Allen Iverson vs Michael Jordan (Final NBA Game) Part 2
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- Опубліковано 21 гру 2006
- Michael Jordan's coach pleaded with him to go back in the game, and the opposing coach made sure Jordan had the chance to end his career with a basket.
Jordan's last shot was a free throw, and like his final appearance in an NBA uniform, it was good.
One of the greatest players in NBA history played the final game of his illustrious career Wednesday night, not in the setting that he would have preferred but in a special atmosphere nonetheless. Jordan's final moment on the court ended with him receiving applause and a lengthy standing ovation from nearly everyone in the arena -- including the coaches and the other players.
He soaked it all up with a wide smile and a wave to the crowd after exiting for good with 1:44 remaining in the fourth quarter of a 107-87 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.
``Now I guess it hits me that I'm not going to be in a uniform anymore -- and that's not a terrible feeling,'' Jordan said afterward. ``It's something that I've come to grips with, and it's time. This is the final retirement.''
Jordan finished with 15 points, four rebounds and four assists in 28 minutes -- drawing several adoring ovations from the last sellout crowd that will ever watch him play.
``The Philly people did a great job. They gave me the biggest inspiration, in a sense,'' Jordan said. ``Obviously, they wanted to see me make a couple of baskets and then come off. That was very, very respectful, and I had a good time.''
Jordan's final points almost looked scripted, with Eric Snow of the 76ers fouling him in the backcourt for no apparent reason except to send him to the line.
``Coach (Larry Brown) told me to foul him, get him to the line to get some points and get him out of there,'' Snow said.
Both foul shots went in, and the Wizards committed a foul one second later so that Jordan could be removed from the game and receive the proper send-off. In a rare scene, the 10 players who remained on the court turned to Jordan and applauded, too.
The 40-year-old Jordan would have preferred to end his career in the playoffs, but the Wizards never clicked during his two years in Washington and finished 37-45 in both seasons.
But that was merely a footnote on this stirring night, the last time the basketball public was treated to one of the greatest athletes in history playing the game one last time.
Jordan finished his career with 32,292 points -- the third-highest total in league history, behind Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Karl Malone. His final career average of 30.12 goes down as the best in NBA history, just ahead of Wilt Chamberlain's 30.07.
``I never, never took the game for granted. I was very true to the game, and the game was very true to me. It was just that simple,'' Jordan said.
With the Sixers ahead by 21 points with 9 1/2 minutes remaining, the crowd began chanting ``We want Mike.'' The chant grew louder as the period progressed with Jordan remaining seated, and fans ignored the game to stand and stare at the Wizards' bench, wondering why Jordan wasn't playing.
This being Philadelphia, they eventually booed.
Jordan finally pulled his warmups off and re-entered the game with 2:35 left for his brief final appearance.
``I played here. I told him I at least have to be able to come back (to Philadelphia),'' Wizards coach Doug Collins said. ``I told him to go back in for a minute. He said, 'I'm stiff.' I said, 'Please. They want to see you.' He said, 'Larry Hughes is going to foul out soon, so put me in then.'''
Earlier in the game, Jordan showed his age.
There was a play in the first quarter when he looked like the Jordan of old, except for the result. Starting near the foul line, Jordan ducked his shoulder, lowered his head, stuck out his tongue and drove to his right, the ball rolling off his fingers ever so softly as it arched toward the net.
Rather than going in, though, the ball hit the front rim and missed -- one of several of his shots that came up a few inches short.
One of the exceptions was Jordan's final shot of the first half -- a one-handed dunk that came after he received a nice pass under the basket from Bobby Simmons.
Jordan hit his first two shots of the third quarter but didn't do much else positive in the period. On an alley-oop pass from Tyronn Lue, the ball hit him in the fingertips and bounced harmlessly away. A lazy crosscourt pass was picked off by Aaron McKie, leading to one of Philadelphia's 31 fast-break points. Jordan's final field-goal attempt was a missed layup with 8:13 remaining.
``I'm not embarrassed,'' Jordan said, ``but it's just not ... I've had better feelings in terms of playing a competitive game.''
