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Philadelphia 76ers point-forward Ben Simmons received the biggest compliment of his career from none other than the Allen Iverson — one of the best to ever put on a Sixers uniform. Speaking to NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Marc Zumoff, “The Answer” said he understands the burden of expectations on Simmons’ shoulders and respects the way he […]

The NBA 2k brand has dominated the virtual arena and has captured basketball fans from across the globe. The unveiling of their annual cover athlete has been a major event and has given gamers something to look forward to come Fall. Let’s take a look at the most iconic NBA 2k covers since it’s 1999 […]

Yes, there are other basketball documentaries besides The Last Dance. Without a doubt, Michael Jordan’s latest documentary piqued the interest of fans all over the world for similar content. Without live basketball to cheer on, basketball documentaries have recently become more popular as fans look to divert their attention elsewhere. Here are the 10 best […]

NBA legend Allen Iverson has had many memorable moments in his colorful career — most of them good, and some of them not very much. Nevertheless, there’s no denying that one of, if not the most iconic moment of his career is his disrespectful step-over on Tyronn Lue during the 2001 NBA Finals. This very […]

Throughout his illustrious career, the late, great Kobe Bryant went to the Finals a grand total of seven times. He won the title in five out of those seven appearances, giving him a 71% winning percentage in the pinnacle of the sport. Bryant had no shortage of amazing moments throughout those seven Finals appearances. We’ve […]

NBA near-trades are usually an afterthought considering it didn’t come to fruition and just fuels a lot of what-ifs. Still, it does make for a lot of juicy stories. Like every NBA team, the Philadelphia 76ers also had several high-profile trades that never happened. The franchise has enjoyed an abundance of superstars over the years, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have made some poor free agent signings over the course of their history. While it’s not the main reason the organization has zero NBA championships, their lack of success in free agency has definitely played a part in it. For this piece, we take a look at the five worst free-agent signings […]

Allen Iverson racked up a total of $154,770,668 in career earnings during his legendary NBA run that lasted for 14 years. The Answer entered the NBA in 1996 as the No.1 overall pick of the Philadelphia 76ers. The Georgetown product made $2,267,000 during his rookie season, one that saw him average 23.5 points and 7.5 […]

Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce was a fairly good defender during his prime. However, even The Truth was “scared to death” when Allen Iverson was across from him. During a recent appearance on ESPN’s The Jump, Pierce spoke about the challenge of guarding Iverson when the Celtics and Sixers used to play each other back […]

NBA legend Michael Jordan was not only tough on his teammates but also on rookies, much to the surprise of Allen Iverson. During Iverson’s rookie year, he played in the Shick Rookie Game during the 1997 All-Star Weekend. It was there when he met Jordan, his idol growing up. In a recent interview with Complex […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant has indeed been the brightest neophyte of the 2019-20 NBA regular season campaign. The 20-year-old Murray State product seems to be a lock for the Rookie of the Year plum this season after notching remarkable averages of 17.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 6.9 assists on 49.1 percent shooting from the […]

On May 15, 2001, Philadelphia 76ers superstar Allen Iverson won the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award, making him the smallest player to ever take home the honor. Some say that Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal actually deserved the award that year, but you really couldn’t go wrong with either Iverson or O’Neal. Iverson proceeded […]

During his Hall of Fame NBA career, Allen Iverson made $154,770,668 through NBA contracts, per Spotrac. The Philadelphia 76ers drafted Iverson with the first overall pick in 1996. They then signed the scoring guard to a three-year, $8.9 million rookie contract. Iverson made $2,267,000 during his rookie season while averaging 23.5 points and 7.5 assists. […]

Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson’s iconic quote about practice turns 18 years old today. It seems like only yesterday when the Hall of Famer uttered this controversial statement, but as it turns out, the quote is already a grown adult today. Iverson hilariously celebrated the 18th birthday of his infamous statement by repurposing it for […]

NBA basketball in the 2000s has its share of detractors because of the style of play, but it deserves appreciation because there was still greatness every single night. The studs who played within the era speak for themselves, from Kobe Bryant to Kevin Garnett to Tim Duncan to LeBron James to a host of others […]

While not the only metric used to qualify a player’s greatness, the number of rings a player has is often used as a trump card in basketball debates. All-time NBA greats like Bill Russell and Michael Jordan consistently led their teams to championship wins and have their resumes boosted because of it. However, while winning […]

Allen Iverson Crossover. It’s a basketball fan’s YouTube search favorite. That, or Allen Iverson best crossover. Either search will end up with a tremendous result. Whereas past ball handlers like Isiah Thomas and Tim Hardaway were effective for staying tight and quick with their dribbling actions, Iverson was one of the first to take his […]

When asked about the greatest point guard in Philadelphia 76ers history, there can only be one answer: Allen Iverson. It’s as simple as that. Aside from the legend himself, however, the Sixers have had a fair amount of amazing point guards through the years. With the franchise having been around since 1949 (then the Syracuse […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the most storied franchises in the NBA. Several outstanding players have worn the team’s patriotic colors over the years. In this piece, we’ll take a look at what we believe to be the best shooting guards in Sixers history. 5. Andrew Toney Hailing from Birmingham, Alabama, Andrew Toney was […]

Trust the process. This is the mantra that the Philadelphia 76ers have lived by over the past few years, as they practically built their team from the ground up. With Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons now approaching the respective peaks of their careers, it does seem as though that this very process is likewise nearing […]

