Allen Iverson is one of the most influential players in NBA history, marking an era in the league with so much more than his game. He was a terrific player for the Philadelphia 76ers, but when he took it to the next level and became more than a baller, Iverson reached new heights.
Still, he knew he was great with the basketball in his hands, and no matter who was in front of him, AI felt nobody was better than him.
“Every time I got on the basketball court, I felt that I was the best player,” Iverson states in the Philadelphia 76ers’ NBA TV documentary ‘Everything But the Chip.’
“Every time I got on the basketball court, I felt that I was the best player.”
–@alleniverson discusses his passion for the game & cultural impact 💯 https://t.co/6wFs7NUhCM
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 1, 2023
The 2000-01 NBA season was great for the Sixers, who had a terrific team set to become champions, but they couldn’t get past Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal in the NBA Finals.
Iverson was on one that season, winning the MVP award and leading his squad all the way to the Finals. He averaged 31.1 points, 4.6 assists, and 3.8 rebounds in 71 games to secure the MVP award, and when the postseason arrived, he took it to the next level.
The Answer finished that postseason run with averages of 32.9 points, 6.1 assists, and 4.7 rebounds per game in 46.2 minutes per outing.
Once the Finals arrived, he went off, posting 35.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.8 assists in five games, including a 48-point outburst in Game 1. This still wasn’t enough to beat the Lakers. For a man who hated basketball when he was young, he turned out to be a great player that marked a big era in the NBA.
Allen Iverson Always Boasted Huge Confidence
Iverson knows he belongs to the best players to ever set foot in the league based solely on talent. He couldn’t win with his Sixers and after he left the team, nothing was the same for him. Still, he created incredible memories and is considered one of the greatest players of the 2000s.
He always showed himself full of confidence, which took him to reach the limits of the league. David Stern always had a problem with Iverson, and the player was well aware of that. His rap album wasn’t welcomed with good eyes by the late NBA commissioner, who engaged in a big battle with the player.
Even though his career didn’t go as desired, Iverson treasures big moments, including his crossover against Michael Jordan, his disrespectful step over Tyronn Lue, and many more iconic moments. His impact on the league is incredible, and nothing should be more valuable than that for him.
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