The Complete Compilation of Allen Iverson's Greatest Stories Told By NBA Players & Legends

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  • Here is the Complete Compilation of Allen Iverson's Greatest Stories Told By NBA Players & Legends
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  • @nicholasalexander9866
    @nicholasalexander9866 Před 3 lety +1054

    Man these types of video are so good.

    • @NickSmithNBA
      @NickSmithNBA  Před 3 lety +36

      More to come!

    • @lionface1364
      @lionface1364 Před 3 lety +6

      I love em. Good job

    • @aprilb1920
      @aprilb1920 Před 3 lety +2

      @Blanche Smith Can you explain your comment please? No disrespect.

    • @aprilb1920
      @aprilb1920 Před 3 lety +2

      @Blanche Smith No I'm not like I said no disrespect I dont understand your comment.

    • @zig2760
      @zig2760 Před 2 lety

      @@aprilb1920 it doesn’t make any sense

  • @jeanpierrefrederick5612
    @jeanpierrefrederick5612 Před 2 lety +473

    Coolest quote was “ I gotta play hard, it might be somebody’s first time seeing me play.” Can’t hate this man if that’s what motivated him to be great man

    • @kbuttstadt
      @kbuttstadt Před rokem +1

      I heard Springsteen say that same thing a few years ago. If you ignore his $700 ticket prices [seriously out of hand] its pretty cool.

    • @aaronmelton1374
      @aaronmelton1374 Před 7 měsíci +6

      Alot of players today are basically told by the G.M. or coach to take a day off...the "load management" shit ....pretty sure Bubba Chuck woulda told em (in different words) that he was playing...cause there was a kid in the stands that came to see him ....pretty awesome dude

    • @magnetik297
      @magnetik297 Před 6 měsíci +11

      Jordan and Kobe had the same mentality. Its no wonder he was as great as he was

    • @stacywoodman2074
      @stacywoodman2074 Před 2 měsíci +2

      Jordan and Kobe always said this too

    • @moegyles7483
      @moegyles7483 Před 2 měsíci

      ​@@aaronmelton1374😢😢

  • @Jbf-76
    @Jbf-76 Před 2 lety +2028

    Allen Iverson is Exhibit A#1 Why analytics don't tell the whole story. Unless you saw Iverson play, you can't truly understand what type of player he was.. Massively underrated by today's generation. He was a total boss..

    • @kj4680
      @kj4680 Před 2 lety +105

      I'm 32 it was no stopping him for real

    • @brianrouthier8789
      @brianrouthier8789 Před 2 lety +102

      @@kj4680 age is irrelevant anyone who knows the game and loves the game knows Ai is a monster

    • @amindrum9621
      @amindrum9621 Před 2 lety +28

      Probably should have went to practice...

    • @rubenmangus407
      @rubenmangus407 Před 2 lety +84

      If AI was a rookie in today’s NBA, he’d average 35 and 12 a night. Dude was just different and went hard 1000% of the time.

    • @ericdavis2928
      @ericdavis2928 Před 2 lety +11

      Ai was the A

  • @jonathansteele1528
    @jonathansteele1528 Před 2 lety +358

    I was serving in the Air Force in Hampton VA. IVERSON was 16 yo and would come to our open gym and hoop with us. First time I played against him, I literally told him that he was going to the NBA. He said "thanks, I know." The fastest, quickest human I have ever seen. Salute Bubba Chuck!

    • @seflasalle3792
      @seflasalle3792 Před rokem +19

      Langley AF gym..
      I played there against him also but I didn’t know who he was..
      Lol I had just gotten out the Army and moved to Hampton..

    • @joystickcasaa8148
      @joystickcasaa8148 Před rokem +22

      That's crazy is his quickness even describable??? Dude looked fast on tv I don't even imagine seeing it live or actually being in the court with him

    • @nikeganghwh
      @nikeganghwh Před rokem +5

      What was it like going up against him? I played up to jv ball my frosh yr at an ivy league so understand different levels of talent and speed.

    • @kingalex1425
      @kingalex1425 Před rokem +2

      That’s crazy I played with him too

    • @kingalex1425
      @kingalex1425 Před rokem +1

      That’s crazy I played with him too

  • @tclass99
    @tclass99 Před 2 lety +119

    It sucks that so many people only remember him for the “practice” thing. AI was one of the toughest players ever and played 40+ minutes every game WHILE BEING INJURED. He gave it his all EVERY GAME and never cheated the fans. All while being 6’0” 165lbs. He brought people to the game after MJ left.

    • @fabsportty4268
      @fabsportty4268 Před 11 měsíci +5

      Literally everyone knows him even casual fans he changed the culture

    • @randybadthomas
      @randybadthomas Před 11 měsíci +3

      Nah we remember him from crossing Lue

    • @cedpete7434
      @cedpete7434 Před 5 měsíci +6

      You're joking. Nobody only remembers the the "practice" interview. Sure, it was a cool comment, but crossing Jordan and stepping over Ty Lue rank high on the list of Iverson memories.

    • @tromBoyer
      @tromBoyer Před 3 měsíci +1

      6 feet my ass! That assassin was 5’10” at best! THAT makes him even more remarkable!

    • @FlintFoundation
      @FlintFoundation Před 3 měsíci +1

      I remember him for his style of play
      I remember him attacking the rim wit ease on 7footers
      He had his way in the league man wit bums at that on his team
      U had to be there

  • @rhowshad
    @rhowshad Před 5 měsíci +6

    'I'm doing you a favor by not practicing everyday, because if I did I would take your self esteem.' Shiissssshh! Thats a vicious bar

  • @kbuttstadt
    @kbuttstadt Před 2 lety +689

    Really cool seeing Jordan & Kobe sticking up for AI.
    Iverson was easily one of my favorites during the dark days of the Bulls. People forget how good Iverson was because he got so much heat for the baggy shorts, the tattoos, and the talk. All that anti-establishment stuff made me love him even more.