The standing ovation that Jordan received lasted about three minutes, with Jordan smiling, nodding and chewing gum throughout. The group Boyz II Men sang ``It's So Hard To Say Goodbye'' between the first and second quarters as a montage of Jordan's career highlights was shown on the scoreboard. - Спорт
Started the game as a young a Bull and ended it as a wise Wizard.
kamak0001 I See What You Did There!! LOL!!
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Lol good one
bars!!!🔥
+kamak0001 haha! nice
Michael Jordan will never be replaced. Allen Iverson will never be replaced.
Grace Giving Kobe will never be replaced
Grace Giving Amen to that. Both of those guys were special!
Lionel Kennedy all 3 of those guys were spectacular
D C Agreed.
@Joseph Kony - child kidnapper WarLord Prophet MJ all Day the best to play the game
On that day, the NBA lost something that can never be replaced.
Yea Kobe but he's old now
+shaquille rodmam really. Kobe is nowhere the cultural talent Jordan was.
+William Elliott boy have u been smoking? kobe is a legend sure jordan is better than kobe ill agree to that but kobe is the second best in my opinion
+nicholas brown nahh I say Kareem
+TheKappa Yerah; a player you can't even look at or the refs would call you a foul.
Man... I have watery eyes watching this... It really was a privilege watching MJ play. The GOAT.
Need tissue or u good?
Mukoro Oweh, Jr. hehe, I'm good thanks. Is just that I grew up watching MJ play. To me it was like the end of a really great book. I like the NBA now, but the 80's and 90's were something really special.
True I agree lol
Michael's so humble and an amazing player. I still remember almost all of the nineties playoffs and championships, and I was just a little kid. Nothing else like him.
There will never be another NBA player who will get this kind of love and respect that Michael Jordan was given.
Kobe is getting it right now
+USeeMeTrolllin Kobe isn't getting shit
columbusohio72 exactly kobe was a cheap version of mj
Goat 23 respect
He said the only one he can defeat him is kobr bryant
Philadelphia fans gave the best farewell applaud to which a great player could ever receive, so touching
Michael Jordan has a lotta love for Allen Iverson. That's how I started watching basketball was because of Michael Jordan. He pave the way for a lot these players, especially when it comes to having your own shoes.
Fatema Aries magic and bird started their "own shoes" trend.
Damn I sort of teared up at this. It's a shame I was too young to appreciate MJ in his prime. I remember being on vacation in San Diego and stopping by a sporting goods store to catch this historic moment. For all that is said about Philly fans, they sure got this one right. What a great display of appreciation...
Two of my favorite players. MJ and AI.
Philly fans get knocked on quite a lot- and for some of it- rightfully so- but the ovation they gave Jordan here was nothing short of amazing. Respect.
that smile is everything
the most loved NBA player till this day, hands down!
Allen and Michael 2 of the greatest!!
I was at that game. It was special to see Philly fans act the right way for a change. lol. Sixers fans will always be classier than Eagles fans, Flyers fans, and Phillies fans. I'm from Philly. We need AI to come back.
wow i never seen fans cheer for an opposing player like mike. even he's a hero
The two most talented players who ever handled the ball without a doubt.
a standing ovation from the opponent's crowd. He's the best player of his era
I remember this game like it was yesterday. I went to this game live .. Epic night
legend man i have to cry i am proud of him so much
Amazing iverson is almost the same size as the lady at the end wow. Mike is the GOAT but iverson is so small and skinny what a warrior.
this is what should happen to a.i. highest ppg avg after 10 yrs in a career, plays through injuries, has more heart than any player i've ever witnessed. i'd put him up there as a top 5 guard in the nba.
Michael Jordan.. is basketball..
There will never be another GRAND MASTER of the game with the level of intelligence for the games, athletic ability, combined with the competitive drive and desire to win. This man should be remembered as hero for all young man and women who loved the game. I love you Michael, you gave me the most joyful 15 years and the pleasure to be part of this period. I solute you!!!!
Damn goosebumps ... But sad because of A.I he doesnt success to finish his carreer like this
10RvPjereM77 yeah, the nba hated him because of his style. Stern really hated him and ruined his career.
+_ Mechros _ true
lol he's a billionaire now so to hell with that
He may not have won any rings, but the impact Iverson had on basketball is beyond MJ's, you can bet on that. Iverson is an all-time legend, he knows that, 76ers fans know that and the world knows that.
the magician no excuses made. Iverson had a severe impact on the game just as MJ has.
