Shortest MVP ever. Shortest No. 1 pick ever. He's the only guard to get picked first in the draft for about 25 seasons in a big man era. (Next was D Rose in 08). He won MVP and 5 scoring titles in a big man era as a 6 foot short guard. Absolutely amazing how talented he is to do all that. without handcheck in this era, he would drive by everybody easy and no Shaq in the paint to hammer him every play. Quickest player ever.
@@choward5430 He led a trash Sixers team with the 2nd best scorer named Aaron McKie (yeah, you've no idea who) to the best record in the league over the Lakers who has Shaq, Kob, Fisher Fox etc. He's 6 foot 185 pounds. Shaq is 7 foot 2 325 pounds. And he led a trash team over him. He's EASILY MVP.
@@youngbae5187 First, I love AI! I loved him in high school and at Georgetown. Quite frankly I hated Philly took him #1. So there's that. But let's take a closer look at MVP Shaq O'Neal Lakers 56-26 28.7 ppg; 13.6 rpg; 3.7 apg; Blocks 2.9 pg; FG% .572. Allen Iverson 76ers 56-26 31.1 ppg; 3.8 rpg; 4.6 apg; 2.5 spg FG%42 Tim Duncan actually finished ahead of Shaq in voting! Spurs 58-24 22.2 ppg; 12.2rpg; 3.0 apg; 2.3 blocks pg; 3 apg; FG%499
He's the reason I started watching basketball. Then began practicing ("practice") and still a die hard fan, 18 years later (I'm 26). Thank you AI3 forever
AI will forever be an iconic figure who bought the hustle, the heart, the determination & the swag… He gave short Bball players like us believe heart is over height on the court 🔥
One of my idols as a kid. He changed the culture of basketball after Jordan. He raised a whole generation of kids , who all wanted to be just like him . He was fearless, as talented as anyone , and he was your favorite players favorite player.
You can’t, but love him! His authenticity, being real to himself and towards others speaks for itself. And on the court, he was fearless and one of the most talented ever. His killer crossover alone murdered many of his peers, even MJ got crossed over (though his defense was still great) Also the way he carried his team to the finals, his 48 point performance as well as the iconic step over on Ty lue resulting to the only loss of that tremendous lakers team can‘t be stated enough. I have to admit I really would’ve rooted for him to retire with a ring, but he‘s still a champion in my heart. One of the most influential players of all time. During his era, everyone wanted to be like him. I always wondered how good he would’ve been if he became a football player, cause he once said, he was even better as a football player. Nevertheless I‘m glad he chose NBA over NFL, because of his impact on other people including myself
I am 47 yrs ole, I never seen so much heart on any field or court. You just knew he was coming to play hard, every game! He inspired me to outwork everyone on game day, and I am a production floor foreman now.
My all time favourite player. A glitch in the Matrix. There is a reason why you won't see anyone else at 5'11 dropping consistent 30p 10a double doubles - He was a rare generational talent. Same amount of scoring titles as KD, higher personal season best (33ppg in 2006) than KD, Lebron, McGrady, Melo etc despite being much smaller (all four were at least 6'8), MVP during era of Shaq, TD, Kobe, Tmac monster years, handed Lakers their only loss in that championship run, played the passing lanes and hustled like no one else, underrated passer, insane vertical... That's just on the court. The man is well deserving of his place amongst the greats. Along with Stephon Marbury, Steve Francis, Jason Kidd and Baron Davis, the NBA in the 2000's was stacked with great smaller guards.
The pound for pound GOAT. He always gave it his all and he loved his teammates. He gets nothing but love because it’s all he’s ever shown to everyone else.
Iverson wasn't even on my favorite team but I'd root for him anyway. Even when he played my Bad Boys, I'd still hope for Iverson to take the win. Bloody legend.
