Due to the huge disparity in body size, it is estimated that no one would have associated Iverson with Alphabet Brother, but the reality is sometimes so interesting. In an interview with TNT on All-Star Weekend, Alphabet Brother actually said that he wanted to be Iverson, and said that he had started playing because of Iverson. In addition, Brother Alphabet also said that he had long admired Iverson, and this time he finally spat in front of his idol.
Although it has faded out of the NBA for nearly 12 years, the mention of Iverson is still exciting to many people, and this is because Iverson brings people too vivid memories. He is the genie of basketball, and has been crowned with the words "shortest" in front of honors such as scoring king and MVP. In addition, Iverson's fancy dresses, ridge furrow hairstyles, tattoos, and various protective gear are all leading the fashion trend. His presence is so unique that his NBA career deserves the word legend.
In fact, to this day, there are still many players who idol Iverson, even if not the first in their minds, there must be a place. The number of players who have a good feeling for Iverson is even larger. Here are the top 10 players who like Iverson or idol iverson (in alphabetical order by player's English last name).
1. Trey Burke
Burke, who now plays as a lone ranger, is known as "Mirror Iverson", and is also jokingly called "reference answer". His figure, hairstyle, dress and demeanor are similar to Iverson's, and the style of the ball is also flowing, especially his butterfly-like basket, coincidentally, both of them are also 1.83 meters tall. There are also many photos of Burke's game, and at first glance many fans will suddenly think that Iverson has made a comeback, and Burke has also admitted that his idol is Iverson. Of course, Burke's career achievements were far worse than Iverson's.
2. Alphabet brother
Before the start of this year's All-Star Game, Brother Alphabet met Iverson, and the two talked happily. Later, with the help of the media, Alphabet Brother also expressed his admiration for Iverson. In the eyes of the alphabet brother, Iverson's signature ridge groove hairstyle and headband can only be described as "cool". What many people don't know is that Brother Alphabet said that he was also "short and thin", just like Iverson, and at that time he made a successful volunteer like Iverson. Today, Brother Alphabet has won an honor that Iverson has never touched in his life: the championship.
3. Leonard
Fans who remember the 2019 playoffs will still have Jordan in their minds when they see the small card. But in 2020, Sports Illustrated posted a screenshot of Xiao Ka's big file in San Diego, clearly showing that his idol was Iverson, and Xiao Ka's ridge and groove hairstyle seemed to confirm his statement. Interestingly, Iverson's untamed and Xiaoka's Mune silence are arguably incomparable.
In fact, The little card's crush on Iverson is no longer news. When he returned to Los Angeles with the Raptors to play the Lakers in October 2018, Xiao Ka revealed in an interview that his family members were Lakers fans, "but I have loved AI since I was a child, I am a fan of AI, so I don't like the Lakers at all." ”
4. Lillard
It's no secret that Lillard once called James his idol, and that's why Lillard immediately connected with the Lakers whenever he had a disturbance in recent years. But in an interview in January 2019, Lillard also revealed that his favorite player in NBA history was Iverson, calling Iverson his childhood idol. In the 2013 trip to China, when asked about his idol before entering the NBA, Lillard also blurted out that it was Iverson.
5. Lori
Lowry, who became a late bloomer in the NBA, also used Iverson as his idol like many guards, perhaps this is also related to Lowry's height of 1.83 meters. While playing for the Raptors, Lowry also wore the No. 3 jersey. In addition, Lowry was from Philadelphia and attended high school and college there, and at a time when Iverson was in full swing, it was normal for Lowry to list Iverson as an idol.
Lowry once said that Iverson inspired him to stick to his dream of entering the NBA, and he also understood what it meant for Iverson to be selected as a top pick at 1.83 meters, and to learn from Iverson's hard work. In a 2009 interview, Lowry said he grew up watching Iverson play and respected Iverson, and Billups was his spiritual mentor.
6. Morant
Morant's claim that his idol is Westbrook should not be false, but more fans think Morant is more like Iverson, especially his style of play and untamed personality. In a recent interview, Morant admitted that Iverson was the star who influenced him the most during his upbringing and could also be called his idol.
Interestingly, Iverson also said in an interview with "Open Air Grandstand Sports" in October 2021 that Morant is a modern version of himself, and said that Morant now has all the skill packs that can already cause trouble for opponents.
7. Paul
Paul and Iverson are both 1.83 meters tall, and he has always worn the No. 3 shirt. Once in an interview, Paul talked about the players who gave him the most headaches on the defensive end, one was Iverson and the other was Arenas. Paul said that every time he was asked such a question, he would mention Iverson, after all, Iverson was difficult to deal with. Regardless of the feel, Iverson will be determined to shoot, which is a big trouble on the field.
It's no secret that Paul's idol was the "Smiling Assassin" Thomas. However, Paul also revealed that Iverson was his idol before entering the NBA, and he chose the No. 3 jersey because of Iverson, and the style of the game was also influenced by Iverson. He also quipped that he had longed to have iverson's braids. When Iverson entered the Hall of Fame in September 2016, Paul was also present to congratulate him.
8. Nate Robinson
"Little Potato" once confessed in his acceptance of "Inside Hoops" that Iverson is his idol and his favorite star, and he has expressed his admiration for Iverson in person. "He's a great player," Robinson said, "and I've tried to imitate the actions of ai in order to fool my opponents." I'm looking forward to playing against him on the field. "In addition to that, O'Neal is also one of his favorite players.
9. Wade
Born in Chicago, Wade naturally listed Jordan as his first idol, but Iverson also had a status in his mind. In February 2019, after losing a game to the 76ers, Wade ranked his idol in second place, and Iverson ranked second, even surpassing Kobe. Like Paul, Wade said he chose the No. 3 shirt because of Iverson. There's gossip that Wade's bedroom was once plastered with Iverson posters.
10. Lou Wei
A few days ago, Lu Wei was a guest on the "Board Room" show and talked about his idol Iverson. He said it was Iverson's presence that gave him the confidence to play as a shooting guard and the confidence to do something different off the field. From 2005 onwards, Lou was fortunate to be teammates with Iverson at the 76ers until late 2006, when Iverson was sent to the Nuggets. (Supine Braces/Hairy)