    • @starrgod7671
      @starrgod7671 Před 2 lety +45

      And now a whole eff load of ballers are tatted up, braided & sagging. Ain't that some sht?

    • @briandoubleu2015
      @briandoubleu2015 Před 2 lety +3

      Couldn't have said it better myself

    • @ericdavis2928
      @ericdavis2928 Před 2 lety +3

      Ai against the grain

    • @burkhartlaw1
      @burkhartlaw1 Před 2 lety +11

      He was way ahead of his time. He came back from a lot and dominated for years. He's one of my favorite guys ever.

    • @nocapp6180
      @nocapp6180 Před 2 lety

      @@starrgod7671 YEEPPPP It looked waaayyyy better than Dennis Rodman get up attires haaahaaa,now everybody WANNtahhh dress & get tatted like my baby A-I Lol His STILL Sexy bowlegged assshhhh my man....

  • @coachchris100
    @coachchris100 Před 2 lety +127

    I once met A I in a bar in Hollywood. I walked away amazed as I realized how small he was but yet what he accomplished on the court. simply amazing! He is a Real One!

    • @KNOCEANMUSIC
      @KNOCEANMUSIC Před rokem +19

      For real, I am a little over 5'9" and when I saw him we were eye to eye. UNBELIEVABLE he did all that in THAT body.

    • @jimmiesmith5590
      @jimmiesmith5590 Před 11 měsíci +4

      That is the same way I felt when I met at the club in Boston

  • @docpepper1685
    @docpepper1685 Před 2 lety +190

    I'm a grown ass man, and just hearing and seeing Allen get his flowers now, almost brings tears to my eyes. I know this cried after he seen this for the first time !!!

    • @c.randall4461
      @c.randall4461 Před 2 lety +12

      My opinion AI has not received his flowers he carried the 76sixer and not to mention the money he brought in for the 76sixer and didn’t deserve a spot on the coaching staff or for that matter anybody else coaching staff !!! My opinion he has not gotten his proper flowers yet !!!!

    • @expressfrankly4297
      @expressfrankly4297 Před 2 lety +2

      He deserves it and yeah he still hasn't received a tribute like he deserves but it's a start that there's recognition of how good he actually was. Definitely underated.

  • @emoneys3541
    @emoneys3541 Před 3 lety +810

    He was bigger than life. Singlehandedly brought basketball back. Drew crowds from the suburbs, and inner city. Everyone loves and respect hardworking, dedicated people who lay it all out everytime. 110% every game..his heart, tenacity, and speed was on another level. Salute. The rawest talent I've ever seen..my favorite

    • @jakedooley5300
      @jakedooley5300 Před 3 lety +12

      Yeah, iverson was a freak athlete

    • @sassysalmon93
      @sassysalmon93 Před 3 lety +24

      Agree besides single-handedly bringing basketball back.. the nba in 1996 was already in full effect with jordan, shaq, hakeem, ewing, barkley, malone etc.

    • @Hot33333333
      @Hot33333333 Před 3 lety +30

      @@sassysalmon93 when MJ retired , A.I was the first face of the league post Jordan era. Don’t play dumb

    • @sassysalmon93
      @sassysalmon93 Před 3 lety +20

      @@Hot33333333 Shaq was the face of the nba along w/ AI, grant hill, VC, Duncan '99- plus basketball never went anywhere in the first place. Nothing like 1980 when magic & bird brought basketball back from the coke era.

    • @Vicariously_gifted
      @Vicariously_gifted Před 2 lety +4

      and he was really like 5 10' or 5 11

  • @seanpeacejohn889
    @seanpeacejohn889 Před 3 lety +331

    How can you not love and appreciate A.I.... It's like he sacrificed himself just to please everyone else. When he mention himself, he always talk about everyone else. He's caring and humble and make people come together in a way. I think that's why he cry a lot.... His spirituality and connection with people. It's never just about him

    • @user-sn2se3gs1t
      @user-sn2se3gs1t Před 2 lety +13

      Man exactly Bro. He might feel bad and off but still comes out and puts on a show for the culture. A peoples' champ

    • @newera5238
      @newera5238 Před 2 lety +9

      This is probably the best comment I've ever read in a while 🙂

    • @mattz5275
      @mattz5275 Před 2 lety +2

      Eloquently said 👌🏼🙏

    • @jdk67
      @jdk67 Před 2 lety +4

      100% agree. The media tried to paint him as a thug but that couldn’t be further from the truth. AI is one of the most down to earth, humble dudes that ever played. Not to mention one of the most talented. Arguably the best PG of all time.

    • @aithegoat3368
      @aithegoat3368 Před rokem

      Agree 100% 👌

  • @mikehink4062
    @mikehink4062 Před 2 lety +64

    As a kid who grew up in that era, AI was the most influential but more importantly, inspirational player of all time in my opinion. You can mention the cornrows, the fashion, the jewelry, the tattoos, and all that other stuff but what he really did is he made average sized kids feel like “maybe I really could play college ball or even go pro if I just work hard enough.” And I know from experience that just that thought is what kept me at the courts until lights cut out on a lot of nights. Forever a favorite and a hero to me personally.

  • @LaoTzuChi
    @LaoTzuChi Před 4 měsíci +4

    My favoritest player ever. I’m 53. He’s my idol in life. A warrior.

