Iverson speaking candidly about not being negative towards other players shows just how cool he is. This is a rare side that most people don't see. Thanks for sharing.
+David Howard Iverson has always been a cool dude. Just cause he has tattoos first, cornrows first, played like an unstoppable beast of a heart on the court, does not represent who he is as a person. Look at Kawhi. Looking at him play now, you wouldn't know that he's like the shyest kid you can ever meet. Lols.
He's fucking broke and can't afford to be an asshole to anybody. Punk still owes $900,000 to his bling dealer? He should fall back on that Georgetown degree, eh? Oh, that's right, he never went to fucking class, my bad. Coach Thompson was his "teacher" but couldn't get this gang-banger wanna-be to go to class???
+Angelo S. when you have no respect for your teammates and your coach there's no room for you in the nba or the world it doesn't matter what you are or how good you are, standards speaks for itself and because of that allen isn't going down as a legend people will forget about him and move on the next day
Allen Iverson was always one of my favorites because of his size. To me, he proved that you don't have to be tall to be a dominant force in a league full of guys in the high 6 feet and above range, and that always stuck with me and has been pretty awesome to reflect on.
MJ/ Kobe/ Wade/ Jerry West and after maybe AI or Harden. Im the biggest of AI but there facts. AI was a popular icon but he didnt acomplishment nothing with his teams. Only the 2001 season, but in 2002 and 2003 the sixers had the best roster of eastern conference and never went to finals or less ECF.
A.I....i got a door size poster of him back in yr 2000..up until now he is still my favorite player..miss watching him play,cross people and attacking the rim..wheew.. GOD bless u A.I. from ur no. 1 FILIPINO fan
The football player that reminds me of A.I is definitely Mike Vick. A.I would of been that scrambling QB first if he went to the NFL instead of the NBA. NBA player that reminds me of A.I is westbrook, because they both play with heart and intensity. I miss A.I man.... There will never be another
xgenerationvideos117 yeah, just watched the video where Kobe said the same thing about Westbrook. Westbrook is one of the most explosive players, but he's too inconsistent. He doesn't take smart shots, and he's not disciplined.
truthspeaks84 These are all problems that most legends had to work through. When Michael Jordan entered the league he wasn't a great jump shooter. But his ability to finish at the hole masked that. Westbrook is the same except he takes too many damn jumpers. If he focused more on driving and only taking open jumpers he would score more efficiently.
Yo the fact that when they asked which football player reminded him of himself most and he said Neon Deon sanders is amzing cuz i was also thinking that
Top 5 players in his era... A.I KOBE SHAQ TIMMY D T-MAC i dont consider Lebron in their era, when they are all in the NBA he was still in middle/high school
A.I played in the league until 2011 so he played against Lebron for 8 years. He was definitely in his era. Matter of fact Lebron was drafted 2 years after A.I played in the finals. So that's his era
***** facts bro, was a great time for basketball. Wish tmacs career had ended the way of a championship he just never got lucky enough to have good teammates and good health at the same time
Could you imagine a starting lineup of: PG: Allen Iverson SG: Michael Jordan SF: Anyone PF: Anyone C: Shaquille O'Neal They'd at least get more than 72 wins (the record) and they'd sweep through the playoffs and Finals. You could put me and your mother in those 2 spots, and then fill the bench with a few lucky fans from the arena each night, and they'd still be nearly unstoppable.
to all people who were not born during a specific time, you have no right to say a player before your time was not better than a player in your time...this sums up all that mess in all sports
They played during the same time for seven years so that's good enough, and he was still in his prime during those first couple of years with lebron in the nba
But when they say players of his era u cannot include Lebron. Otherwise u might as well include MJ. Players from your era typically are Kobe, TMac, Vince carter, Steve Nash, jermaine oneal, Shaquille oneal, Paul pierce, Ray Allen. Lebron James era is Dwayne wade, Carmelo, Chris Paul, Durant,
Iverson is such an enigma. Too bad he hung out with a bad crowd, he tried to please his entourage too much and he ended up broke. He's still a first ballot HoFer no doubt.
I agree with everything AI said. I bet he could still Ball, Hell Yeah! He seems a little choked up with his Words. Almost like he wishes he could do it All over again, the Right Way. Iverson is by Far the Best player under 6Feet, hands Down. I grew up Watching him. He is right up there with Kobe, T-Mac and all the other Guards.
