Allen Iverson’s Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speech
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2016
- Allen Iverson delivers his speech upon being enshrined to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2016. To learn more about Allen Iverson take a look at his official Hall of Fame bio at www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famer...
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“You’re lucky he wasn’t 6’5”
-Black Mamba
R.I.P Black Mamba
2nd to none Bear ol bitch ass punk is what that fool is....
Facts my 2k player is modeled after AI from looks and play style at 6'6. 40.7 points a game. 2 rings 2 defensive player awards in 3 seasons so far. AI is the 🐐
R.I.P. KOBE but facts
Josh w facts!!!
Spent 90% of his speech thanking everyone from birth to the end of career. True man and legend.
Toimie Sturdivant that's a Hall of famer
bullsi20 how much is it really saying my could probably give a damn about his speech...... He's Mike
Toimie Sturdivant ii
Snapple facts selflessness shows character💪
When MJ spend %90 of his speech talking about himself and still trying to settle scores... Even AI has more class then MJ
"I wanna thank coach Thompson... for saving my life" gets me every single time
Thank you Alan
❤
Every time.
That shit hit diff ….saving my life his whole speech hit different
Yea man!!!!
This is one of the best acceptance speeches of all time in any field. He thanked not only his friends, family, mentors, and idols, he thanked his enemies, his competitors, his betrayers, and his critics for making him stronger-and he named names and told tales while doing it. Deep, thoughtful, and simply amazing.
He gives credit to the one that matters the most, his God and savior!
You forgot the Most High who got more credit than all of em
Yes, you’re the both right: He’s the most important.
Most of those who attended on Hall of Fame thank to their enemies, competitors, critics, to the ones who didn´t trust or believe, etc. Main example of it it´s Michael Jordan
Congrats❤ Allen Iverson 8/14/2023
still doing crossovers while making his speech. a real beast
lmao....he can never stop moving, like in the game
😂😂😂😭he did a in and out behind the back
No one can beat A.I.
real shit, tha ansa.still crossing
wrong for that lmao
This was the most hood, real and special HOF speech of all time.
Indeed. Dennis Rodman's speech had a similar style.
Facts 🤣
Truest ever
"I just wanna thank God"
Players who had given their hearts out and who have stigma all over them at the past are the one who are the real people, look at Rodman and AI
This dude just made baby sounds to his daughter during his speech! That’s epic!! Unapologetically Allen! Love it
Facts 😂😂😂 and it was awesome
I was like wtf is he doing lmao
that is a REAL MAN- luv it
Yeah I was kind of tripping off that too but that's what makes him AI the whole idgaf what nobody thinks. Absolutely real and authentic 👍
Ain’t nothing like a humble talented God fearing man who honors his parents and wife. This was the best speech
Wife wasn't giving up that paycheck 🤔🤔
God has nothing to do with it. People invoke it when it's convenient or expected and forget at all other times. Fair weather religious folk.
@@donovanwilliams29 jealous
@@Lenasevilla-yb4ei
Why would i be jealous of a gold digging chicken head..
@@normalguycap I agree
"My mom went to Georgetown and begged him to give me a chance... and he did." That's one powerful statement right there.
KingChute mama slopped up Coach Thompson
@@postalone4602
😂
PostAlone and to think all my girl gets is a trip to the clinic
Very sincere, because after the bowling alley incident, EVERY college turned their back on AI. Yet, Ann Iverson went to Coach Thompson and basically begged for him to give AI a chance. John Thompson did and the rest is basketball history
Just like Mrs. Gump
The only person that will never be dissed for not having a ring
My balls wont be dissed for not having a ring
Unless you're Skip...Skip hits him with that nonsense any time AI comes up
I love AI but he was a selfish player. It's why his career ended the way it did. Small guys in the NBA have to walk a thin line if they want to win. AI got his buckets and that's why we love him, but it's also part of the reason he doesn't have a championship.
@@Kevinschart my guy averaged 7 assists on a team with no other stars whatchu mean
@@IronResistance What i mean is he averaged 42% from the field as the number one option. it's hard to be efficient in the nba when you are barely 6 ft and 170 lbs. he got the most out of his body, but he was never going to lead a team to a championship with his style of play.
This man literally thanked everybody he could. He even thanked hip-hop! That's dope to see.
He bought Hip-Hop culture to the league.. He didn’t gaf what the critics think. He’s the most influential behind Jordan (IMO)
Absolutely
It’s clear that AI put people above everything. He never lost sight of everyone around him who helped him along the way. A true class act.