  • @EdwinHargraves
    @EdwinHargraves Před 3 lety +117

    i can't mention enough how much this man changed my life, don't even have a clue of who i am but since i was six... he been my favorite basketball player. Jerseys, shorts, posters, finger sleeves, earrings, hand bands, i even got his 2001 mvp plaque. I'm now 28 and still rant about this man lol

    • @lostmic
      @lostmic Před 2 lety +4

      Facts.... I will always be a Laker fan but man see AI and his team go up aginst the Lakers, I knew that there was a true possibility of them loseing because of AI, he was truly art it self when watching him play!

    • @rcash001
      @rcash001 Před rokem +4

      I’m 27 trust I’m the same way will always be my favorite. Had his jerseys all the sneakers even told other players he was my favorite.

    • @TheOfficialSlyBandit
      @TheOfficialSlyBandit Před rokem +3

      You and I the same man.. he's my idol, the reason I picked up a basketball 🏀 im 27 going on 28 and I still rave about him to my family and friends and im labeled as their allen iverson fan dude 😂

  • @gordoncooper7019
    @gordoncooper7019 Před 2 lety +8

    Allen Iverson change the game and the culture of basketball forever and became one of the biggest influencers if not the biggest of all time. The Answer is a fitting name for Mr. Iverson.

  • @Disciplze
    @Disciplze Před 2 lety +68

    while everyone was sporting Jordan's I was wearing Iverson's. I have so much respect for his game. He is my #1 PG of all time.

    • @rontam06
      @rontam06 Před 2 lety +2

      The questions only the rest were thrash....

    • @michaelshover3162
      @michaelshover3162 Před 2 lety +2

      I never had a pair of Jordan's. But I did have a pair of Iverson's.

    • @TheBlackKakashi
      @TheBlackKakashi Před 10 měsíci +2

      I had both 😂

    • @MakaveliCVW
      @MakaveliCVW Před 3 měsíci

      I loved all of his shoes especially the answer with the zipper

  • @terrytrippykingchilds9044
    @terrytrippykingchilds9044 Před 2 lety +12

    That Double CrossOver On Jordan Gets Me EveryTime 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

  • @Krowkat
    @Krowkat Před 2 lety +15

    He made the league change the dress code ! THATS LEGENDARY

  • @williamrichardson24
    @williamrichardson24 Před 3 lety +208

    Dude was a beast of untold proportions. In the NBA, NCAA, and even high school!! I saw him play a few times basketball and football. He was a phenomenal player. On the football field he was like PrimeTime!!

    • @geebee44
      @geebee44 Před 3 lety +7

      2 UP 2 down... 7 Cities salute!

    • @Mar032891
      @Mar032891 Před 2 lety +3

      He played college?? Where? I thought he went straight from jail to the NBA

    • @williamrichardson24
      @williamrichardson24 Před 2 lety +14

      @@Mar032891 🤣🤣🤣 you know he did play for Georgetown Hoyas lol

    • @BrotherK-ex2co
      @BrotherK-ex2co Před 2 lety +5

      @@williamrichardson24 him vs Ray Allen(while at UConn)and stealing it from Ray were some great moments

    • @garyrobinson1568
      @garyrobinson1568 Před 2 lety

      @@Mar032891 Georgetown Hoyas

  • @scal5134
    @scal5134 Před 4 měsíci +5

    What a legend. He definitely belongs in the Hall of Fame
    Peace out from 🇬🇧.

  • @bryanhuggett7919
    @bryanhuggett7919 Před 7 měsíci +7

    Seriously I don't think we'll ever see a player that played like him again esp at his size truly unreal how he would dominate the game from start to finish with scoring his energy just everything he did on the court night in and night out amazing player and my favorite player.

  • @edamon20
    @edamon20 Před 2 lety +76

    We saw Mugsy, and Spud… A.I. Literally took it to that level for the short brothers!

    • @davidmaschino3359
      @davidmaschino3359 Před 2 lety +4

      AI was like 6ft bro. Not even close to Mugsy or Spud, or even Nate Robinson

    • @DubbyDubsz
      @DubbyDubsz Před 2 lety +1

      Thing is he's not even short. He just shorter than most NBA players at the time.

    • @johnnyblingg
      @johnnyblingg Před 2 lety +4

      @@davidmaschino3359 He was really around 5’10-5’11

    • @Royalflush609
      @Royalflush609 Před 3 měsíci

      Different types of short. AI was short for the NBA Mugsy was short for an adult 5’4 Spud Webb 5’6. Nate Robinson Isaiah Thomas both like 5’9 they average. But still none of those guys come close to AI

  • @brucetumblinjr7980
    @brucetumblinjr7980 Před 3 lety +333

    “Killers respect killers!” A.I.

  • @Tyrannosaurine
    @Tyrannosaurine Před 6 měsíci +20

    As a dude who was a 15 year old living in the outskirts of Philadelphia in when Bubba was drafted and playing his rookie year, my friends and I often talk about how lucky we were to get to watch Allen play so often. I am so grateful for how he played here. It was truly special.

  • @pamelacumberbatch1859
    @pamelacumberbatch1859 Před 2 lety +38

    The respect shown by the greats to Allan Iverson is indeed so beautiful 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

    • @mailansworld4885
      @mailansworld4885 Před rokem +3

      He deserves it! Still till this day outside Jordan,Magic, and Kobe Iverson that dude

    • @Druyn
      @Druyn Před 4 měsíci +1

      And vice versa! AI always shows so much respect to the other greats, the way he gets stars in his eyes when he talks about kobe in particular...

  • @joshuatraffanstedt2695
    @joshuatraffanstedt2695 Před 3 lety +97

    To see how great a player truly is, you gotta talk to the people that played against them. Everyone says the same thing about AI. Man's a killer.

    • @robgesualdi206
      @robgesualdi206 Před rokem +2

      Exactly. The fact all of his peers talk about how good he was outweigh every statistic. They know better than anybody.