Since officially retiring in 2013, former NBA MVP point guard Allen Iverson has been an ambassador to the game of basketball and unofficial cheerleader and supporter of many professional players. Once a contemporary and rival to Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard and fellow Hall of Fame inductee Kobe Bryant — who passed away in a […]

Basketball legend Allen Iverson made sure to welcome the 2020 Hall of Fame class, particularly his fellow ex-NBA stars Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, and Kevin Garnett. @HoopHall 2020!!! Don’t get no better than than this. “The Black Mamba”, “The Big Fundamental” & “The Big Ticket. Welcome to the club!!! pic.twitter.com/l8naKlXH7M — Allen Iverson (@alleniverson) April 6, […]

Dwayne Wade had an interesting first meeting with one of his favorite players when he was introduced to Allen Iverson at a casino. During his rookie year, Wade accompanied former Miami Heat teammate Eddie Jones to a casino in Puerto Rico. That’s where Iverson tossed him a $1,000 chip and told him to go play. […]

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has recently come out with a rather controversial statement, claiming that there were a few select players that he allowed to shoot over him simply because he liked watching them do their thing. 48-year-old Hall of Famer even gave the names of four of the stars he gave certain liberties to. […]

In 1999, the Toronto Raptors had a deal in place to send Tracy McGrady to the Sixers, who were eager to get the trade done since Allen Iverson needed another superstar next to him. However, the Raptors got cold feet and backed out of the trade after Stephen A. Smith broke the news: Yes this […]

Former NBA player Theo Ratliff recently appeared on the HoopsHype Podcast and spoke about his time playing with Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson. The shot blocking specialist, who became teammates with Iverson on the Sixers for nearly four seasons, admitted he still couldn’t believe how the former league MVP’s competitive fire pushed him to play […]

When Chris Paul came into the NBA back in 2005, he had to guard the likes of Allen Iverson and Gilbert Arenas right away. Paul had to guard Iverson and Arenas because those were two of the best guards in the NBA at the time and CP3 was trying to take the mantle from them: […]

Reebok is covering all college application costs at NBA legend Allen Iverson’s high school to celebrate the new “Origins Pack.” The pack features new signature Allen Iverson sneakers. Reebok is covering college application costs for the rising senior class of 2021, which is about 400 students. Via 3WTKR: “Nothing should limit you from applying to […]

Life has been good for D’Angelo Russell since he made the move to the Minnesota Timberwolves prior to the February trade deadline. So much so, that on Friday night, the 6-foot-4 point guard reached a statistical milestone that has been achieved by only two other players in the past — no less than Philadelphia 76ers […]

Allen Iverson is known for his infamous “practice” rant. The 2002 tirade has gone down as one of the most iconic quotes in sports history. However, despite the impact of Iverson’s most famous interview, the NBA legend has a whole list of memorable lines that further cement his legacy. 1. “My whole thing was, just […]

Allen Iverson forged an arsenal of highlights during his 14-year NBA career. A time full of poster-like finishes, ankle-breaking moves, and plenty of flair that made the Philadelphia 76ers icon such a fan favorite. These are the 10 best moments of his illustrious Hall of Fame NBA career. 10. Iverson gets his Sixers jersey retired […]

Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson told Michael Kaskey-Blomain of CBS Sports that this year’s Allen Iverson Roundball Showcase will be dedicated to Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna. Iverson Classic events will tip off on April 22nd with The Iverson Games. It is a gauntlet of crowd-pleasing events including a dunk […]

Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson isn’t jumping off the Sixers’ bandwagon. The Answer believes this year’s Sixers squad can still win the title despite all the outside noise which is saying otherwise. “Sky is the limit for us,” Iverson said of the Sixers, via CBS Sports. “We just have to get healthy. We haven’t had […]

Former Philadelphia 76ers superstar Allen Iverson is known for showing respect to fellow legends of the game. Iverson’s display prior to the 2020 All-Star game in Chicago was no different. Iverson posted two photos on his own instagram sporting a Kobe Bryant No. 8 jersey and a Los Angeles Lakers hat. AI also showed up […]

Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson had plenty of battles with the late Kobe Bryant during his storied NBA career. Iverson’s Sixers went head-to-head with Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2001 NBA Finals, the second title out of three consecutive championships for L.A. at the time. On Sunday, Iverson paid tribute to Bryant […]

Memphis Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. sees a lot of Allen Iverson in rookie point guard Ja Morant. Jackson says Morant “has that kind of swag” that Iverson had during his Hall of Fame days. “I tell him he be fallin’ like Allen Iverson,” Jackson said, via ESPN. “He has that kind of swag […]

A backpack that reportedly belongs to former NBA star Allen Iverson containing $500,000 in jewelry has been stolen on Monday morning, according to ESPN and TMZ Sports. The incident took place around 10:30 a.m. at the Sofitel Hotel in Philadelphia. Police was unable to identify who owned the backpack, but multiple reports say it belonged […]

Allen Iverson, the longtime draft-mate and Eastern Conference rival of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, released a statement after the latter was found dead, along with his daughter Gianna and seven others, after a helicopter crash in Calabasas on Sunday. Iverson shared many battles with Bryant, but none more notable than their clash during […]

During his storied NBA tenure, former Philadelphia 76ers point guard Allen Iverson became a polemical figure in the professional league due to the way he dressed and even styled his hair. His demeanor turned off more conservative viewers and officials in the NBA, and in an interview published on Friday, the Hall of Famer said […]