Who remembers when he dunked on Marcus Camby when he was on Georgetown playing against umass fast break floated with two hands. I think that was more impressive.
I don't care so much about stats. All I know is my jaw drops more when I watch Kobe play. Fancy footwork into crazy long range turn around three point jumpers with guys up in his grill.
For the one on one debate, in my heart of hearts I know for a fact that is Kobes game and would win. One on one isn't just about the physical match up it's about the mind games and mental toughness of the players. What I know from Kobe is that he would talk a lot of trash when he got hot, Lebron although he responds well to trash talk on "most occasions" I believe it would shake his confidence against the mamba. Kobes foot work, jump shot, post moves, and handle give him he advantage.
He is both overrated and underrated but the stats don't lie, they were talking about 1v1 so of course the mamba can win against anyone, it's probably his greatest asset as a player.
+Butterbean overrated? stats doesnt got shit to do wit nothin. his skillset is flawless. him gettin triple teamed alone let me know he not overrated miss or made shots
lol most missed shots in nba history. he is a beast a great player but people who call him top 8 or higher are just overrating him that doesn't mean he isn't great it just means that 8 or 9 guys are greater
we know how good he was in his prime but i don't know if he could take on guys likk Curry, Irving and Westbrook if he were playing in this time. Westbrook looks as if he would steam roll right through Iverson with no problem and Irving and Curry would with their handles and quickness would probably give Iverson a tough run for his money.
Iverson speaking candidly about not being negative towards other players shows just how cool he is. This is a rare side that most people don't see. Thanks for sharing.
David Howard Agree
+David Howard Iverson has always been a cool dude. Just cause he has tattoos first, cornrows first, played like an unstoppable beast of a heart on the court, does not represent who he is as a person. Look at Kawhi. Looking at him play now, you wouldn't know that he's like the shyest kid you can ever meet. Lols.
He's fucking broke and can't afford to be an asshole to anybody. Punk still owes $900,000 to his bling dealer? He should fall back on that Georgetown degree, eh? Oh, that's right, he never went to fucking class, my bad. Coach Thompson was his "teacher" but couldn't get this gang-banger wanna-be to go to class???
Allen needs to do more stuff like this! He is a cool dude!
A lot of legends do. We care about their opinions on todays game especially The Answer
Marvel and DC Fan man Yup. I agree with you...
+Angelo S.
when you have no respect for your teammates and your coach there's no room for you in the nba or the world it doesn't matter what you are or how good you are, standards speaks for itself and because of that allen isn't going down as a legend people will forget about him and move on the next day
Ice King no shit Allen Iverson was a cultural icon in his day........ whatever Arena he played in sold out
*looks over* Mamba? "easy".... *looks other way* Mamba? "easyyyyy.." hahahahhaha i love it. Glad to see not everyone started watching the NBA in 2012.
His Airness
The Black Mamba
THE ANSWER
The Worm
My favorites of all times.
mel drogo How about Mr Fundamental.
I respect his game , one of the greats..but he's not one of my favorites.....he's boring.
mel drogo The should be The Dream :).
The great. My favorite player of all time.
King 27 A. I. still shaken drank in his cup though, lol.
Love this dude and his heart. The NBA need to try to find a place somewhere for him. The game still needs him.
Im so Glad he put himself in it. Cause he truly is Top 5!
Cool to see Allen so chill and contemplative
Allen Iverson was always one of my favorites because of his size. To me, he proved that you don't have to be tall to be a dominant force in a league full of guys in the high 6 feet and above range, and that always stuck with me and has been pretty awesome to reflect on.
Allen is a major force in the basketball world. He is a very talented and honest man that had a legacy to be respected.
The best little guard to play the game. My top 3 guards of all time are 1. MJ. 2. Kobe 3. A.I
I have iverson at 4 and d wade 3 but if im going to pay for a ticket then thats my list easy
No magic, stockton, robertson?
Mauricio Arguello MJ, Magic/Kobe imo
MJ/ Kobe/ Wade/ Jerry West and after maybe AI or Harden. Im the biggest of AI but there facts. AI was a popular icon but he didnt acomplishment nothing with his teams. Only the 2001 season, but in 2002 and 2003 the sixers had the best roster of eastern conference and never went to finals or less ECF.