  • @And_Guess_What
    @And_Guess_What Před 3 lety +93

    I was born & raised in Philly and currently still reside here, so I got to witness Allen’s legacy get cemented during his tenure as a Sixer. And I can say beyond a shadow of a doubt that what Allen meant to not only the game of basketball & to The Sixers organization, but to the city of Philadelphia itself was monumental. Hands down the most influential ball player to ever walk the earth

    • @michaelshover3162
      @michaelshover3162 Před 2 lety +1

      The quintessential Philly player. Hard worker. Fearless. Gets beat up and gets back up every time.

    • @VitaminVision
      @VitaminVision Před rokem

      A truly transcended talent

    • @elijahmackR90
      @elijahmackR90 Před 9 měsíci +1

      He changed cultures, basketball, rap music, he merged those 2, the way we dressed, the braids, the tattoos, the way us lil dudes carried ourselves. In the hood after MJ we wanted to be like AI. Not just in Philly but here in Oklahoma City and pretty much everywhere

    • @rhowshad
      @rhowshad Před 5 měsíci

      Oh yeah, he's immortalized here in Philly. He is thee top Philly athlete that embodies everything our city is about

  • @jamesflash4302
    @jamesflash4302 Před rokem +5

    Quickest first step the game has ever seen. Unreal

  • @carlb8340
    @carlb8340 Před 4 měsíci +4

    Al was the realest on and off the court. I saw him in person. The way he treats people and and fans is genuine and real.

  • @BoilerBloodline
    @BoilerBloodline Před 3 lety +305

    Funny Kobe said “I had to figure out how to solve that “problem”…being that AI was “The Answer”.

    • @kelvinsteven5829
      @kelvinsteven5829 Před 2 lety +7

      BOOM

    • @snowflakepillow8697
      @snowflakepillow8697 Před 2 lety

      Maybe AI should have worn #43 🤣

    • @brianbadonde9251
      @brianbadonde9251 Před 2 lety

      @@snowflakepillow8697 🤨

    • @ndep93
      @ndep93 Před 2 lety +4

      Kobe also said "Lucky was just 6 feet tall."

    • @bob9136
      @bob9136 Před 2 lety +3

      When I think of a ball player having heart I think of first in last out and grinding when you don't have to. That said AI was phenomenal and gave his all at game time.

  • @healthfadsfade
    @healthfadsfade Před 3 lety +81

    That little half spin jumpstop to fade is so iconic. Speaks to his determination 100%

    • @willholt9461
      @willholt9461 Před 2 lety +4

      Would love to see ai now easy 30ppg

  • @A7xFo
    @A7xFo Před 2 lety +16

    Iverson was one of the most humble players of all time. He'd never gloat. All he ever said when asked about his best plays was, "I just play the game."

  • @dejanlazickd
    @dejanlazickd Před 4 měsíci +3

    I was born in 1985. and I grew up watching Jordan, AI, and Kobe. They are the reason why I love NBA, so much passion, hard work, talent, toughness and fun

  • @leedog396
    @leedog396 Před 3 lety +82

    Definitely one of the all time great athletes.

    • @NickSmithNBA
      @NickSmithNBA  Před 3 lety +3

      Couldn't agree more!

    • @jakedooley5300
      @jakedooley5300 Před 3 lety +5

      Iverson definitely is the most athletic basketball player ever, he dunked on centers sqaqs size like it's a walk in the park and he was only 5ft-11in

    • @1977dclinton
      @1977dclinton Před 3 lety +10

      it's insane to think he was even better at football and didn't really like basketball cos he considered it soft, and he initially wanted a football scholarship. But he ended up playing basketball after the bowling alley incident and that's when the great John Thompson at Georgetown stepped up and took him, fter his mother sent him those letters. There is clips of him playing football and the skills are insane

    • @donpettyandthespacefakers1798
      @donpettyandthespacefakers1798 Před 2 lety +1

      All time in any sport his heart cannot be challenged

  • @CallMeMicahT
    @CallMeMicahT Před 2 lety +198

    A.I.’s easily the coolest guy that ever played

    • @Hazo82
      @Hazo82 Před 2 lety +1

      Coolest? Let choose more appropriate and respectful terms for this legend.

    • @naturalwealth465
      @naturalwealth465 Před 2 lety +2

      Dr j Mj ai

    • @Hazo82
      @Hazo82 Před 2 lety

      @@moniqueperkins6890 Try me... lol 😉 Let's see this beautiful.

    • @southbronxusa1865
      @southbronxusa1865 Před 2 lety

      . . . next to Walt Frazier 😎

  • @darkhalo0868
    @darkhalo0868 Před 2 lety +40

    In a word Allen Iverson was FEARLESS!!! The smallest guy on the court with the BIGGEST Heart!!!

    • @lincolnward85
      @lincolnward85 Před 2 lety +1

      Smallest thing in the team but the livest one.

  • @patton303
    @patton303 Před 2 lety +74

    I’ll never forget when he was playing here in Denver, he was late getting to the airport one time and he just parked his Bentley right at the front door of the terminal and left the keys in it and got on the plane. Love that dude.

    • @kicker3536
      @kicker3536 Před rokem +1

      Ahh, that’s where Louis CK got that bit from 👍

    • @VitaminVision
      @VitaminVision Před rokem

      @@kicker3536 what bit?

  • @lsbnll74
    @lsbnll74 Před 3 lety +26

    Seen him play in person. No one hustled more than him. It was crazy

  • @raymondperez6002
    @raymondperez6002 Před 2 lety +147

    I don’t think no PG could stop Allen Iverson in any decade

    • @haulistic7569
      @haulistic7569 Před 2 lety +7

      💯💯💯💯

    • @terrionocoley9325
      @terrionocoley9325 Před 2 lety +6

      WORD TO LIFE....ON THAT COMMENT BROTHER....WORD TO LIFE !!!!!!!!!