Shortest MVP ever. Shortest No. 1 pick ever. He's the only guard to get picked first in the draft for about 25 seasons in a big man era. (Next was D Rose in 08). He won MVP and 5 scoring titles in a big man era as a 6 foot short guard. Absolutely amazing how talented he is to do all that. without handcheck in this era, he would drive by everybody easy and no Shaq in the paint to hammer him every play. Quickest player ever.
I've watched and played ball my whole life and there's a lot of dudes who's games I admire. But I don't think I'll ever LOVE a player like I do AI. There will just never be another one like him.
A I was the epitome of cool ass baller. Didn't matter his size, the guy got as much heart and talent as anybody to play the game. He was a scoring machine and could cross you up like a swordsman. I'm thankful the late great Thompson was there to help him realize his potential. Iverson had an impact in basketball that still resonates today. He could have been one the best in pro football the dude was that talented.
Started watching him when he was at Georgetown (and I don’t usually watch college sports. And I knew he was a different and special player. Very exciting to watch.
Iverson's competitive nature is vastly undervalued and underappreciated. His tenacity, grit & charisma in addition to his skills & legitimately was the best player in 99. Iverson became a breathing institution of the young black Male & had a good 2 yr run of selling sneakers. He made a lot of ppl $ in these corporations..2k wouldn't be as big without having Allen on the inaugural cover in his prime. He had kids from different cultures practicing his moves. Culture changer
Iverson is the guy that kept me watching basketball after Jordan retired, he is truly larger then life, much love for the Answer. Coolest basketball player EVER.
Although I was never a big fan,i can't denied his skills on the court but definitely a important game changer for bringing hip hop in the nba mainstream.
One of the few guys I would say: plays hard; just doesn't work hard. I wouldn't want to build a team with him but he sure is entertaining. Definitely a Top 75, MVP player.
I started paying attention to Iverson when he was playing at Georgetown. Dude was impressive in college and just kept getting better. He was just what the NBA needed at the time. Something different from Jordan or Bryant but just as spectacular!!
It’s hard to explain how easy it was to root for someone like AI. Full tilt 100% of the time. Favorite player ever starting when I was 7 years old when he got drafted.
Growing up in philly getting to watch him play is different than watching him play on t.v he was way faster in real life. This guy inspired generations o hooper all over the 🌎. Everybody had braids at some point even the guys who didn't hoop! I literally still catch people with the crossover. Get em leaning one way bring it back .....🦂 get over here 💀
Iverson was a killer on the court. I’m still mad at him for ruining the Lakers perfect postseason record back in the 2001 Finals. I only say that out of respect, because he was that damn good.
A.I., you are my favorite basketball player. Where ever you are I hope you are doing well and living a happy, full, life. You made basketball fun to watch and you showed the future generation that no matter what size they are, having heart and being fearless can help them achieve their dreams. The best to wear #3.
Dude is just a badass.
Tattoos, hella baggy uniform, hip hop attitude, never give up mindset, flashy style of play, etc,
And in his older age he’s been able to respect both the games past and present, something very few have been able to do.
Shortest MVP ever. Shortest No. 1 pick ever. He's the only guard to get picked first in the draft for about 25 seasons in a big man era. (Next was D Rose in 08). He won MVP and 5 scoring titles in a big man era as a 6 foot short guard. Absolutely amazing how talented he is to do all that. without handcheck in this era, he would drive by everybody easy and no Shaq in the paint to hammer him every play. Quickest player ever.
He shouldn't have been MVP over Shaq. And I love Iverson.
@@choward5430 He led a trash Sixers team with the 2nd best scorer named Aaron McKie (yeah, you've no idea who) to the best record in the league over the Lakers who has Shaq, Kob, Fisher Fox etc. He's 6 foot 185 pounds. Shaq is 7 foot 2 325 pounds. And he led a trash team over him. He's EASILY MVP.
@@youngbae5187 First, I love AI! I loved him in high school and at Georgetown. Quite frankly I hated Philly took him #1. So there's that. But let's take a closer look at MVP
Shaq O'Neal Lakers 56-26
28.7 ppg; 13.6 rpg; 3.7 apg; Blocks 2.9 pg; FG% .572.
