On June 6, 2001, Game 1 of the NBA Finals became something larger than an opener. It became a collision between two completely different kinds of dominance. Allen Iverson walked …
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25 Years Ago Today, Allen Iverson Stepped Over Ty Lue In The 2001 NBA Finals
by Kano Klasby Kano KlasIn the annals of NBA history, certain moments stand out as defining moments that encapsulate a player’s greatness. One such moment occurred during the 2001 NBA Finals when Allen Iverson …
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Allen Iverson And Tracy McGrady Were Teamed Up In 1999 Until Stephen A. Smith Ruined It
by Len Werleby Len WerleWith a one year combo breaker by Shaquille O’Neal, either Tracy McGrady or Allen Iverson won the NBA’s scoring title in every year from 1999 to 2005. But did you …
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24 years ago today, Allen Iverson was named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player for the 2000-01 season, at 6-foot and 165 pounds becoming the shortest and lightest MVP in league …
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David Stern Had A Problem With Allen Iverson’s Rap Album: “I Remember Going Into The Office And He Was Reading My Lyrics”
by Len Werleby Len WerleFormer Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson is considered one of the most groundbreaking players in NBA history. His skills, unique style, and devastating crossover–to go with his 6’0” frame–put him …
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25 Years Ago Today, The Greatest NBA All-Star Game In History Took Place
by Kano Klasby Kano KlasThe 2001 NBA All-Star Game, held on February 11 at the MCI Center in Washington, D.C., was the 50th edition of the annual showcase of the league’s best players, and …
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“Let Down The Children”: Allen Iverson’s Australia Visit Sparks Backlash After Charity Meet-And-Greet Claims And No-Show Reports
by Len Werleby Len WerleFor a generation of basketball fans, Allen Iverson’s name still carries the electricity of a cultural shift: the crossover, the braids, the unapologetic swagger that made “The Answer” bigger than …
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19 Years Ago Today, The Allen Iverson Era In Philadelphia Ended With A Trade To Denver
by Len Werleby Len Werle19 years ago today, on December 19, 2006, in a move that reverberated across the basketball world, the Philadelphia 76ers bid farewell to their iconic star, Allen Iverson, as he …
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The Trade That Died In One Sentence: Dwyane Wade, Pat Riley, And The Untouchable Value Of Udonis Haslem
by Len Werleby Len WerleThe NBA is built on hypotheticals, but the best ones aren’t fantasy. They’re the deals that were real enough to reach the inner circle, close enough to require a hard …
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Allen Iverson Was The Main Reason For David Stern To Implement The NBA Dresscode 20 Years Ago
by Len Werleby Len WerleFormer Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson is considered one of the most groundbreaking players in NBA history. His skills, unique style, and devastating crossover, to go with his 6’0” frame, …