    • @marvinhunt1049
      @marvinhunt1049 Před 2 lety +13

      FACTS BRO!!!! He was a basketball player with a football (Which he did quite well!) mentality!!! Toughness, pressure, mo' pressure, and still more for the whole game! I loved watching from G'town to Philly. He may not be the GOAT but he always "The Answer"! I Luv this guy.

    • @obadiahharold8376
      @obadiahharold8376 Před 2 lety +3

      I would pay money for pat Beverley go at it with him in a playoff situation

    • @bronstonmckinley2675
      @bronstonmckinley2675 Před 2 lety +36

      @@obadiahharold8376 Pat Bev getting 50 dropped on em by Iverson in the playoffs

  • @JuannMcClendon
    @JuannMcClendon Před 5 měsíci +5

    I'm glad I got to watch this man play with such passion

  • @andrewmcnair3960
    @andrewmcnair3960 Před 2 lety +43

    Iverson is one of the greatest basketball players that I have ever seen and I am 75 years old, I saw Wilt Chamberlain score 100 points and Michael Jordan win championship 🥰

    • @eatassonthefirstdate
      @eatassonthefirstdate Před 2 lety +1

      Wow. I was born in 84, watched Jordan win every ring as a kid, watched A.I. and Grant Hill and Reggie Miller was my favorite actually. Reggie Miller was robbed SO FCKING BAD that he never got a ring.
      He was the top 3 pt shooter all time when he retired.
      Reggie was more clutch with game winning shots than MJ.
      That's FACTS.

    • @shadyorphan420
      @shadyorphan420 Před rokem +2

      You told old to use an emoji foh

  • @mobid.2084
    @mobid.2084 Před 3 lety +33

    This video is like a support group I didn’t think I needed. It’s therapeutic to have my beliefs of how great I thought that AI was shared. The sentiments of these NBA ballers speaks volumes. Peers and competitors validate the greatness and efficacy better than any critic with a platform

  • @FuzzyBuddz
    @FuzzyBuddz Před 2 lety +23

    He was not a basketball player. He is a once in a lifetime American Icon! He deserves statues!!!

  • @gali2256
    @gali2256 Před 2 lety +23

    Kenny was right on point. AI was beyond good but he had a cultural impact and that’s why he’s so memorable.

  • @jedinxf7
    @jedinxf7 Před 2 lety +23

    I never really paid attention to basketball personalities or drama, I just watched the game, and AI was exhilarating to watch. so 20 years later it's really nice to see he's this humble, gracious guy feeling honored to be mentioned in a sentence with Kobe. as though there's any doubt he deserves it!

  • @Captain_Neckbeard
    @Captain_Neckbeard Před 2 lety +51

    The players that played the hardest to me was Jordan, Kobe, and Iverson.

  • @ronaldmcbeth5232
    @ronaldmcbeth5232 Před 3 lety +155

    I’m from Philly, AI was like God when he played here, good times lol

    • @jfrom214
      @jfrom214 Před 2 lety +4

      Whos God now nick foles?

    • @jfrom214
      @jfrom214 Před 2 lety +1

      Since he brought a ship? Eagles my team!

    • @IndianRedd
      @IndianRedd Před 2 lety +1

      The best times yo💯💯💯

    • @naterra5707
      @naterra5707 Před 2 lety +2

      I’m from Harrisburg and I remember most of the buses with his picture on it!! Allen was the reason I watched basketball.

    • @geecee9190
      @geecee9190 Před 2 lety +3

      Im from va he is like a god

  • @ytubeanon
    @ytubeanon Před rokem +5

    8:52 lol his reaction "don't wear #3, he took it personal"... sounds like Iverson personified 'pressure'

  • @klinatoc
    @klinatoc Před 2 lety +9

    Man is so humble as he is looking back. The answer! Much respect

  • @anish91000
    @anish91000 Před 2 lety +35

    The most loved NBA player ever. No one has a bad thing to say about AI other than maybe those media & journalists.

  • @multitalentedbrother
    @multitalentedbrother Před 3 lety +151

    AI said MJ told him "Mfer you don't love me, you would've across me like that."🤣

  • @robrobinson5000
    @robrobinson5000 Před 2 lety +34

    Pound for Pound he was unstoppable 💪 he took it to you every game! The Heart of a Lion! Salute #3

  • @nevets3889
    @nevets3889 Před 2 lety +10

    AI is so humble it just makes you love him even more

  • @brendanfrain779
    @brendanfrain779 Před 2 lety +26

    I can remember watching him in college and scoring like he does. I said to myself, he won't be able to do that in the NBA, then obviously he did and better, personally for me it was like some kind of magic, how was he scoring like that, no one at the time was doing what he did, it was just insane watching him.

  • @lovelybells9983
    @lovelybells9983 Před 6 měsíci +5

    AI was the TRUTH….. He played hard …. Fast and never disappointed…. He was mistreated by many in basketball from a kid to an Adult…. But, his love for the sport and pure talent….. SHOWED THE WORLD …. We love ya AI 💯

  • @ianbryanbryan2138
    @ianbryanbryan2138 Před 2 lety +7

    That cross over is one of the sweetest moment in basketball i watch it ova a hundred times

    • @jacobahtone220
      @jacobahtone220 Před 2 lety +1

      He learned it from a teammate at Georgetown.

  • @daedevillewrestling
    @daedevillewrestling Před 2 lety +10

    As a kid I was never and still not into basketball but I always kept up with Iverson lore. I didn’t want to emulate his style but the way he was unapologetic about presenting himself the way HE wanted made a huge impression on me. To this day I still make my own style and never care to conform to what’s “in” or “accepted”. Pretty cool how you can take away those kind of life lessons from places you weren’t even looking.