I've never seen or heard Iverson say something negative about another NBA player or anyone.....maybe the media and refs but they suck lol
I miss early 2000s NBA. AI, Shaq, Kobe, Duncan, Kidd, KG. Good times.
I miss the NBA from 1990 to 2006.
I like how he takes his time when he talks
A.I....i got a door size poster of him back in yr 2000..up until now he is still my favorite player..miss watching him play,cross people and attacking the rim..wheew.. GOD bless u A.I.
from ur no. 1 FILIPINO fan
MY MAN THE MOST EXCITING PLAYER THAT I HAVE SEEN AND THE MOST ENJOYABLE TO WATCH
My favorite player of all time!!!
Good to see Ivo in good spirits. Real legend right here.
Allen seems like such a real and cool guy. I really like him.
He's so freaking humble it's crazy.
funny how you can never click on any of these NBA videos without kobe fans reminding you how grate he is. yall got no chill when it comes to this dude
Did the white guy next to him lose his life savings right before this interview?
He looks like he lost more than that
+thsu8 projecting much...
+thsu8 white dude wearing a doorag... says it all
+thsu8 He actually is bi racial. I know him personally.
+Gee Maestro Yea right
The football player that reminds me of A.I is definitely Mike Vick. A.I would of been that scrambling QB first if he went to the NFL instead of the NBA. NBA player that reminds me of A.I is westbrook, because they both play with heart and intensity.
I miss A.I man.... There will never be another
They grew up in the same area n ai played quarterback. . There's video of it
😂😂 True
They are from the same area in Virginia.
Tyler Carlson well. Duhh lol
Stretch Armstrong Westbrook's and A.I.'s production is eerily similar actually.
There is something so genuine about this guy. I'm a fan idk what anyone thinks
One of the greatest entertainers with the basketball and I never knew he was a great quarter back.
has anyone else realised every legend always says they like westbrook the best or he reminds them of themselves
xgenerationvideos117 yeah, just watched the video where Kobe said the same thing about Westbrook. Westbrook is one of the most explosive players, but he's too inconsistent. He doesn't take smart shots, and he's not disciplined.
truthspeaks84 These are all problems that most legends had to work through. When Michael Jordan entered the league he wasn't a great jump shooter. But his ability to finish at the hole masked that.
Westbrook is the same except he takes too many damn jumpers. If he focused more on driving and only taking open jumpers he would score more efficiently.
truthspeaks84 Kobe probably said that because they're both great players and they're both ball hogs who've got bragging rights
Pretty damn scary lol Westbrook has heart, instinct, and athleticism what is he missing hhmmmm......
xgenerationvideos117 People love his tenacity. Kevin, Lebron, PG, Curry, all top stars but don't have that crazy tenacity.
I love this dude. He is so real!
Kobe,LeBron,Dirk,Duncan,Shaq
Arianna Bolton Everyone always forgets about Dirk
Can't stress enough how much this guy meant to the game of basketball
one of the greatest competitors to ever lace up
My childhood hero. Hope I could smoke with him and chat stuff like this someday
You'll be a great coach someday Iverson because your the #ansewer
I love this dude
Yo the fact that when they asked which football player reminded him of himself most and he said Neon Deon sanders is amzing cuz i was also thinking that
El jugador mas espetacular de 2001 2002 eres gran deportista y un plaser ver tus jugadas gracias por toda la emocion que fue verte
Nice attitude man.. Love it
Top 5 players in his era...
A.I
KOBE
SHAQ
TIMMY D
T-MAC
i dont consider Lebron in their era, when they are all in the NBA he was still in middle/high school
A.I played in the league until 2011 so he played against Lebron for 8 years. He was definitely in his era. Matter of fact Lebron was drafted 2 years after A.I played in the finals. So that's his era
Matthew James You forgot KG
wtf happened to Marbury on any of these lists?
+RocklynRock1 Marbury... not sure if you are serious?
+RocklynRock1 really dude?
Lebron is not from his era, he shouldve said Tracy MCgrady or VC.