Allen Iverson 76ers 56-26
31.1 ppg; 3.8 rpg; 4.6 apg; 2.5 spg FG%42
Tim Duncan actually finished ahead of Shaq in voting! Spurs 58-24
22.2 ppg; 12.2rpg; 3.0 apg; 2.3 blocks pg; 3 apg; FG%499
@@choward5430 Most VALUABLE player. Take an even closer look at the Lakers roster vs the Sixers roster. Stop your bullcrap.
@@youngbae5187 MVP is not based on roster. It's based on your team's record and on-court performance. Here's the real bullcrap. Shaq shoulda been MVP
He's the reason I started watching basketball. Then began practicing ("practice") and still a die hard fan, 18 years later (I'm 26). Thank you AI3 forever
Same here. Almost exactly the same, except I just turned 27. For 19 years, he's been my all time favourite player and childhood hero.
@@lam3422 we fell in love with basketball at the same time :) he truly is an inspiration
He never cheated the game, gave his all every possession. My GOAT
Except when he didnt want to go to "practice".
@@crimsoncloud6352 We will never let the practice jokes go huh? lol
@@crimsoncloud6352 We talking about “practice?” 😎
@@FlyGod7 we ain’t talking bout the game???
@@crimsoncloud6352 watch the full interview.
This man was FEARLESS. AI was barely 6 ft and 160 but yet he was giving 30+ on the daily in a league full of giants. NO QUESTION he should be here 🔥🔥🔥
Half of the top 75 were complete locks and AI was one of them
@@mattmmixes without a doubt!
AI will forever be an iconic figure who bought the hustle, the heart, the determination & the swag… He gave short Bball players like us believe heart is over height on the court 🔥
One of my idols as a kid. He changed the culture of basketball after Jordan. He raised a whole generation of kids , who all wanted to be just like him . He was fearless, as talented as anyone , and he was your favorite players favorite player.
You can’t, but love him! His authenticity, being real to himself and towards others speaks for itself. And on the court, he was fearless and one of the most talented ever. His killer crossover alone murdered many of his peers, even MJ got crossed over (though his defense was still great)
Also the way he carried his team to the finals, his 48 point performance as well as the iconic step over on Ty lue resulting to the only loss of that tremendous lakers team can‘t be stated enough. I have to admit I really would’ve rooted for him to retire with a ring, but he‘s still a champion in my heart. One of the most influential players of all time. During his era, everyone wanted to be like him.
I always wondered how good he would’ve been if he became a football player, cause he once said, he was even better as a football player. Nevertheless I‘m glad he chose NBA over NFL, because of his impact on other people including myself
I am 47 yrs ole, I never seen so much heart on any field or court. You just knew he was coming to play hard, every game! He inspired me to outwork everyone on game day, and I am a production floor foreman now.
My all time favourite player. A glitch in the Matrix. There is a reason why you won't see anyone else at 5'11 dropping consistent 30p 10a double doubles - He was a rare generational talent. Same amount of scoring titles as KD, higher personal season best (33ppg in 2006) than KD, Lebron, McGrady, Melo etc despite being much smaller (all four were at least 6'8), MVP during era of Shaq, TD, Kobe, Tmac monster years, handed Lakers their only loss in that championship run, played the passing lanes and hustled like no one else, underrated passer, insane vertical... That's just on the court. The man is well deserving of his place amongst the greats.
Along with Stephon Marbury, Steve Francis, Jason Kidd and Baron Davis, the NBA in the 2000's was stacked with great smaller guards.
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The pound for pound GOAT. He always gave it his all and he loved his teammates. He gets nothing but love because it’s all he’s ever shown to everyone else.
Iverson wasn't even on my favorite team but I'd root for him anyway. Even when he played my Bad Boys, I'd still hope for Iverson to take the win. Bloody legend.