  • @guitarsANDcars39
    @guitarsANDcars39 Před 3 lety +614

    Allen Iverson got kids to cut up their old black socks just so they could wear the arm sleeve just like him. AI IS IMPORTANT TO BASKETBALL AS MUCH AS MJ

    • @BallinRiceBowl
      @BallinRiceBowl Před 3 lety +44

      That hit me with so much nostalgia! I deadass did this with my socks 😂

    • @westwud8995
      @westwud8995 Před 3 lety +9

      I SWEAR BRUH

    • @juzealmighty8186
      @juzealmighty8186 Před 3 lety +7

      Faaaaatz them slouch socks

    • @maxfieldmarquez1114
      @maxfieldmarquez1114 Před 3 lety +1

      Facts!

    • @ryublueblanka
      @ryublueblanka Před 3 lety +8

      Not even close to MJ in any way especially when you talk about what MJ meant to not only the NBA but basketball itself all over the world... but A.I. was still great.

  • @UCit1000
    @UCit1000 Před 3 lety +86

    AI had everyone in braids and the kicks even gave Jordan’s a little competition

    • @jacklarue7049
      @jacklarue7049 Před 3 lety +22

      Trust, I’ve always been a Jordan wearer, but during AI’s run and for a bit after, I was STEADY in some Questions, or his other Reebok’s...which are the only Reebok’s I’ve ever purchased 😂 and everyone else in Philly did the same

    • @K.anderson21519
      @K.anderson21519 Před 3 lety +7

      @@jacklarue7049 same a Jordan wearer but when them answers came out I needed them

    • @charleswilkinson5211
      @charleswilkinson5211 Před 2 lety +6

      @@K.anderson21519 facts, I felt like I was betraying Mike when those shoes came out, I'm like sorry Jordan I got to have those in my life, I keep them seperate from my Jordan collection out of respect for Mike.

    • @defendska2158
      @defendska2158 Před 2 lety +1

      I was in my prime comp ball years during his prime and every team had several players with Answers...and VERY few Jordans.

    • @Warden033
      @Warden033 Před 2 měsíci

      Only dude I've ever seen get people to wear Reebok

  • @HammaGangDro
    @HammaGangDro Před 11 měsíci +3

    I’ll be 37 this year and I remember that 2001 season.
    I was 15/16 watching us against the raptors and Bucks and game 1 Vs the at the time undefeated Lakers Shaq and Kobe and AI won that game.
    Total legend!

    • @kirkbarnett1231
      @kirkbarnett1231 Před 2 měsíci

      I'm 37 in may...I still remember Iverson dribbling the ball high and jumping with the Georgetown NCAA tournament win

  • @bigcough600thegamer4
    @bigcough600thegamer4 Před 2 lety +3

    That self esteem line is real…can’t develop when I’m embarrassing you

  • @lamonimita3422
    @lamonimita3422 Před 3 lety +66

    Iverson = 🐐🐐🐐

  • @vinnyninja3552
    @vinnyninja3552 Před 2 lety +26

    I have A.I over anybody, anytime, dude has had a major impact on me, anything with number 3 I love, always wanted the braids, probably why I always wanted tattoos at a younge age also. When I play I'm running around forever tiring out my player and guarding 100% of the time so they dont even wanna pass it to them. Just the culture he brought into the game speaks volumes. When Kobe gotta study sharks to try and take down the answer, you know A.I a crazy beast

  • @artlikeus
    @artlikeus Před 11 měsíci +2

    If you meet Iverson & then meet other NBA players and get to see how normally sized he is, it is amazing what he did. Dude was not a joke

  • @franciscopareja2919
    @franciscopareja2919 Před 2 lety +6

    Allen Iverson was a monster, if he could have play with another star he will have rings and he will be in another category of greatness even further than he is now

    • @willb9284
      @willb9284 Před 2 lety

      Being on a mediocre team like Sixers was the best thing for A.I...I couldn't see the same if he played on any other team...Even when he played for the Nuggets, it wasn't the same hunger. Just Philadelphia as a city alone with his style and game of basketball went together very well. Philly treated him like a GOD and that motivated him.

  • @evanmarks8153
    @evanmarks8153 Před 3 lety +20

    God I love A.I. Not just as a basketball player but just as a human. His love for people is so obvious. Not to mention the greatest crossover in history.

  • @davidvitch177
    @davidvitch177 Před 3 lety +28

    I sat courtside in Toronto and the Answer destroyed the Vince Carter led Raptors, it was truly priceless to watch a legend for the first and only time!

    • @durellpowell3324
      @durellpowell3324 Před 3 lety +4

      @Reneverse it was 01 vince carter was going crazy 2

  • @ru_bott
    @ru_bott Před 2 lety +46

    This was edited so masterfully. Phenomenal job and much appreciated.

  • @TheDonovanMcCormick
    @TheDonovanMcCormick Před 2 lety +6

    He was so fun to watch. If he had a better team around him they would’ve won several championships cause they had him and one of the best coaches ever.

  • @Lcizzle02
    @Lcizzle02 Před 3 lety +54

    Influenced a whole generation. All love and respect AI. 🐐

  • @kato2531
    @kato2531 Před 2 lety +18

    I don’t care what anyone says ... there’s just no way A.I. was that good without PRACTICE.... so stop saying he didn’t practice. He’s talented, he had heart , he practiced and that’s why he’s a hall of farmer. Yes they are right on inside the nba when they said he reached his full potential, as guard, a player ,as competitor you can’t ask for more. Doesn’t matter he doesn’t have a ring still one of the best player that ever touched a basketball, he was that good .

    • @useyourthirdeye9083
      @useyourthirdeye9083 Před 8 měsíci +2

      What's missing is that he missed a practice for a funeral of one of his boys. The media blew it out of proportion and only played that small sound byte.