@qbl22 are u stupid??? u really believe lebron is in Allen Iversons era? Iverson is damn near 10 years older than lebron LMFAOOOOO
***** facts bro, was a great time for basketball. Wish tmacs career had ended the way of a championship he just never got lucky enough to have good teammates and good health at the same time
***** He and LeBron were on team USA together ages ago.
***** lmao youre slow af i guess jordan and kobe are from the same era since they played against each other as well?
*****
allen at his prime, could have destroyed kobe his career proves it. The man outscored kobe
one of my all time favorite players
Good interview A.I.
Seeing A.I and his hair back brings so much freaking memories.
Surprised he didn't say McGrady. He's closer to his era then James.
Lamborghinikid23 yea that suprised me lebron isn't really his era lol
Yall are drunk lol lebrons rookie year was 03. AI played plenty of seasons with him in the league. Yall act Like AI was in his prime in the early 90s.
RRoyce G If you make that argument, Karl Malone was in Kobe's era.
Tom Mcgraw shit! He did numerous times...timberwolves...he led in every category each year statistically for his team.
Shawn Johnson Yeah I have never seen a more disrespectful basketball fan lol.
he the realest and coolest basketball player
he hit the nail on the head with the Deion Sanders comparison.
The man was looking over his right shoulder the whole time!
I miss this guy
Could you imagine a starting lineup of:
PG: Allen Iverson
SG: Michael Jordan
SF: Anyone
PF: Anyone
C: Shaquille O'Neal
They'd at least get more than 72 wins (the record) and they'd sweep through the playoffs and Finals. You could put me and your mother in those 2 spots, and then fill the bench with a few lucky fans from the arena each night, and they'd still be nearly unstoppable.
Humble now ,wish he would have displayed this during his nab career
RIGHT 😂 I WAS LIKE IS THIS FAKE??
He was always like this though, people just took his fearlessness out of context smh
He’s the Answer
I love this guy!
A LEGEND
So proud and happy for 😊😊😊this man Yah bless u and all around you hallelujah😆
Ivan Iverson says it all, an it's good that he doesn't like to talk about bad things that happen to people that are player's..📚📚📚⏰⏫😜😱😱👍👋
to all people who were not born during a specific time, you have no right to say a player before your time was not better than a player in your time...this sums up all that mess in all sports
+Shawn Johnson Especially now with youtube showing their players every highlight making them look invincible.
This man is the G.O.A.T !!
If being the G.O.A.T. meant being good for 5-6 years then yeah maybe and that's a BIG maybe
Nick Navata he was actually pretty good for his whole career. He lead the sorry ass sixers to the finals.
The Host More like his whole career
Averaged 20+ points 6 assists and 3 rebounds while only being 5'11 won an mvp. How the fuck r u going to tell me he had a weak career.
Dez Bryant #88 Only someone who doesn't know shit about basketball would say he had a weak career
They played during the same time for seven years so that's good enough, and he was still in his prime during those first couple of years with lebron in the nba
Allen iverson is a boss.
The heart of Westbrick and the type of play of Kemba maybe.
But when they say players of his era u cannot include Lebron. Otherwise u might as well include MJ. Players from your era typically are Kobe, TMac, Vince carter, Steve Nash, jermaine oneal, Shaquille oneal, Paul pierce, Ray Allen. Lebron James era is Dwayne wade, Carmelo, Chris Paul, Durant,
Atlas24gh that is correct
you dont say MJ was on the 80s, even though he was amazing in the 80s
but 6 chips in the 90 made him what he is today
You Can Include Mj Cause He came In Killing Mj Lol And Dont Forget Mj Came Back Too So You Can
He can say whatever he wants, he got asked the question not you.
Can't believe this guy doesn't have a ring.
Iverson is such an enigma. Too bad he hung out with a bad crowd, he tried to please his entourage too much and he ended up broke. He's still a first ballot HoFer no doubt.
I always did like A.I cool dude
always Iverson d best point guard
I agree with everything AI said. I bet he could still Ball, Hell Yeah! He seems a little choked up with his Words. Almost like he wishes he could do it All over again, the Right Way. Iverson is by Far the Best player under 6Feet, hands Down. I grew up Watching him. He is right up there with Kobe, T-Mac and all the other Guards.
