David Blatt was fired and Tyronn Lue was named the new head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers. All everyone could think about was that iconic moment Allen Iverson stepped over Lue during Game 1 of the 2001 NBA Finals.
(Photo) NBA: Allen Iverson Sends Message To Tyronn Lue After He Is Named Cavs New Coach
Before yesterday, Tyronn Lue’s affiliation with the NBA as either a player or coach was known for basically being the guy Allen Iverson stepped over during the NBA finals. That image is embedded in the mind of every basketball fan and has been turned into a meme countless times. Now Lu has a chance to write some new history involving himself if he can do a good job coaching the Cavs. After the announcement was made, Iverson was one of the first people to publicly send him a message.
NBA: Allen Iverson, Shaquille O’Neal & Yao Ming Among Candidates For 2016 Basketball Hall of Fame
It’s that time of the year again; today the Basketball of Hall of Fame announced eligible candidates for the class of 2016. Headlining the list is Allen Iverson, Shaquille O’Neal and Yao Ming.
(Video&Photos) NBA: 76ers Unveil New Uniforms In Front Of Iverson & Other Past Greats
The Philadelphia 76ers had a big unveiling at their arena last night to show off their “new” jerseys for the 2015-16 NBA season. The Jersey’s are not much different than they already were, but there are a few noticeable changes, highlighted by the ode to the older Sixers style from the 70’s and 80’s. They did it in style, putting on a big event and inviting past Sixers greats to be on hand.
(Video) NBA: Allen Iverson Gets Emotional At His 40th Birthday Party
With his array of electrifying crossover moves and uncanny ability to get around defenders and finish at the rim. Allen Iverson will forever be the reason why many kids who were born in the 90’s love basketball — myself included. So the fact that Iverson just turned 40 is crazy to believe. Watch as he gets emotional as his friends and teammates tell him what he meant to them.
(Video) NBA: This Day In Sports History: Iverson Drops 48 Points & Steps Over Tyrone Lue During Finals
June 6th, 2001 is a day most NBA fans will never forget. It was game one of the NBA Finals with the Lakers vs 76ers. The bull Iverson was trying to carry his sixers against a much bigger and better Lakers team with Shaq & Kobe Bryant. On this day though, the Sixers won and shocked a lot of people, but Tyrone Lue, who was on the Lakers at that time and now is currently an assistant with the Cavs, probably hates the day more than anyone because it was the day he was put on a poster forever in the minds of fans, courtesy of Iverson.