AI one of my favorite players ever. A bucket in every sense of the word🐐
Shortest MVP ever. Shortest No. 1 pick ever. He's the only guard to get picked first in the draft for about 25 seasons in a big man era. (Next was D Rose in 08). He won MVP and 5 scoring titles in a big man era as a 6 foot short guard. Absolutely amazing how talented he is to do all that. without handcheck in this era, he would drive by everybody easy and no Shaq in the paint to hammer him every play. Quickest player ever.
Guy defined swagger for sure. Changed the league not only in style of play, but being himself, wheather that was abrasive or not.
If someone states he plays with his heart first but he's arguably the most talented amongst his peers you know he's "Unmatched"
Someone doesn’t need the ring to be a legend
If it wasn't for the rest of the 2000-01 Sixers leaving him alone to carry, he would've won a ring.
fav player ever. watching the 01 playoffs then finals made me a fan of the sixers from san diego. I even have a Bethel #3 jersey
Changed the whole game in Philly 👏🏽🔥🔥🔥
AI, Vince, Kobe, T-Mac... sweetest era of NBA.
I've watched and played ball my whole life and there's a lot of dudes who's games I admire. But I don't think I'll ever LOVE a player like I do AI. There will just never be another one like him.
1996 NBA Draft was full of talent and future HOF! AI, Ray Allen, Kobe, Marbury, Stojakovic, Nash.
My 🐐. There will NEVER be another athlete like Allen Iverson
Watch "Jordan's historic Bulls mixtape" and "rare voyager", dude was just different bruh, lmk what you think of those two videos
Best point guard all time. And combo..
A I was the epitome of cool ass baller. Didn't matter his size, the guy got as much heart and talent as anybody to play the game. He was a scoring machine and could cross you up like a swordsman. I'm thankful the late great Thompson was there to help him realize his potential. Iverson had an impact in basketball that still resonates today. He could have been one the best in pro football the dude was that talented.
His title must be: "The Greatest of all time in your heart"
Iverson was one of only a few players, that constantly played with that Mamba mentality. He was an assassin
Heart of the CHAMPION
Started watching him when he was at Georgetown (and I don’t usually watch college sports. And I knew he was a different and special player. Very exciting to watch.
PHILLY LEGEND FOREVER. TOP 5 DEAD OR ALIVE. LOVE YOU A.I. 🏀
no doubt one of greatest all time.....
A.I. Top 15 All Time. 💯
Iverson's competitive nature is vastly undervalued and underappreciated. His tenacity, grit & charisma in addition to his skills & legitimately was the best player in 99. Iverson became a breathing institution of the young black Male & had a good 2 yr run of selling sneakers. He made a lot of ppl $ in these corporations..2k wouldn't be as big without having Allen on the inaugural cover in his prime. He had kids from different cultures practicing his moves. Culture changer
One of my favorate player and one of the greatest to ever play the game.
Iverson is the guy that kept me watching basketball after Jordan retired, he is truly larger then life, much love for the Answer. Coolest basketball player EVER.
One of my favorites of All Time. Thank you for the Post… Dude was ILL!
Greatest player. NBA not same when he leave. I wish he never leave Denver he was still playing great
Although I was never a big fan,i can't denied his skills on the court but definitely a important game changer for bringing hip hop in the nba mainstream.
He always gave the answer
My all-time favorite player!! Period!!
That's why I wear jersey no. 3😍
And got 47 championship trophies! He's really my idol🔥
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he's a badass
Been a fan since day one, always have, always will be, thank you A.I. for bringing the culture and changing the game
The greatest athlete pound for pound ever.
AI was just a tremendous athlete and one of the greats to ever play the game
I'm so 😢😢 proud 🥲 as a Philly fan 31 and been here since age 4 til the end always 🎉 congratulations lil legend who did big things
I always play with my heart because I feel like thats all I got - Allen Iverson
One of the few guys I would say: plays hard; just doesn't work hard. I wouldn't want to build a team with him but he sure is entertaining. Definitely a Top 75, MVP player.