Who remembers when he dunked on Marcus Camby when he was on Georgetown playing against umass fast break floated with two hands. I think that was more impressive.
ball is life
AI "killer crossover .."*• VA in tha HOUSE !
Gorgeous man how does he look so well at 42? #Blessed
Would love to have a conversation with A.I. He seems like such a cool and fun dude
White people are fucked up...
Me mike and shaq. I just love it!
I miss Iverson
I don't care so much about stats. All I know is my jaw drops more when I watch Kobe play. Fancy footwork into crazy long range turn around three point jumpers with guys up in his grill.
I have so much respect for AI man.
3 days until this video's first anniversary!!! :D
It would be cool to meet this dude he seems madd cool
He's my 2nd favorite basketball player!!!!!!!!!!!!
The best!
iverson should have teamed up with vince carter that would have been absurd, they could have just went savage mode on the nba
For the one on one debate, in my heart of hearts I know for a fact that is Kobes game and would win. One on one isn't just about the physical match up it's about the mind games and mental toughness of the players. What I know from Kobe is that he would talk a lot of trash when he got hot, Lebron although he responds well to trash talk on "most occasions" I believe it would shake his confidence against the mamba. Kobes foot work, jump shot, post moves, and handle give him he advantage.
very cool personality
iverson, vince carter, robert horry, tim duncan, elajowon would have been a sick starting 5
Love this
Kobe in his prime is better than Lebron in his prime.
Lakers in their prime are better than Heat or Cavs in prime
For a guy who's supposedly broke, Iverson always looks fresh.
Earl theGOAT Not recently!! I'll have to see that on paper.
Now you have your "Answer".
Best player from Iverson era. Duncan, Kobe, Garnett, tmac, pierce, Nash, dirk, carter, shaq
That boy Dabbin' on em 1:40
find it funny how kobe so " overrated"but all the nba players know kobe a fuckin beast, stop lookin at stats and hold this L
He is both overrated and underrated but the stats don't lie, they were talking about 1v1 so of course the mamba can win against anyone, it's probably his greatest asset as a player.
+Butterbean overrated? stats doesnt got shit to do wit nothin. his skillset is flawless. him gettin triple teamed alone let me know he not overrated miss or made shots
I'm sayin though! #FUCKINGOAT
lol most missed shots in nba history. he is a beast a great player but people who call him top 8 or higher are just overrating him that doesn't mean he isn't great it just means that 8 or 9 guys are greater
Ballin Too he is maybe the best one on one player but... 5 on 5 Lebron is better than Kobe so he is a better player.
we know how good he was in his prime but i don't know if he could take on guys likk Curry, Irving and Westbrook if he were playing in this time. Westbrook looks as if he would steam roll right through Iverson with no problem and Irving and Curry would with their handles and quickness would probably give Iverson a tough run for his money.
You clearly didn't see A.I play for you to say something that stupid.
Angel Lopez AI is the prototype of all modern PG but he always say he's a SG so he can match against the modern PG
I like how he keeps saying Shaqs name. best center of all time and my top 5 as well
Mike Gauer nah, Hakeem was better, Shaq was just dominant
this interview man it's practice
He hasn't changed jajaja loved AI when i was a kid
Deep brother
hall of famer!!!!
+Soulskool502 the hall of fame is full of gangsters.
Take Labron out of his top 5 and put in Dirk and I'd have to agree with his top 5 from his generation. I don't consider Labron part of AI's picks.
calivette2020 yeah I think lbj would be the 2010s
AI pound for pound king
I miss AI so much. Ive been a Laker fan since day 1 and during the early 2000s my fav wasnt Kobe, not Shaq, it was AI
As real as it gets
Top 5 of my era (2000)
Iverson
Kobe
Shaq
Duncan
Lebron
Mentions: wade, KG, Nash, and so many more. sad its an End of an era.
Idk wade was better than Lebron some years but I guess the same could be said about Lebron being better than wade at other points
Yeah. Wade is my favorite player. Wade in 06 was honestly the best player in the league.
+rohit d i love d.wade but 06 he was not the best player, kobe was and im #1 fan. now 08-09 i believed d.wade was the best
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If Kobe had LeBron's squad at 31 years old (3 Legit 1's) ...and in his prime in Miami also (3 Legit 1's)..Kobe easily wins 7/8 rings.....