Allen Iverson loves the city of Philadelphia and they love him even more. He has one of the best relationships with fans of the city he spent the majority of his career in than maybe any other pro athlete in recent memory. He gave them all he had every night and the always showered him with appreciation for it. So with the recent announcement that Iverson would be inducted into the Hall of Fame, you knew the Sixers and Philly had to do something special for him. Last night they paid tribute to their biggest star and it was clear all of this still gets him emotional.
(Video) NBA: Michael Jordan Congratulates Allen Iverson on Basketball Hall of Fame Induction
Allen Iverson crossing over Michael Jordan is one of the moves that put him on the map. On Monday night however, it was all love as the two embraced on a bus after the NCAA championship game.
(Video) NBA: Allen Iverson Says Lebron Has The Same Heart As Him
Recently Allen Iverson had said that Russell Westbrook was the player who reminded him most of himself. The reckless abandonment type of play, the athleticism, the heart, all those things made AI feel like he was watching a new version of him. Some time may have changed his opinion about heart though because now it’s Lebron who reminds him the most of himself.
(Photo) NBA: Dwyane Wade Says He & Chris Paul Started Wearing #3 Because Of Allen Iverson
Allen Iverson’s impact on the NBA and culture has a whole can never be understated. Perhaps only Michael Jordan and maybe Kobe Bryant have impacted the youth and future ballers in the way Iverson did. Two of those younger ballers named Dwyane Wade & Chris Paul would grow up to become stars themselves but the jersey number they wear is all due to AI.
(Video) NBA: Allen Iverson Admits The Meme Of Him Stepping Over Ty Lue Is Funny But He Doesn’t Like It
We all love the meme featuring Allen Iverson stepping over a helpless Ty Lue during the NBA finals when the Sixers played the Lakers. It turns out though that AI himself is not a fan of the meme, although he does admit it’s funny.
NBA: Allen Iverson, Shaq, Yao Ming, Kevin Johnson & More Officially Nominated For Hall Of Fame
I hope Allen Iverson never changes! While everyone showed up to the Hall of Fame nomination ceremony in suits and ties, AI came through just as you would expect him to. He showed up with gold chains hanging, sunglasses, doo-rag under his Yankees fitted and of course a Reebok shirt. A reminder of why he is still one of the most beloved athletes around! He was in Toronto along with many other NBA greats as they were officially nominated for the 2016 Hall of Fame class.
