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Kevin Durant clarified some of his previous comments made during The Bill Simmons Podcast in which he said Kyrie Irving was better than Allen Iverson. This bit left many scratching their heads, as Iverson is a much more accomplished player, having won as many scoring titles as Durant has (four) and even owning the record for most points in […]

Despite the skill-for-skill comparison that Finals MVP Kevin Durant made between Allen Iverson and Kyrie Irving on The Bill Simmons Podcast, giving the latter the edge in it, the Philadelphia 76ers legend had nothing but great things to say about the newly-crowned champion. Iverson, who has become the face of the BIG3 league that tips […]

We talkin’ bout practice? — Oh yes, we are. Allen Iverson was back on the gym ahead of his debut with his team, 3’s Company, getting himself in shape before the long-awaited BIG3 league tips off in June 25 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The 2001 NBA MVP and four-time scoring champion is seen […]

Stephen Curry was slated to wear an unusual sleeve in his right arm to help with elbow bursitis that had developed some swelling after falling on it during a loose ball chase in the Western Conference Finals. Following a slow shooting start to a 113-91 Game 1 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA […]

In the NBA of today, fans are starting to get used to seeing teams play positionless basketball. Unlike in the 1990s and earlier decades, the players have been showing skills that are often seen in specific positions only. Same is the case with point guards, who are no longer just facilitators, but also scoring threats able […]

Following the release of his song, “White Iverson” back in August of 2015, rapper Post Malone was able to make it a hit that peaked at number 14 on the Billboard 100. It was inspired by his admiration for Hall-of-Famer Allen Iverson, who he considers his hero. His dream of meeting the NBA legend came […]

Courtesy of Shad Moss, whose more affectionately known as rapper Lil Bow Wow, never wear anything but Jordans in the presence of Michael Jordan. Making an appearance on the Desus and Mero’s show on Wednesday, Moss told the hosts how he used to stay at Jordan’s house in Chicago when he was on tour. One time however, […]

Coming out of one of the best draft classes the NBA has seen in 1996, Kobe Bryant has been known to be one of the most relentless competitors ever. But coupled with his brawn, heart, and unequivocal desire to compete, is a very cerebral player that took all his blue collar traits and fused them with […]

In a recent episode of Sneaker Shopping with Complex, Hall of Famer Allen Iverson recounted some of the very first pairs of sneakers that caught his eye. The Philadelphia 76ers legend eluded to a pair of Nike Air Revolutions that he wanted so badly, that he even wore a pair one-and-a-half sizes bigger just to […]

While dishing on different aspects of his life and his love for sneakers, Hall of Famer Allen Iverson took time to compare his game to someone currently in the league. The Philadelphia 76ers legend was succinct in his answer. “When it come to heart, that’s a no brainer,” Iverson said in a video with Complex. “It’s [Russell] […]

Leading the Bucks to a likely postseason berth, All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is a beloved fan favorite in Milwaukee and around the league. So much so, that next to LeBron James, Antetokounmpo received the second most fan votes in the East. And since he is one of the most popular players in the league, Antetokounmpo […]

The much-awaited BIG3 summer league has hyped many hoping to see former NBA stars battle it out in an action-packed 3-on-3 format. Founder Ice Cube has been promoting the league since the start of the year, only to put the final nail on the board, partnering with FOX Sports for broadcasting rights of its inaugural […]

Seeing sons of former NBA players playing professional basketball in the league has been a more common sight these days, especially with the emergence of Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry and his brother Seth Curry as two of the most recognizable ones today. However, Dell Curry‘s sons are not the only second generation players […]

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 […]