He’s right: Allen Iverson is Philadelphia 76ers basketball.
Saturday night has become the hottest 76ers ticket of the season because they are about to retire Iverson’s No. 3.
Iverson is iconic in Philly. He led the Sixers to the 2001 NBA Finals, he was an 11-time All-Star who averaged 26.7 points, 6.2 assists and 2.2 steals a game in his 13-year career (12 in Philly), and he did all that with one of the most entertaining styles of play the league has seen — is was a little guy, 6'0" and thin, who had playground moves, a steady jumper and fearless style that saw him attacking the rim and finishing over and around the trees that populate the NBA’s paint. More than that, Iverson changed the game off the court with his style — he brought hip-hop to the NBA with his look and swagger.
We will have more on that, but above enjoy Iverson reflecting on his career (above) and some highlights (below).