Without Question
Mans heart and character are unmatched true living legend
He's fighting back tears the entire time. Iverson is the realest dude I've ever seen. Wears his emotions on his sleeve.
And has always been unapologetically Bubba Chuck
SSJ, you said it right!!
@@elcapitanjack911S yeah he says what we thinking about practice!
PRACTICE!!!!!!!!
I’m here after watching Rodman’s speech, my initial thought was “ maybe I should watch this later, Rodman’s was so emotional.”
But Iverson, this dude is a beast. While it’s often “unmanly” to wear your heart on your sleeve. Whose more manly then these two. He’s something special. Great speech. A boss among men, and damn near the pinnacle of effort.
I LOVE how he describes Jordan. It's like a kid talking about a superhero.
Marie Campbell love his honesty
MJ was that NBA guy for alot of brothers. Just Facts
@William Annette I'm just tried of people disrespect his legacy
Marie Campbell he was like god to many
Black jesus hehe
I am so glad John Thompson lived to see this moment. You can tell these two men had real love
Allen Iverson was inducted into the Hall of Fame the same way he played the game... He poured his heart into it and left it all out there. Respect.
AI: Moving side to side
Cameraman: You ain’t about to cross me over!
Hahahah! That's hilarious man! Lmao
Lol
Mannnn
Ohhh nigggggaa got me DIE YING rn!!!
You win flawless victory 😂
He's so athletically gifted yet he's truly humbled and overwhelmed by the recognition. He's uncomfortable in the spotlight. Such a cool guy.
Keep praising Him
A LOT of people forget that coming out of high school, AI was a top dual threat QB recruit coming out of the Newport News, VA. area as well as one of the best basketball recruits, off the court “problems” or not in America. He was apparently a great baseball player earlier in his HS career as well.
Uncomfortable in the spotlight... until you pass him the ball.
@@terryj5368 thats when the animal came out. Nobody could stop him.
When Shaq smirks at 11:07......that was him saying, "yeah.....we all did bro"......the connection that man brought to NBA...... incomparable
Nahhh Shaq likes Dr J more than MJ
@@creydadj .....MJ also love Dr J...
@@creydadj 0
@@creydadjThat's because Dr J never swept him in the playoffs.. MJ did.
I lived in Philly in 2001 and it is impossible to overstate how important he was to us. If I were to ever meet him, I would shake his hand and thank him for the most exciting summer of my life. I can't adequately explain just how exciting that year was. Philly is the underdog city. The movie Rocky is about Philadelphia, it's uncrushable spirit and dogged resilience. AI embodied that perfectly. Small, flawed and outgunned, he persevered and prevailed solely on heart. Like in 1776, when some scrappy colonists took on the greatest empire the world had ever seen by declaring independence in Philadelphia.... It's about heart and determination. We didn't love Allen because he was dominant, or the greatest but because he fought with a ferocity that gave every underdog hope.
I or no one could’ve said, what you just said, any better. I was in Philadelphia at the same time. I moved from Africa to the city of brotherly love for grad school. It Was the most exciting summer and 7 years of my existence, watching basketball or any sport. the guy was just unrelenting on the court and authentic, in life. For better or worse. I miss him in the game. I don’t watch nba much anymore and now I live in London. (So the time difference with the schedule of the games, makes it almost impossible)
No player like him, since him. Pound for pound, inch for inch. And he was not 6 feet tall. He was shorter. Which makes him even more remarkable. Wow
The street life was even better. Girls looked better. Chill spots was poppin. Seems like when he left it fell off. But b4 iverson philly was great. Kinda weird
This comment made me cry 😂
Damn. Well said.
Well said my friend coming from Philly that summer was epic down Frankford Ave!!!!
Damn - he didn't forget ANYBODY. I started listening to see if he thanked me! You could tell this guy was loyal to the bone - a beautiful thing to see.
Lol😂🤣😂🤣😂
he said that he forgot a few ppl ona interview but yeah
VA stand up 757 baby
That's man's morality
lol
A.I. is so emotional. Man, you deserve it! You have so many fans around the world, especially in China.
Peace and love✌🏼
PEACE
He definetly deserves it I remember his debut game congrats allen
he deserves to be in jail
drink everything under your sink^
Dude is humble as hell. I guess life can do that. What's coolest here is how he's taking all these people into the HoF with him.
i love his MJ tribute, MJ inspired them all, MJ is a once in a lifetime player
Once in a millennium player.