Man!! what an athlete could have been NFL #1 pick in the 1996 draft. His documentary was 🔥🔥👏🏾
Hot take
My favorite player of all time
He’s my idol I love him so much
I started paying attention to Iverson when he was playing at Georgetown. Dude was impressive in college and just kept getting better. He was just what the NBA needed at the time. Something different from Jordan or Bryant but just as spectacular!!
Electric player!
Also a good dude. Saw him out in public a few times and he had time for more people than anyone should.
The Answer of the G.O.A.T 🔥🔥🔥
Iverson is the main man aka real original number 3
Also he played at the Summer Olympics for Team 🇺🇸 and he got first-time bronze medalist 🥉 in Athens 2004.
The real "ANSWER".
3:40 is the best move ive ever seen
My alltime favorite player. AI3 FOR3VER
One of the best of his, me mine generation.The Man (Tha Truth)
The answer and mamba are the reason I started watching basketball ❤❤
Allen Iverson-An NBA Icon
He awesome
Favorite Player.
THIS THE KID!
iversons passion inspired me too. I remember when i was 14 and we practiced his moves. 😁
EVERYONES FAV PLAYER🐐🐐🐐
Loved this dude he was special period 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪
Iverson, Kobe, and Shaq biggest 3 names back then. Of course plenty other guys but imo these were the most popular guys. AI is a LEGEND.
Legend The Answ3r 👏👏👏👏💣
He’s the reason that I’m a die hard Sixers fan even though I live in Toronto
His BGM - Gangsta's Paradise
💯 agreed!
This was an amazing video of one of the greats
Bubba Chucc The Goat, pound for pound one of the great.....Real ones know
Finally after a 2 second video😂
Only legends were able to get baited by that yesterday 🤣
One of the greatest to play the game. #AI3
It’s hard to explain how easy it was to root for someone like AI. Full tilt 100% of the time. Favorite player ever starting when I was 7 years old when he got drafted.
It’s because he was 5’11 and an icon with a flashy playstyle
SAME!!
goat !l! legend! A.I👏👏💪💪💪💪
As a kid from Philly obviously mike is all time goat but this was my goat besides mike had every j and reebok
I dont know much about Pat Croce,, but he always seemed authentic. Seemed like a he had a love of the moment and life.
I don't care what it is if it say Iverson I'm watching it 😤😤
AI is ICON 🔥🔥🔥
forever my 🐐 every single thing he made, i had lol
My favorite player I'll never forget the time he crossed Jordan
The man who made me love Basketball!! AI!!
Either you cheered for or against him, AI was extremely fun and enterintaining to watch.
Growing up in philly getting to watch him play is different than watching him play on t.v he was way faster in real life. This guy inspired generations o hooper all over the 🌎. Everybody had braids at some point even the guys who didn't hoop! I literally still catch people with the crossover. Get em leaning one way bring it back .....🦂 get over here 💀
Favorite player of all time 🐐
That pic of him dribbling against the clippers is actually a better logo than the current one.
The coolest nba player ever.
This series good👀🍿🥤‼️
Da 🐐
Iverson was a killer on the court. I’m still mad at him for ruining the Lakers perfect postseason record back in the 2001 Finals. I only say that out of respect, because he was that damn good.
MY FAVORITE PLAYER OF ALL TIME
One of my fav players, just me?
My second favorite player of All time......Mj, A.I, Hakeem, Lebron, Kobe, Paul Pierce
🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐
one of maybe 5 players that changed the NBA
A.I., you are my favorite basketball player. Where ever you are I hope you are doing well and living a happy, full, life. You made basketball fun to watch and you showed the future generation that no matter what size they are, having heart and being fearless can help them achieve their dreams. The best to wear #3.
Wade sees AI same as how AI sees MJ. If you follow winner's mentality, big things come.
True
My GOAT!!!!!!
Ai my top 5 favorite player #3
That man was really like that.
The 2 second video has more comments than this one 😂