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Los Angeles Lakers sixth man Lou Williams is one of many NBA players that picked up knowledge from Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson. While Williams only shared a season and a half with Iverson, he shared most likely one of the most iconic ones in 2005-06, where the man known as “The Answer” posted the […]

Like many players from earlier times, Allen Iverson would hate sitting out a game, even if he was hurt, let alone for “rest” reasons. Having sustained multiple injuries throughout his 14-year career, The Answer was the ultimate hardwood warrior when it came to lacing them up. “It’s different to me. I never thought anything like that […]

Practice wasn’t the only common activity for an NBA player that Allen Iverson opted out of during his career. The former Philadelphia 76ers guard recently said that he didn’t lift weights back when he played. And he had a great reason for it. Iverson just said he didn't lift weights when he played because "that […]

During the 1990’s, Allen Iverson was revered as one of the best players not only in the NBA, but in the world. His skill set was so profound that he was able to score at will and was a game-changer night in and night out. What’s more impressive is that he is not the tallest […]

Shoe and apparel brand Reebok will release a new version of Allen Iverson‘s signature sneaker, the classic Question Mid designed by L.A. designer Melody Ehsani, meant to celebrate the importance of the women in his life. The new campaign ad will feature all of Iverson’s daughters — Dream, Messiah, and Tiaura — along with their mother, Tawanna […]

Inspired by a Joe Budden list where he rates rappers’ bars from one through five, Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace has come up with his own list of rapper-athletes, which might shock a few in the scene. https://twitter.com/MettaWorldPeace/status/801110361583689728 World Peace, of course, is a rapper of his own, following his motto “Rapper by day, […]

Allen Iverson was in attendance at his former team Philadelphia 76ers‘ game against the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. It didn’t take long for the cameras to zoom in on him and the crew around him doing the mannequin challenge… except he was having none of it. Take a look. https://twitter.com/balldontstop/status/797294346886201345 He’s hardly too old […]

Hall of Famer Allen Iverson paid a visit to his old team, the Philadelphia 76ers, dropping by (yes, you guessed it) practice, to give the struggling 0-7 team a quick pep talk. Allen Iverson is addressing the Sixers after practice. pic.twitter.com/wVjgOA8J6N — Jessica Camerato (@JessicaCamerato) November 10, 2016 As an all-time crowd favorite in the […]

Widely considered as one of the best in NBA history, the 1996 rookie class saw their last representative in the NBA, hang-up his sneakers for good after last season. Kobe Bryant, who played for 20 stellar seasons and won five championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, became the last man standing from his star-studded batch which is […]

It was an emotional trip to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame for Chris Paul. The L.A. Clippers point guard was honored with the Mannie Jackson Award for his humanitarian and charitable efforts. “That trip to Springfield was something I’ll never forget,” Paul told Rowan Kavner of NBA.com. “Springfield was pretty memorable in that it […]

While thinking back on this year’s class of Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Allen Iverson‘s speech might have come up as uncharacteristically long. But if there was one adjective to describe all of those 31 minutes, it has to be “candid”. The 76ers legend took time to thank the rappers that inspired him, including Method […]

Newly-inducted Hall-of-Famer Allen Iverson stopped by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Wednesday night, sharing anecdotes of the time he went against Michael Jordan. Colbert played the clip of the 2001 MVP in his rookie season crossing over Jordan and asked if it was one of the greatest moments of his career. “It was […]

Rumor has it 76ers legend Allen Iverson left his Hall of Fame trophy at the Springfield Sheraton where he stayed post-ceremony on Friday. A listener sent us this pic of Allen Iverson's HOF trophy he allegedly left at Springfield Sheraton this weekend. pic.twitter.com/isrSxh10KB — Toucher & Hardy (@toucherandhardy) September 14, 2016 A listener of the Toucher and […]

An ex-minority owner and ex-president of the Philadelphia 76ers from 1996-2001, Pat Croce still keeps hopes alive for his hometown team. Croce left the team shortly after losing in the NBA Finals when he was denied the chance to become the owner of the team, but has never stopped cheering for the Sixers. The Philadelphia native is optimistic […]

When looking back on Allen Iverson‘s Hall of Fame career, one of the few blemishes was his disappointing run with Team USA at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. The Americans finished a very unlikely 5-3 in competition, losing to Argentina in the semifinals and ultimately edging out Lithuania to claim the Bronze medal. A backcourt composed of […]

More stories are coming to light with Allen Iverson‘s induction to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. His former teammate Aaron McKie, who played with him in Philadelphia for eight seasons, recalled one of the signature moments of Iverson’s career in a post-induction piece in The Players Tribune. “Allen is a student of the […]

New Hall of Fame inductee Allen Iverson has been the role model for many NBA guards of today. His tenacity, fearlessness and reckless abandon were some of his most admired traits. L.A. Clippers point guard Chris Paul reflected on the 76ers star’s influence in the game. “I’ve always said Allen Iverson had the biggest effect on […]

Have you ever wondered what a 30-minute Hall of Fame speech is like? Wonder no more, as Allen Iverson added that to his list of illustrious records as an NBA legend. Four scoring titles, three consecutive steals titles, 11 All-Star appearances, one MVP, and one great speech to cap off his career. Watch it here: […]