  • @badchoices7152
    @badchoices7152 Před 2 lety +5

    I was a kid and a Sixers fan. Dr. J, was my first favorite player. Moses Malone came in, and was a beast. Charles Barkley just continued that beast mentality. When Allen Iverson came along, and was stunning to watch. Once Iverson left I never followed Philly they were never the same.

  • @nikiedmonds6236
    @nikiedmonds6236 Před 2 lety +4

    There's nothing like the A.I. era in Philly....maaaan the city was buzzing and sixers games were poppin!

  • @DonCornelius92
    @DonCornelius92 Před 3 lety +88

    That could of easily been Allen iversons only great play when he crossed Jordan, but he kept it in stride and became a HOFer.

    • @perryv7749
      @perryv7749 Před 3 lety +11

      He's the reason they dribble the way they do today use to be a carry he stop that dress code he stop that and he made the finals without no help and beat the Lakers in game one ai was a beast idk what u talking about

    • @DonCornelius92
      @DonCornelius92 Před 3 lety +5

      @@perryv7749 I'm saying just like other rookies that get that 15 second shine and that's it. Not AI, he kept being consistent and didn't let that one play define him. And ask yourself sir, why would I talk down on "the answer"? That would desecrate me being a basketball fan.

    • @DonCornelius92
      @DonCornelius92 Před 3 lety +2

      @@perryv7749 it's okay u just misread my statement

    • @perryv7749
      @perryv7749 Před 3 lety +3

      @@DonCornelius92 oh shh I did read that wrong Im sorry no I'm very sorry lol it just pisses me off a lot of these new age fans the curry is the best to ever do it fans don't give a.I his props a SG/PG and the best to ever do it

    • @DonCornelius92
      @DonCornelius92 Před 3 lety +5

      @@perryv7749 I feel you tho. U a true fan just like me.

  • @kevinclarke5226
    @kevinclarke5226 Před 2 lety +24

    Man i loved allen iverson to death he was the professional street and 1 mixtape player

  • @kimbrown6317
    @kimbrown6317 Před 2 lety +12

    I really think he was the best player since Michael Jordan and stay true to his culture. Gave you a reason watch or go to NBA game. Much respect for him.

  • @Turnheadcough
    @Turnheadcough Před rokem +3

    Philly was a whole different during the iverson era I saw so many great games and plays in that place and the crowd was insane every single night.

  • @juiceakaj3
    @juiceakaj3 Před 3 lety +16

    Thanks for doing this don't know why I'm emotional after watching this

  • @JIDFan-ly4gq
    @JIDFan-ly4gq Před 3 lety +55

    Do T Mac, Hakeem Olajuwon, Tim Duncan, or Vince Carter next. I love this videos man, and keep up the great work. And also thank you for making a video on A.I. He is my favorite player ever in basketball and I always love hearing crazy stories about him and watching highlights.

  • @k.y.n.ggeechee4088
    @k.y.n.ggeechee4088 Před 2 lety +5

    Greatest small player ever. Smallest player to lead the league in scoring 4 times, and the reason the NBA started playing zone because even with hand checking he couldn't be stopped

  • @gardner4718
    @gardner4718 Před rokem +7

    These are so good. Bring back so many memories and my love for basketball. It’s disappeared the last 10 years or so. But I’m smiling ear to ear watching these. Thank you. So good. Just so good.

  • @smoothswift8665
    @smoothswift8665 Před 3 lety +37

    Best Allen Iverson video great stories about the 🐏 ball handler

  • @mykebaker7112
    @mykebaker7112 Před 3 lety +257

    Agent zero say he’d rather gaurd Kobe. That’s all I need to hear

    • @yahiikopain3075
      @yahiikopain3075 Před 3 lety +19

      🤣🤣😭😭facts like gimme Kobe please

    • @SuperWizzle85
      @SuperWizzle85 Před 3 lety +35

      Least you get a small break guarding Mamba with A.I. it’s nonstop he never stops

    • @alexkatsikis131
      @alexkatsikis131 Před 2 lety +1

      facts

    • @fredmhina
      @fredmhina Před 2 lety +4

      dont wear number 3

    • @pplRretards
      @pplRretards Před 2 lety +16

      Arenas talking bout him going 150 mph the whole time and how he would drive for every ball, come out no where steal the ball and it blows my mind how he lead the league in steals 3 times and never got voted all nba defensive team smh

  • @giantchamp415
    @giantchamp415 Před 2 lety +7

    Yo A.I. is my favorite to ever play the game. He would hit the floor at least 10 plus times a game get up like it was nothing. I don't know what I can say that hasn't already been said about him. The man took the 2001 76ers to the finals. Game 1 the step over game is one of my all-time favorites and I'm a lifelong Warriors fan.

  • @ezrasheppard2954
    @ezrasheppard2954 Před 2 lety +7

    Allen was everyones problem, his skills were just remarkable unmatched for a little guy,this dude was an absolute phenomenon, quick as freaking lightning, ty was as quick and even he couldn't stop Allen,allen showed him this with that famous step over ty after shootingover him in the corner,he carried the 76ers on his back single handedly, his IQ was crazy thats why he holds the record for most STEALS in a game(10)

  • @writtendegreez5748
    @writtendegreez5748 Před 3 lety +322

    People forget he was EVEN BETTER at football🥴

    • @lamarbennett436
      @lamarbennett436 Před 3 lety +36

      Just imagine the Vick vs Iverson matchup we would have gotten every year ala Peyton vs Brady

    • @georgestephenopolous5508
      @georgestephenopolous5508 Před 2 lety +30

      He was good in high school but them roided up dudes in the NFL would've broken him down man.