One and only
Humility is one thing MJ never had and can't buy. MJ is a dick.
Allen just wanted to be loved and appreciated for being himself and not a phony version of what people thought he should be. He had no problem showing his vulnerabilities. Doesn't get any realer than this man. Much respect, Philly loves you forever.
The Hip Hop Hooper just thanked Hip Hop Artists in his HOF speech. Nice touch.
fax💯💯
Absolutely love this dude. He was a very tough player.
HIS FAMILY FROM HARTFORD CT
damon richmond Yeah, I knew that because I lived in Hartford for 25 years. But I didn't know the family....I knew people who did.
I tear up every time he thanks John Thompson for saving his life. The system tried to destroy this man but he prevailed anyway. Changed the culture of the NBA.
Well said... the truth.
No lies told!
10000% brotha. Top role model in my life as a kid
My main man, what's not to love ?
Yes! 100%
The love that Allen's kids have for him is so easy to see. So awesome!
Facts... I saw that too
"I want you to be proud of yourself. I want you to walk around and understand that You are A Hall-of-Famer." The best praise I've ever heard someone say to their spouse - bar none.
Just sucked the tears right out my face lol!
And you could see that he truly meant what he said 💖💖💖💖
AI is the real one. "Thanks for my coach to saving my life"
Why do I ALWAYS SEE YOU!!!!!
+Gio Lopez lol
Complex legend 🙌🏽
+Gio Lopez did you just reply to yourself ....BOI HOLD DIS L
lol
AI and Rodman’s speeches were soooo real... u gotta love it
Aadarsh J just came from that lol
@@nolimitkhris9598 me too
Cant compare his speech to Rodman... This guy has his shit together
Aadarsh J be like mike
Miguel Matias AI definitely has millions nowadays he’s living on the nice south side of Charlotte he was broke a little after he retired though
Congrats to Allen Iverson for becoming an NBA Hall Of Famer. He was actually a pure joy to watch on the basketball court. His induction into the NBA Hall Of Fame is well deserved.
Whew chile…when he honored his wife, I got all emotional. She’s so deserving and it’s amazing that he made sure to tell her she’s a huge part of where he is. Indeed a Hall of Fame couple.
Exactly 💯💯👏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Shout out to the cameraman for swaying side to side with AI.
Lmao. Salute
A real one lol
probably annoyed out of his mind lol
😂😂😂💯
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahqhaha
When he thanked coach Thompson for saving his life.. I felt that shit
True too...
Real shit
Chris Mareko that gave me goosebumps when i first watched that
I teared up! Felt it to my core. My favorite player ever and knowing his journey all i can say is " Thank You coach John Thompson "
Thank you coach Thompson💯
Whenever I feel a need to be lifted, this is one of my favorite speeches to listen to. I keep it locked and loaded in my list. What a truly exceptionally inspirational story. So when they say, "Nay", I say, "They said I couldn't do it...but I did".
Geez ...me to....and I cry everytime. Can't count the times I've watched this😁
Allen Iverson gave a nontraditional inception speech, where he made himself vulnerable and showed his human side. His emotional thank you to coach John Thompson was a tough act to follow. May God continue to bless him and show favor on his family...
Iverson Documentary is the best one on Netflix.
That's my strong opinion.
His mother is the True MVP.
Did he mention Jamie rodgers
@snausegman you don't know the all true only for view a documentary
REAL
@snausegman huh?
5:52 is when the water works 😭😭😭 really came for me! A. I.'s Mama IS THE REAL MVP🎖🏅🎖 OF THE FAMILY🏘. Love You Mama!
Iverson in the Hall of Fame. We're getting old.
Manny Calavera IKR
Same shit I said...damn I remember his first day on the court in gt
Manny Calavera 🤣
Facts
Facts
The way he thanked his wife is AMAZING and shows just how much he is grateful for her. Whew!
Taking the time out to address his kids and tell the world how great they are was fantastic. That's a guy who's involved and devoted to his kids and it's why I'm an AI fan.
It's a crime that this MAN doesn't have a ring, it's absolutely heartbreaking...
Put him with Shaq, Duncan, or in one of the backcourt spots on the '04 Pistons (remember, Larry Brown is the Head Coach) and he has a chip or two.
