Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson is set to be featured in his own documentary that aims to tell the story of his life as a star and career in the NBA. Stephen Curry and Shaquille O’Neal’s production companies are leading the way on this project, which is set to air on Prime Video in the not-too-distant future.
“I’m ready to tell my story my way, authentic and unapologetically,” said Iverson, via Nick DePaula. “I look forward to people seeing a side of me they haven’t seen before.”
It remains to be seen how long the documentary will be, or how extensive it will go into his career, but Shaq says that he aims to fully capture Iverson’s impact on the game and on American culture itself as a star in the 2000s.
“His cultural impact was bigger than basketball and this documentary sets out to properly define his legacy,” said O’Neal.
Documentaries have grown in both popularity and frequency since the release of ‘The Last Dance’ back in 2020. Following the raving success of that venture (which follows Michael Jordan and the 90s Bulls) we’ve seen other projects come to light, that have covered the Redeem Team, the Malice at the Palace, and the referee scandal involving Tim Donaghy. That’s not to mention the documentaries that are still on the way, which include one on the 2023-24 Boston Celtics and one on Joel Embiid’s life in Cameroon.
In the case of Iverson, most of the details are still unknown regarding his documentary but most would agree it’s long overdue for his story to be re-told in modern format. While Iverson may not be on the same level as Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, or Michael Jodan, he’s considered one of the all-time greats for a reason and his legacy is not easily overlooked in Philadelphia sports history.
Allen Iverson Is An NBA Legend
Over 14 years in the NBA, Iverson was a 1x MVP, 11x All-Star, 7x All-NBA player, and 4x scoring champion. He averaged 26.7 points, 6.2 assists, and 3.7 rebounds per game on 42.5% shooting.
While he played for several teams over his NBA career, his most iconic moments were in Philadelphia as the face of the 76ers. He captured the entire city with his swagger and fiery competitive spirit and gave the fans plenty to cheer about with highlight plays and ankle breakers every single game.
The closest Iverson ever got to a championship run was the 2001 NBA Finals, when he led the team on a Cinderella run through the East only to match up against the Kobe & Shaq Lakers. But even though A.I. fell short on his title quest, he left a strong impression on the city and his legacy is widely remembered and celebrated today.
No doubt, the documentary will focus heavily on Iveson’s run with the 76ers and the special bond he built with the city after years of putting his blood, sweat, and tears into trying to win a title there. It’s a story that demands to be told and one that Iveson himself seems hyped to tell.
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