    • @lamarbennett436
      @lamarbennett436 Před 2 lety +44

      @@georgestephenopolous5508 you can't say that for sure. For one Iverson was known for his toughness and two to say that he wouldn't have bulked up to take the beating in the NFL is Ludicrus.

    • @Vicariously_gifted
      @Vicariously_gifted Před 2 lety +21

      @@lamarbennett436 I think you can say for sure. he was 5 10 170? He made the right choice as far as longevity and money

    • @tydeprince7197
      @tydeprince7197 Před 2 lety +14

      @@Vicariously_gifted he was 5 10 170 in highschool just like most highschool qbs amd vorners and safeties....their bodies get built up in college my guy most put on 20 pounds plus over the summer so like dude said we dont.know.for.sure

  • @newera5238
    @newera5238 Před 2 lety +19

    Mannnnnnnnn! You had to live in Philly at that time to understand how important he was, and is always to us 😑

    • @jamallmaxwell5906
      @jamallmaxwell5906 Před 2 lety +5

      Im from Philly. I was talking to my girl and explained how he was the same as a rapper to us. Like him, Beans, Major Figgas!!! They was the talk of the town

    • @newera5238
      @newera5238 Před 2 lety +2

      @@jamallmaxwell5906 Yeah Man 😁👍,
      That whole State property movement was🔥.

    • @jamallmaxwell5906
      @jamallmaxwell5906 Před 2 lety +3

      @@newera5238 yea they was the truth. But around Ai time when Ai was the Problem (he later branded himself the answer) Figgas was the truth in the city. State Property was formed later when Beans got established. Remember State Property came later. 1st time we heard of them was when Freeway 1st got on Jay Z 1900 Hustler song off Dynasty album. U got me remembering shit

    • @dlxinfinite801
      @dlxinfinite801 Před 2 lety +5

      I was there. He brought the whole city together. Even Little old white women loved him...Asians wearing the #3 jersey, Latinos wearing the sleeve...Black mothers yellin "dont you hurt him"....we became One.

    • @EASTCAMDEN4LIFE
      @EASTCAMDEN4LIFE Před 2 lety +1

      💪🏾😛

  • @user-uk1bh7qy4o
    @user-uk1bh7qy4o Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thank u allen.. no matter if we were losing by 50 my eyes were glued to screen caus u always put on show an we were never out of the game as long as u were on court

  • @dxlxrated
    @dxlxrated Před 9 měsíci +1

    The guy that open my eyes and got me into bball.. little big guy AI.. my guy 4 life 😤❤️

  • @2DangeRuss4u
    @2DangeRuss4u Před 3 lety +27

    I'd love to see you do a video on the UNDERRATED Rod Strickland 😎👊

  • @chrislovett3553
    @chrislovett3553 Před 3 lety +43

    It goes this way. Mj, Kobe and Ai. Best basketball players to ever live.

    • @earllee9080
      @earllee9080 Před 3 lety +1

      I mean.... he was dope, but nah bruh.

    • @chrislovett3553
      @chrislovett3553 Před 3 lety +6

      Pound for pound they are the best. Instead of hating state your best three 🤷‍♂️

    • @earllee9080
      @earllee9080 Před 3 lety +1

      Mike, Kareem, Lebron

    • @jd3076
      @jd3076 Před 2 lety +4

      What you meant to say is this 3 players you mentioned are the most INFLUENTIAL that ever step on the court add steph curry as well he change the way of shooting of the game

    • @earllee9080
      @earllee9080 Před 2 lety +4

      Kobe’s not influential like that... he’s mike part 2. AI and MJ for sure, add steph, and Kevin Garnett.

  • @jolli4116
    @jolli4116 Před 8 měsíci +7

    Even without the ring, his impact is on the same level as MJ, KOBE, STEPH, BIRD and MAGIC. UP THERE IN THE GOAT CONVERSATION.

  • @jjjj-pv5ws
    @jjjj-pv5ws Před 2 lety +4

    the name AI is dope, the hair style is dope, the arm sleeve is dope and the attitude is fearless that's why we love him

  • @JAllencorp
    @JAllencorp Před 2 lety +10

    Glad yall showed Kevin Johnson, he was dope. Had his poster along with, AI, Kobe, and a lot more before people were behind em

  • @K-Dub67
    @K-Dub67 Před 2 lety +3

    Allen Iverson is not only a NBA🐐…He’s a NBA GOD!!!

  • @Garanon5
    @Garanon5 Před 2 lety +2

    Growing up, Allen Iverson and Kobe were IT, the ones I wanted to play like in high school. It's so cool to see how much respect they had for each other, and considering how we lost Kobe I felt like they were chopping up onions while I was watching this.

  • @kenryuwiley6306
    @kenryuwiley6306 Před 2 lety +4

    he is indeed, the greatest pound for pound NBA player.... thanks for the highlights

  • @MisterMannerisms
    @MisterMannerisms Před 2 lety +31

    Video could've been 2 hours and I'd watch till the end!

    • @plastikpaintz_p2431
      @plastikpaintz_p2431 Před 2 lety

      Facts

    • @larrymar19
      @larrymar19 Před 2 lety

      For real

    • @timothygreen2689
      @timothygreen2689 Před 2 lety

      The fastest guy in the NBA you had to respect his speed and he could pull up and hit the J that made him so hard to guard you better come with a full tank of gas you can't teach speed you either had it or you didn't he played football and basketball incredible athlete.

  • @yungKO
    @yungKO Před 3 lety +11

    This is my GOAT here 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @bigdan2828ify
    @bigdan2828ify Před 2 lety +6

    I remember the day he crossed over Jordan, the TV zoomed in on Jordan's hand grabbing the floor to not fall on his butt, it was truly a remarkable moment I witnessed, amazing player