Draymond Green attended the Basketball Hall of Fame induction on Friday night in support of his college coach Tom Izzo, who mentored the Golden State Warriors forward over a four-year career at Michigan State. After the event, Green revealed another reason he was incredibly excited to attend the event – the induction of the one […]

Freshly-inducted Hall of Famer Yao Ming has been the quiet guy all along. But on his special night, he made sure that people had a blast with his speech. Yao kicked off the official activities as he was the first to stand at the podium, and he took this opportunity to crack a good joke […]

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas attended legend Allen Iverson‘s gala proudly because he’s a big fan, and he gets a lot of inspiration from the Hall of Famer’s career as well. Both players are little guys among giants in the NBA, and both have had success despite their height disadvantage. Thomas grew up idolizing shorter NBA […]

Not many two-sport athletes can dominate both areas equally well. One of those rare breeds was Allen Iverson. The Bethel High School product is not only a school, but a state legend in his native Virginia. Some of Iverson’s records still hold in the walls of the gymnasium he calls home. The 2001 NBA MVP was an […]

The love Shaquille O’Neal and Allen Iverson have for each other is undeniable. Two fun-loving characters with extroverted personalities and a charisma that will let you pick them out of a room full of people just by hearing them talk. It was no different in a conversation at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, where […]

A day away from his Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2016 induction, Allen Iverson was as real as it gets about giving credit where credit is due. The 2001 NBA MVP admitted that he will make time during his speech to thank the doubters and haters that pointed the finger at him throughout […]

The Larry Brown–Allen Iverson era in Philadelphia was one of the most controversial in 76ers history. A proven coach whose teachings were respected throughout the league, and a young, brazen first overall pick ready to take the NBA by storm. Their relationship, as explosive as it was, produced some of the best moments in NBA history. So […]

In true A.I. fashion, soon-to-be Hall of Fame inductee Allen Iverson showed up late for his own press conference in Springfield, Massachusetts. The event that was set to start at 2 p.m. was set back to 3:30 p.m. as the star was dealing with travel issues. It was originally reported that the 11-time All-Star would […]

Allen Iverson‘s Hall of Fame career was a rollercoaster full of ups and downs. From his meteoric rise as the first overall pick of the fabled 1996 NBA Draft, taking on all comers, to the last three years he spent in three different teams. He spent 10 memorable seasons in Philadelphia, a city whose grittiness and rugged […]

With the Hall of Fame induction just a couple of days away, more details have surfaced about the life and times of inductee Allen Iverson. The 2001 NBA MVP was profiled in a piece by ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, who has covered Iverson throughout his career. Allen Iverson from a new light Smith shone light […]

This weekend, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame will welcome 10 basketball greats into its ranks, including former NBA MVP Allen Iverson, five-time national champion Shaquille O’Neal, eight-time All-Star Yao Ming, and four-time WNBA champion Sheryl Swoopes. The names of the Hall of Fame presenters for the inductees were announced on Tuesday afternoon. Each […]

The story of the fabled 1996 draft class began with Allen Iverson being selected first overall by the Philadelphia 76ers. Almost two decades after, the fitting exclamation was made by Kobe Bryant back in April when he retired at Staples Center. As good as that crop was, and like any other drafts, there were hits […]

Allen Iverson has always provided interesting responses to questions thrown his way. This time, an equally noteworthy query by rapper Jadakiss was directed at him when the former Most Valuable Player was asked to name his all-time starting five. The first four came easy for “The Answer”. He named Shaquille O’Neal, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, […]

Beyond what he did on the basketball court, Allen Iverson is best known for one interview. In a 2002 interivew, Iverson said the word “practice” 22 times on his way to creating one of the most epic and memorable press conferences of all time. This week, he was asked if he still feels the same way […]

When he was still playing, Allen Iverson won the respect of many for defying the norm. Basketball was supposed to be a game of height, but the six-foot guard wasn’t having any of it as he went on to win the Most Valuable Player award in 2001. Look past the way he dresses and carries […]

Jeremy Lin recently signed with the Brooklyn Nets sporting an Allen Iverson type braided hairstyle last week. Now Lin is continuing his busy summer by starring in a movie…well sort of. Lin is starring in a parody of Space Jam 3, the Anime Edition. In the parody, you see characters dressed up as some the most famous […]

What players wear on their feet has been important to fans for decades now. There have been all kinds of designs put together as part of various players’ signature brands; only recently has this extended to socks. NBA shoes are being designed with a low-top more often than ever before in modern basketball, which means […]

Ben Simmons has had plentiful attention during this years summer league games. He already has fellow rookies comparing him to some of the NBA’s greatest, but that probably comes with being drafted first overall. For Simmons, he is taking advantage of his time in the league to shine for the Philadelphia 76ers organization. He looks like […]

NBA Legend Allen Iverson knows a thing or two about being selected #1 in the NBA Draft as he was chose first in the 1996 Draft. Iverson also knows something about being selected #1 by the Philadelphia 76ers. The Answer gave his heart and soul to the city every time he stepped on the court. […]

Draymond Green isn’t the only player LeBron James has stepped over, and head coach Tyronn Lue has been stepped over by more than just Allen Iverson. Looking into the archives, Lue may want to confiscate a few of the tapes that are out in the open, because he can never live down one of his […]

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to meet your favorite movie star, favorite athlete, or someone who has inspired you for your entire life in a moment’s time? How about if that person came to you personally bearing gifts that you weren’t expecting? If your family set you up for such a […]