bey true comment
this video is in my top-10 of all-time I love Steven A.ultimate agent-Smith!
My Man A.I. is insanely Real!!! He Said it Right ✅!!! I am not perfect!!!
AI showed me he is a real person not what the public or media wanted him to be. He is true to himself and family loved this about him.
Larry Brown was the worst thing to ever happen to Iverson. He should have had a coach like Phil Jackson. Phil could have helped him on and off the court.
Larry was"special". He did real good with garbage teams, but at end of the day, he had issues with Reggie on Indiana, with D. Robinson on Sant Antonio, with Marbury on NY and on Philly with AI. He want to be the star of the teams always...
The NBA had a lot of truly Great player's in the past.
33:00 is when he was talking about lebron
Anyone else think it’s cool how he took the time to learn the dudes names who asked the question and then made eye contact with him while they answered the question?
I feel like most celebs would have just talked to the camera or Stephan A to answer the question.
I’m a younger fan so I never saw AI play live but he’s my favorite player I love how genuine and real he is in these interviews/documentaries I could watch em all
Great player but an even better person ❤️3️⃣
Fr bro I’m a high school kid and never saw him play but he my fav player
I always loved watching A.I. play!! He has a good 👍
heart!
Fame is crazy when you make it and get that notoriety people want to feed off you regardless of what it does to you. Sometimes it gets confusing and you feel like you are being victimized and its coming from everywhere, even when its from the few who are actually looking out from your best interest. A.I. is a good dude and a real dude!
13:24 I love this from AI! Real talk ❤️
I love this interview 🥰😍! Stephen A Smith EXCELLENT JOB ! This a GREAT Allen Iverson interview ! REAL NICE 💯👌🏿👍🏿✊🏿👏🏿!!!
Why am I crying!
Club shay shay before club shay shay😂
A.I greatest lil man ever
I wish all these episodes where on RUclips
Bubba chuck
Much love and respect to The Answer - AI
Pull ya hat up? Im surprised ai aint walk out right there
This interview is fucking crazy 💀🔥
GREAT PERSON! GREAT ATHLETE! GREAT HEART! GREAT HUMAN! VERY HANDSOME!
11:40 if that ain't touch ya ❤, you NOT from Philly #factz 💯💯💯
35:00 or WHENEVER HE MENTIONED KOB........ THAT'S WASSUP REAL SPILLS 🖤🖤
Long Live A.I.
the realest the answer bobby chuck the greatest 💯 luv u Ai
Allen Iverson was such a thugster dude. That was the culture back then
Thuggy mac thuggester ✝️
Stephen A. says that hes objective but he's Iverson's number one fan. Makes it too obvious..
You say he had poor financial planning but he still got millions put up till he gets a little older so it wasnt to bad
Allen Iverson sad it best "I'm The Best 🏀 Player That Ever Played The Game" 💯
Newport News VA
Jassan Eubank VA in the mafucka building. 757 stand up, I grew up in Va Beach
The realest 💯
DOPE
AI was my childhood hero I wish they woulda gotten him some REAL HELP cause I feel he woulda won a championship!! AI gave all of himself in Philly all the time 👏👏 for one of the REALEST NBA PLAYERS EVER..Even on my son's NBA 2k game his starting PG is none other than AI himself, so my love for AI rubbed off on my son..
I forgot how dominated Iverson & Shaq were during 2004 & 2005 year, I was soo focused on pistons & spurs & Dwayne wade cause they had a better year, WE really didn't realize what we had with shaq & ai in early 2000's legends for sure
Stephen a Smith at his best. I mourn the lack of this professionalism in his current iteration
IF I WAS IN THE HOT SEAT I WOULD HAVE THE SAME EXACT THING...EVERYBODY AIN'T DOWN WITH THAT BROTHERLY LOVE STUFF...LEAVE MY PEEPS ALONE AND STICK WIT YOUR OWN...OPRAH-HARPO...PEEPS...YOU FEEL ME...
14:30 “wise words”
the realest
Stephen A voice is slightly different back then.
Allen Iverson really should have gone into politics, Governor
A.i Bron definitely heard u👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
He's always tough money in my top 5 2022
Virginia represent ❤️
great man
AI, in no form or fashion was perfect as a player, role model or anything like that but, he was humble most of the time and he’s is definitely up there with the greatest of all time.
He just mad that AI made it, & he didn't. Lol!!!! Keep it 100....... Lmao
33:23 he was right about that man
Who else is here after reading Chapter 8 of Stephen A’s book?
Wow...vintage! I remember Quite Frankly!! I wonder how long this s*** was on air?