I almost cried watching this....THANKS MICHAEL!!!
This is the scene I've never wanted to see!!! Thanks Philadelphia crowd for this ovation! He really deserved! Can u imagine if it was happened in Chicago? A very emotional moment. Tears in my eyes!
Air Jordan #1 will never be duplicated !
you make my eyes tear MJ, as i watch this video...
Wow, Allen Iverson is my favorite player of all time but watching this really gave me goosebumps
Damn i cant i just cried shyt, thank u michael jordan!
Iverson is a fucking beast
Thesis awesome 我喜欢艾弗森,I like iverson
+Ye, Lin 子 艾佛森 天才！
Wow, Iverson give the last game to his Favorite NBA player..
That's should be like a dream..
Btw that crossover Allen vs Jordan is epic 😂😂😂😂
MikeRepsol1000RRNica epic forever !
Yea but Michael put 40+ on them
+johnathan love 50 actually
+Evander Blue thanks I wasn't sure.
johnathan love were talking man to man skill rock handler against skilled rock handler...... nobody handled the rock the way Iverson did not MJ not Kobe.
When that man played ball in my back yard he changed my life forever never give up.
I say there's nothing more enjoying in youtube than watching Michael Jordan videos
😢The end of one of the greatest NBA career's
respect evrevary iverson and jordan
Thanks for the memories....what respect from his peers!
Salute! How time flies! I wish I could be back to the site and rewind every amazing moment of my life!
Fing Love AI! One of the best competitors of all time
And now it's Kobe's turn. Time passed by so fast!
@Greg Hubbard do u feel that way now...damn how time flies
Great moments! Watching MIke was a big part of my younger days, & He was a class act. He is basketball
KINGS DONT DIE. This games will forever be in our heart
the day i cried like a baby
Love you Jordan. A forever Legend.
He's a beast, a legend. Kobe will be the next soon, but Jordan will never loose his spot.
Thanks Mike...do u know anybody else who impacted the game like this man...and noone ever will
The Goat
I think secretly we all wanted to see MJ break Wilt Chamberlain's 100 point record! That is why when MJ scored 68 point vs the Knicks the Knick fans kept egging him on!!!!!
I like how you presented this video...thanks to you
Also hats off to the Philly fans. Showed so much class honoring MJ with so much respect. That's the way it should be. Whether you like or dislike a player and/or a person if they got mad skills or are an over all good person its a must to show them respect and give them their due. I applaud you Philadelphia... Standing O
A Legend $
G.O.A.T.
i will never forget watching this man play basketball. I love this guy!
People don't get how spectacular this man was. Watching history on UA-cam just can't compete with living right there in the moment! I had the privileged of Watching Jordan ply in the league for his whole career. The man was phenomenal. They couldn't even get the game started again on this video! It took a while! Michael will always be the best. No one else compares.
LOL. Nobody but Michael wii be welcomed and cheered for HIS FREE THROW SHOTS at his opponents' home court. And nobody but Micheal will sung for him by Mariah at the All Star game. Just the Purt G.O.A.T.
Kobe vs Knicks
Jaden Primo Summers and MVP in Boston....MJ stans do too much sometimes
Philly fans must really be nice for real. They did it big for Kobe. even D.C. Man I swear you would think Kobe is the G.O.A.T well he is to me
i miss this day real nba player
There will never ever another style and looks that like iverson
7:15 - 7:20 the two best players that ever were together in a court...1000 x 1000 respect!
I grew up watching Michael Jordan his the best player to me Allen iverson is a up an comer best players I've seen and I respect to this day is Michael Jordan Allen iverson Kobe Bryant out of all three I luv Michael the most his the person who influenced me to play basketball 😁😊☺️ I was pretty good in my time in high school I no longer play but I still have the skills and the crossover 😈
Tyronne Lue always getting smoked by Iverson.
Michael Jordan the LEGEND their will never be another basketbball player like M.J !!!!! YOUR THE BEST!
I couldn't imagine ending that standing ovation. I'd never want to stop applauding such a colossal athlete and figure in our lifetime
Epic...MJ is the G.O.A.T.
always crossing lue :P
aww its so sweet, everyone shouting " we want mike" he made basketball more exciting.
