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Tributes came pouring in for the late, great Kobe Bryant on what would have been the Los Angeles Lakers legend’s 42nd birthday on Sunday. The most recent homage comes from none other than Hall of Fame point guard Allen Iverson. The Players’ Tribune published an emotional letter from Iverson addressed to his good friend. Iverson […]

Donovan Mitchell came out with another superb performance for the Utah Jazz on Sunday, lifting his side to a Game 4 victory against the Denver Nuggets, 129-127. The 23-year-old made NBA history with a game-high 51 points on Sunday and decided to send out a bit of a message to his haters after the game. […]

Utah Jazz rising star Donovan Mitchell notched history on Sunday, joining the ranks of NBA Hall of Famers Michael Jordan and Allen Iverson as the third NBA player to record a 50-point outing multiple times in a seven-game playoff series. For the second time in the Jazz’s Western Conference first-round match-up against the Denver Nuggets, […]

Former NBA superstar Allen Iverson understands the game is different today. But he would not operate in the same fashion as some of the modern stars in the league. Iverson commented on the tendency for star players to join forces during an interview with rapper Fat Joe. While AI said he has love for the […]

The one and only Allen Iverson appears to have just cast his vote on the whole NBA GOAT debate, and somewhat surprisingly, he seems to have taken Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James over Michael Jordan. Iverson recently made an appearance on rapper Fat Joe’s podcast last week, and this was where the Philadelphia 76ers […]

Allen Iverson and Houston Rockets star James Harden have partnered to produce a collaboration between Adidas and Reebok for the new Question Mid “OG Meets OG.” The bold black-and-red pattern pays homage to the Rockets star and league’s leading scorer, a title Iverson held four times during his playing career. Speaking with GQ Magazine, Iverson […]

Houston Rockets superstar James Harden recently thanked Hall of Famer Allen Iverson for showing him the path to play through criticisms and negative energy. Iverson was the subject of a lot of controversies during his career, particularly in his prime with the Philadelphia 76ers. Fast forward to today, and Harden is in a similar boat […]

The first decade of the new millennium belonged to two teams: the Los Angeles Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs. To be more specific, they were primarily dominated by two superstars in Kobe Bryant of the Lakers and Tim Duncan of the Spurs. That’s why we’re about to look at NBA stars who never won […]

Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson doubled down on his support of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan with a second Instagram post Thursday while addressing the backlash of the first. The former Sixers star explained his respect for Farrakhan while trying to explain he doesn’t support anti-Semitic or homophobic views: “I respect Louis Farrakhan’s strong […]

Isiah Thomas, Joe Dumars, Chauncey Billups, Chris Webber. These are just some of the biggest names that have made their mark on the Detroit Pistons franchise history. If you singled out Webber on the above list, then you probably didn’t know or perhaps completely forgot that the renowned 6-foot-9 big man actually once dawned the […]

Throughout history, the Denver Nuggets have had their fair share of great players. Most of these greats have made their mark in Nuggets franchise history, and for good reason. On the opposite side of the spectrum, however, there are also more than a few outstanding players whose respective tenures with the Nuggets have been forgotten […]

76ers Icon Allen Iverson and Practice 22. That’s exactly how many times 76ers legend Allen Iverson uttered the word “practice” during his infamous interview in 2002, which centered around — you guessed it — practice. Before anything else, here’s the clip of that unforgettable moment: Iverson was undeniably a controversial figure, and he was involved […]

When it comes to ink, it’s always a good idea to see what a trendsetter is doing. Allen Iverson was simply way more than crossovers and stepping over people, as he was an icon that changed the NBA. With memorable quotes about practice all the way to fashion trends, it’s safe to say that he […]

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 […]