- Allen Iverson opened up on his relationship with the Philadelphia 76ers fanbase and the city
- Iverson admitted that he “became a man” during his time on the 76ers
- There is no relationship quite like Allen Iverson’s with Philadelphia
Former shooting guard Allen Iverson is viewed as a legend by many around the NBA, but there is no fanbase that loves him as much as the Philadelphia 76ers fans. He had a fantastic tenure with the franchise, notably leading them to the Finals in 2001.
Recently, Allen Iverson opened up on his relationship with the Sixers fans in Philadelphia. He noted that he “became a man” during his time with the franchise, noting that no other player has a similar relationship with a fanbase as he does with the Sixers.
“I became a man in Philadelphia. I was 21 years old when I got there. As far as an athlete and a fanbase, there’s no other relationship like mine with the people in Philadelphia.”
"I became a man in Philadelphia… As far as an athlete and a fanbase, there's no other relationship like mine with the people in Philadelphia." @alleniverson still has a connection to the city of Philly and the fans 🙌
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— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) August 2, 2023
There is no doubt that the city of Philadelphia appreciates what Allen Iverson did as a superstar for the 76ers. To this day, you can see people walk around the city with their vintage Iverson jerseys, and very few players are loved the way Iverson is in that city.
From 1996-2006 with the Philadelphia 76ers, Allen Iverson averaged 28.0 PPG, 4.0 RPG, and 6.1 APG for the team. He often had to carry a Herculean load for the team on offense, and it is easy to see why Iverson is highly regarded.
Allen Iverson Was Always Supremely Confident In Himself
One of the things that drew people to Allen Iverson was his on-court swagger and confidence. He was willing to go against every player in the league, and previously, Iverson revealed that he felt he was the best player every time he stepped on the court.
“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.’
This sort of confidence is the kind of belief one needs to have in themselves to become a superstar in the NBA. Allen Iverson was clearly a special player, and it is no surprise that many are still fans of him today.
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