He Is a Legend tho more then many people Who won rings
You can blame the refs that placed bets against the 76ers
It sure is a CRIME. I feel the same about Dan Marino in football. Dan was the best pure passer I ever saw. Certain players are so undeniably GREAT that you really want them to be world champs at least once is their storied careers. Iverson was one of a kind.
Doesn't matter he is a hall of famer and legend that will be remembered for a very long time
"Michael Jordan made basketball. Allen Iverson made basketball COOL"
I agree 1000
Totally agree man ✊
@@QwertyQwerty-de6yx that's wassup🤙
As a Sixer fan yes
- Chris Brown
Real man giving a real speech from the heart. This is part of why he is so special
This man has a sense of humour that's underrated and overall he is in my top ten greatest ever.
When he said, "I wanna thank Coach Thompson for saving my life..." boYYYYYY!!!! I was done. Tears streamed down my face. I knew what he was talking about. Incredible life story of this brilliant basketball player. God bless you A.I.
Same here! Ain't nothing with a real man crying! Shows we love hard and have a heart my brother!
For real!✊🏿👊🏿
Facts
That's when it hit me...😢
“ Man he got on the Jordan’s “ 😂😂
Anyone know why MJ is not here??
@@brunohorvath3462 probably busy. Kobe wasn't there either.
@Dillan Ponis Kobe was living at the time tho.
This has to be, by far, one of the most heartfelt and thorough speeches I have heard thus far. He is ABSOLUTELY without a shadow of a doubt one of the most naturally gifted athletes ever to play a sport!!! God made him small because if he was any taller or bigger no one would have a chance against Him so He made sure He kept it fair by making AI the size that he was.
Barely 6 ft tall & weighed 180 soaking wet but STILL would attack the paint with giants like Shaq, The Admiral, Zo Mourning, etc in traffic. 🤯 Go look up the definition of FEARLESS & you'll see AI's photo. 💯
That’s what sucks about basketball, only 12 people in the history of the nba has made it in the sport being under 6ft. The amount of extremely skilful and talented players just like Allen who can never make it just for not being born tall just sucks and ruins the game imo
They didn't stand a chance without him being 6'6 200 lbs still 😂😂😂
This is absolutely the most sincerest speech I have ever heard and I have heard thousands of speeches. There was no fluff. Deeply moving originating from purity of heart. God bless you AI!!!
some dudes with rings will never get this love
To this day people don't get that basketball is a fucking team sport. He played in a tough era without much help. If AI would've also gotten a little more help from his front offices he'd certainly be a champ now.
Most...
Yes specially GSW 😂
show love to get love. He was real
Dave Villanueva Mostly KD man, steph and klay got one without him
He a testimony of “I rather be hated for who I really am . Than to be loved for someone who I am not.”
A.I was not afraid to be himself on and off the court . Braids, tattoos, sleeves, jewelry. No matter what people thought 💭.
iverson what a crying girl he is.. man up u little girl..wtf u are like 50 years old u loser.. kobe is ur father.. even kd is better than u loser.. even harden is better than u.. u are nothing.. u are a fashion icon, not a basketball player.. lmao gtfoh
Epicurus Wise grow up
@@epicuruswise1899 lol, u serious? Want to talk about it?
Indiana, he was just cool, not many people are like that
@@epicuruswise1899 You must be one of those he was speaking about of exposing your hatred towards him and exposing yourself on full blast. Poor kid! Having a heart and emotions is what God has embedded in us. Clearly you are not a man of God! A Luciefrian for sure!
Still my favorite basketball player of all time. Got goosebumps when he spoke about his daddy
Wow! That was the most humblest and realest speech ever given! He thanked everybody! He understood that he did not get to where he is by himself. And he intentionally took the time to thank each and everyone that helped him along the way!
AI to real, my nigga didnt even get a edge up.
word lol
LMFAO for real. Can't say he was ever fake , on or off the court.
never
*too. Just keepin' it real.
+No Opinion wtf are you idiots talking about?
Probably the only player that played like it's his last day on Earth. Philly's pride.
Celtics fan here and I can't agree with this more. The man left it all out there every. single. time.