Its touching how much Allen Iverson respects and lobes MJ also Allen is a kind that will stay a legend in NbA a humble guy exellent player ireplacable, I think it was the best after M.J.
No one can replace the only one Michael Jackson
Are you joking?Well I know no one can replace Michael Jackson but this video is all about Michael Jordan and Allen Iverson...
+DJXY7 hahahahahah
Michael Jordan's last game was him losing to a young legend aka allen iverson.. Kobe last game will be against.... Rodney hood??
Nub no!!! Mj never lose he only play 2mins bohhh
Wow… I didn’t expect watching this would make me so emotional🥺🙏🏾
i just got the chills watching this... i remember watching this game shivering...
and then came KING JAMES!!!!
IEATSTHEBOOTIE LIKE GROCERIES who lost 4 times in the finals …..sit
JIX9ISLER1986 hold on to that bruh!!! ING JAMES is the GOAT!!! now go put on ur jordans!!!
IEATSTHEBOOTIE LIKE GROCERIES Who lost 4 times in the finals.... Sit.
Papaya Man and???? lbj is the G.O.A.T
IEATSTHEBOOTIE LIKE GROCERIES Greatest loser of all time
Michael jordan is the best allen is 2nd
i get chills, emotional, whenever i talk to anyone about his last game and this ovation. opposing coach calls timeout just to get a longer ovation. The G.O.A.T. nothing or no one matters.
THANK YOU!!!
And then lebron came.......
and flop lmao
Chance lebron the fuc'king' james?
And the pussy era began. Lebron ain't shit compared to these two kid.
Iverson > Jordan. Not even close.
Robert Ramos AI is AI, goat is goat. so stfu
Angelo Paulo Ynacay how about u stfu. Allen Iverson > Jordan Farmar. WTF u mad about home boy
Angelo Paulo Ynacay love em both,,,,and they both my fav two of all time but its Mike...then Al
yeah they both good but michael is better
Indeed
I remember this game as if though it were yesterday. MJ there will never be another like him. Without a doubt the very best to ever step and play on a basketball court. Not enough can be said about this man. One word AWESOME.......
one of my all time favourite players in nba history
Greatest player that ever played the game, Michael Jordan. #23
i get chills everytime i see this... jordan on the bench wiping tears away.. tears of pride and love. thats awesome..
here we go NBA finals on prime time....
its GAME TIME!!!!!
aEionX 2011
so much respect . 👏
Simply the best player to ever play the game.
I cry and get goosebumps whenever I watch this video
Often imitated never duplicated! The greatest ever!
thank u M J i love u and u r best 4 ever ur friend from egypt
all this respect for an away game...i love it
This is what I miss from the NBA. Superstars attacking the basket with beautiful execution. I hardly see it nowadays.
Unbelievable. Philly's crowd is one of the toughest to win on a road game. Yet, seeing all those people in 76's uniforms up, chanting and cheering at every one of MJ baskets, it just makes you realize how really special that man is.
Truly legend material. (I'm a fierce Knicks fan, but MJ is MJ...)
this video makes me tear up smtimes watching the end of a legacy that can never be replaced. No player can be like mike on the court not just stat wise but emotion and attitude wise as well. michael always left the court with a smile and never gave up and this has inspired me to go the distance in life than you jordan.
C'est vraiment émotionnel et touchant
big respect à toi Jordan
thank you michael!!!!!you were a true legend!!!!
Too young to have watched MJ play. Too young to have watched him torch his match-ups and too young to have watched him bring the championship to Chicago six times in his career.
Yet I still feel an undying adoration for Michael Jordan. Probably the 100th time I've watched this video and I still get goosebumps.
"What a legendary career"
Simply the best!
damn i remeber watchin this game..it was definately one of the most touching games ever.
As a kid living in Kingston, Jamaica MJ was the name that made me first pick up a basketball
Jordan is a living legend and people shouldn't be so quick to proclaim a next Jordan. Kobe and Wade are great but MJ is the one who drove them to be great, the ripple effect he had on the league is undeniable and his greatness is legendary.
I got chills watching this.
A god of basketball and a beautiful move of ankle breaker, both of them become legends. i miss da older time.