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Allen Iverson is arguably one of the most influential players in NBA history. The legendary Philadelphia 76ers guard lit up the league in the early 2000s with his insane ball-handling skills, paving the way for high-scoring guards like Kyrie Irving and Stephen Curry in the future. He was a basketball icon in every sense of the word.
Allen Iverson's most iconic moment came against the greatest player of all-time, Michael Jordan. Staring down Jordan, AI would hit the GOAT with a nasty crossover and sank a beautiful mid-range jumper to cap it off. During the 2022 All-Star Weekend, the Sixers legend talked about that moment: (via Bleacher Report)
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Iverson's moment against Jordan was just as revolutionary as it was iconic. The Sixers star's far-reaching crossover was almost unheard of during the NBA at that time. It pushed the boundaries of ball-handling, and inspired many other guards to improvise their moves. Now, this crossover is a must-have for any elite scoring threat, not just guards.
As for Allen Iverson, the Sixers star was becoming a household name even before his crossover. His flashy handles and knack for scoring despite his height made him the most fascinating player to watch. His exploits would earn him an MVP award in 2000, though he'd fail to win an NBA championship in his career.
Despite the lack of a ring, Iverson's influence on basketball is undeniable. At the time, that crossover introduced him to MJ. Now, that same crossover is the introduction for many young hoopers to the basketball world. To think he could've been a football player instead…