Kobe did man walked to ft line on a torn Achilles and dropped 60 last game
Kobe Bryant this is an A.I video
@@shomoy7396 Yes on a facade game (nobody else ever needed or will need empty showings like that or was so insecure to plan and do it), even more of a facade circus than his rings gave to him by Shaq, Phil and those dynasty teams (without even mentioning the superteams), already an arduous bar to surpass.
iverson what a crying girl he is.. man up u little girl..wtf u are like 50 years old u loser.. kobe is ur father.. even kd is better than u loser.. even harden is better than u.. u are nothing.. u are a fashion icon, not a basketball player.. lmao gtfoh
The way he accepted this honor is the same way he played every single game; with 100% heart. Absolute legend!!!
He just thanked everyone who touched his life, amazing!
80% of his speech it's about shoutouts.
That's my dude!
That's what all the hall of fame speeches are
Lol
PUT RESPECT ON HIS NAME
did you pull up on Jordan and Yao Ming like that?
All Might nigga ill pull up on all tree of them. Now iz you done or yall finished
rudy liberato don't come at me, I'm just the radio guy
+All Might fucka radio guy you better put respeck on that dudes comment he thought about commenting on a few of ya videos but he done thought that gangsta
dicks out for Harambe
"But man, I wanted to be like Mike".
So much respect. I love you A.I
I love this guy, such a humble soul..despite all his accomplishments, he has a lot to be thankful for. ❤🙏👏
How can anyone even down vote this shit..
Most genuine athlete in American History. Huge respect.
Its because that some folks like to hate on him because of his "image" shown by the media, whereas in reality he has a heart of gold and the media is just trying to display resentment towards him.
And Mike Tyson
#JulioJones 11 blatant racism in the industry
@@BumFluffer1999Yeah its unfortunately not just him. Other blacks face racism at times, when they are too successful.
The answer (pun intended) is because some people just suck and got their heads so far up their own asses that they can't realize genuine compassion and realness. They're looking for what's only good for them, not anybody else, and their own ignorance doesn't allow them to see true greatness or the ability to see past the surface of another human being. The media shines the light on news that would otherwise be kept in the dark, but can also drag the truth away at the same time if a different angle looks more appealing or worthy of bigger coverage. . .AI is the Answer for realness and he played the game of basketball the way it should be played; tough on both ends of the court and with determination to accompany his extraordinary skill.
AI is the realest guy in the world. you see the MVP chant from the crowd, not even MJ can get this love.
AI3forever
There is a reason when LeBron said that you can make an argument that AI has influenced more players today than MJ.
There is a reason why LeBron said that you can make an argument that AI has influenced more players today than MJ.
well said pennyccw. love your stuff
I agree. I feel like A.I's down to earth attitude makes him connect more to basketball fans. He is always out there, just speaks from his heart.
+Eddie Cordova obviously cuz the players in tdys game were old enough to see AI n not MJ.
Exactly what I knew it would be like. People don’t understand that the most controversial and hardest players in the league are the most loving and sensitive dudes. Will always love this guy
I never seen anyone thank more people in a speech. What a class act.
I come back here once a year to watch this and just soak in the attitude-of-gratitude, godly humility, and class.
This is my favorite HOF speech. RESPECT to Allen Iverson. **For real.**
Literally the only man on the globe who will never be roasted for still having cornrows in 2017
Cert1f1edXxXLegend ppl aCtually rOast ppl fOr havinG COrnrOllz? never seen it. O (I) Olso haven't seen anyOne In COrnrOllz in a while sO u may have a pOint.
Cert1f1edXxXLegend kawhi has cornrows and he's much better than AI
DabAndFap hahaha you think Kawhi is better then Al?
Story Book right he must be high off purp and extendos
DabAndFap your pretty dumb for saying that
Rest in peace Coach John Thompson💔💔💔😭
A list of John Thompson accolades:
- First African-American head coach to win a major collegiate championship
- 2× NBA champion ('65, '66)
- NCAA champion ('84)
- NABC Coach of the Year ('85)
- 🥉 Olympics ('88)
- 3× Big East COTY ('80, '87, '92)
- HOF class of '99
Just to list a few🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
R.I.P Coach
Speak those FACTS!!
One of the most underrated sports personalities in history
Truly a great man that just happened to be a coach!!! R.I.P
Thank you again coach Thompson, from all of us but especially AI, forever.
Some of his greatest accomplishments were those that you won't see on paper. What he did for the young black athletes of this country specifically from the inner city will for me always outweigh any award he received.
I was never a fan of Iverson when he played, but now I'm a fan of him as a man. A speech that he gave completely from the heart, nothing written. I have a new found respect for him. This is something every young basketball player should witness.
