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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 […]

The Philadelphia 76ers recently just honored Allen Iverson for being nominated for the Basketball Hall of Fame. Allen Iverson had an incredible run with Sixers and helped carry the team to the 2001 NBA Finals. The Answer has a deep connection with the city of brotherly love and showed both an emotional and comical side […]

Allen Iverson was warmly welcomed with a standing ovation by Philadelphia 76ers‘ fans before the Sixers game Friday night, as he was celebrated for his recent selection as a member of the 2016 class to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. RELATED: Allen Iverson Top 10 Career Plays The 2000-2001 NBA MVP led the Sixers to the NBA Finals […]