Exactly 🙏🏽🙏🏽
He had me on tears. Keeping it real and thankful for everything
Allen Iverson is like DMX, flawed, emotional, prone, but completely authentic and that why we love and root for them! God bless!
Oh yes that is the best comparison😀
RIP DMX
Yep
Great comparison
So he's human. We already knew that
The biggest heart in NBA History.
William Cooper and
William Cooper him and kobs
William Cooper Anthony mason!!
Michael jordan!
Love the way he thanked his wife at the end didn’t realize they had such a big family beautiful children I’m sure all the sacrifices she had to make
I've always liked Iverson. He was an amazing talent. He had so much stacked against him and made it anyway. True definition of toughness.
Lol, 2 times Allen Iverson wore a suit and tie, "Draft Day & Hall of Fame", respect tho, he was a great player.
don't forget court...
I hate that I did that...
+A King In My Own Mind You can't help it. C.A.S (caucasian American syndrome)
loool xD
truth! 😂😂😂
He also wore them on these occasions:
Pre-trial: www.langfieldentertainment.com/images/00-IMAGES%20TO%20KEEP/allen_iverson(headshot-no-braids-suit-med).jpg
Sentencing trial: i.huffpost.com/gen/2969600/thumbs/o-IVERSON-900.jpg?1
Re-trial: 65.media.tumblr.com/45ac57bc17c02dd7ba4403ec6014915b/tumblr_inline_o3y0j4olFS1tqry47_500.png
Announcing for the draft: static4.businessinsider.com/image/54de1a4aecad0444584ca024-1200/allen-iverson-was-picked-first-overall-by-the-philadelphia-76ers.jpg
this had me all emotional and shit!
😂😂😂 foreall 👌👌👌 proud of him
Not gonna lie, it touched the heart
ikr!!! i cried the whole time. i love bubba chuck💕
Nothing against all the other HOFs, but this was probably the most real HOF speech ever. (Mostly) unscripted, all heart, like AI's game.
Official DramaSydE u
Wow what a speech, im not even an A I fan and i cried more than 10 times throughout his whole speech. A real MAN thoroughly inside out. Love ya Allen Iverson.
Most humbling, selfless hall of fame speech ever, spoken by a true icon, "TheAnwser3"
Allen Iverson is one of the greatest players to have ever played in the NBA. It's sad that he didn't win a championship during his career. Thanks for the memories AI..
💯
kinda like kevin durant. he will never win a ring.
Yea 3-1 lead.
Kamaal Bartley nah none of his sons ball
kalel Wilson you right he did loose the chapionships
I still cant believe he never got a ring, hell of a great player.
Man that's cuz we never had any consistent good talent. Or like a solid #2.
Love Allen, it he never humbled himself to play with a legit number 2
Dave Barista hahaha
The Sixers front office never wanted to win, only to profit off of AI. We all knew it then. We all know it now.
The man carried an entire city.
He could’ve won so many chips homie if he had help
11:59 I’m like man he got on the Jordan’s 🤣🤣 classic
Hands down one of the best acceptance speeches ever. The Question with no Answer
He definitely went on stage and just spoke from the heart. What a speech. He was 100% AI up there. Much respect, and a well deserved HOF member.
Man, you can't watch this with out tearing up!
Totally agreed
justin wilson yah you can. I'm form Newport News. Like 20 mins form his high school and everyone in the 757 pretty much knows all this stuff about him.
justin wilson bro I had to wipe my tears away like twice
kd and lebron did whats better for them which is respectable
for a man of that stature, he sure is humble. Gotta love AI. He's a true legend. One of the best in the game.
They all stood up for Allen. I don't remember ever seeing that love and admiration. He owes it to them to be the best man he can still be
10:48 "but man i wanted to be like mike" really puts into perspective how great Jordan is
Yeah, a dik move for not being there though
@@erichvonmanstein6876 He rarely goes there unless he’s invited to present someone
@@jesmondlagado7475 oh he told you that did he? Be quiet, quit acting like you know these people
@@jesmondlagado7475 it was a dik move. Case closed.
Erich Von so you know these people?
who else shed a real nigga tear to this
lol
bitch
😂😂😂😂
+maxwellmorrison60 me bro 1 minute and 34 seconds in that's how you know somebody is blessed
Real shit. I did when heard I got in
Little man with a Big Heart, i was wiping tears all the way through this shit. I am twice his age and i am so proud of the man he is.
He not that little he still 6 foot
One of the most gracious acceptance speeches I've ever witnessed. Beautiful, just beautiful.
Allen Iverson is a good dude.
I always lived AI but he wasnt always this humble and good to his wife.
@@Cheersthewinners they didn't say was, though. They said are now. Know the difference.
@@shinsukenakamura2316 okay. But I can give my opinion on CZcams comment section. It's not that serious.
@@Cheersthewinners I never said you couldn't. I did the same. It was serious enough to comment. We're both just Express our thoughts, lol.
@@Cheersthewinners you right tho. Lmao
I cried while he is telling his children he is proud of them. I have never heard those words from my dad. God Bless
We need to tell all children that we are proud. It starts at home with our own, but, acknowledge the good in them all.
What about his wife tho 🤷🏽♂️ or girl
Tressala I’m proud of you
@@lelsqueks even tho I don't know you thank you so much!! It warmed my heart and made me smile!!
Tressala that was my only intention!! Keep smiling ❤️
I love this speech so much.. I could watch it over and over.. the best part is when AI told his dear wife of 24 years, who went through so much to keep their family together, that he loves her so much, wants to stay with her for life, and most of all, to him, she too is a hall of famer - one of the GOATs, his MVP!! 💖💖💖💖
😢😢I cried 😢through his whole Speech. But when he got to his wife I 😭 boo hoo
I just ran into this video. I am glad that I did. A real speech of gratitude.
Changed the culture of the NBA and basketball both on and off the court. So much heart and swag. What a legend.
Tupac of the NBA. Him and Pac had that same realness about them. A.I = a real man's man. Congratz AI best little man to ever do it. And thats real talk.
foreal man
Best comment i've ever read homie i swear, word up!
No not really
salty af.... #StickYoselfNigguh
I ain't sure
"That's Mike! And I'm looking at him. I'm looking at the shoes. And I'm like, 'Man, he got on the Jordans!"
Lol
iverson what a crying girl he is.. man up u little girl..wtf u are like 50 years old u loser.. kobe is ur father.. even kd is better than u loser.. even harden is better than u.. u are nothing.. u are a fashion icon, not a basketball player.. lmao gtfoh
Epicurus Wise shut the fuck up nigga who the fuck are you
Epicurus Wise i bet you ain’t shit bud this is ai I don’t give a shit what anyone thinks ring no ring legend and will live on forever hall of famer dumb fuck and you just sitting on your ass talking shit nice loser and that’s a cap L
@@epicuruswise1899 wow judgmental are we? Also really bad timing to say that Kobe is his father LOL
His showtime special created an entirellllly new appreciation for this man and just how much he had to deal with, vilified and STILL got it done at the highest level. He was a culture himself. Privileged to see him from the sidelines in college all the way up!
Damn he made me cry.. great speech.. calling his wife a hall of famer is real because nobody would give the wife light on all the stuff she did and went thru with him
Not only one of the best to play the game but also one of the most genuine .. A.I! #LivingLegend
Indeed
***** 💯💯
Domonique Kyle yes ma am . I just wish he could've gotten one ring at least
Yeah, that's unfortunate but he DEF was one of the best regardless.
Domonique Kyle no doubt I looked up to him more than I did Jordan
I love that AI is such a emotional person.
As real as you can be
facts.
fax💯💯💯
His emotion is what made him such a great player. He always gave the game 100%. AI had everybody working on their crossover dribble.
He really has a lot of reason to be emotional, because even the media wasn't that cordial to him about most of his Endeavors here in America, but he was getting props elsewhere (China, Spain, etc.) as one of the most proficient basketball players the league has ever seen! Now, if people ABROAD can see your talent, why can't America? I'll tell you why: It's because of bullsh*t takedown agencies such as TMZ (and others) who flatten and diminish the value of a [BLACK/white/Asian/Latino/Hindu German/Israeli/Christian/agnostic/STR8/GAY] American man and his character, not knowing he might have a whole family, whole, new career, whole life outside of what he does.
I have no doubt that Iverson is the most prolific athlete of all time, until he doesn't really have to "practice" what he knows.
Dang i tear up every time I see this! One of the best hall of fame speeches..Real Man right here! Love his kids..😎💪🏿💯💙
I have a new found respect for Mr. Alan Iverson. Incredible speech…straight from the heart. Loved the way in which he acknowledged his MVP wife. Quite touching.