At his peak, Iverson was undoubtedly one of the best and most popular superstars in the NBA, and although he was only 1.83 meters tall, his ghostly speed and almost inexplicable disguised breakthrough made him get what he wanted on the offensive end, and it was enough to win four points in a row. In addition, Iverson also attracted countless fans with his ornamental ball control and unruly personality, and was the most popular among the four major quarterbacks at the time.
Still, Iverson doesn't think his influence reaches the whole world, and in an interview he talked about what he considers to be the 4 most influential NBA players, so let's take a look at who makes the list.
Michael Jordan
As recognized as the greatest player in NBA history, Jordan is a ceiling level in terms of personal strength and honor, a superstar that is difficult to surpass, just two 3 consecutive championships and 10 scoring championships are enough to establish his status as the first man in history, if not for the wayward retirement in the middle of his career to play baseball, then his resume will inevitably be more brilliant. In terms of influence, Jordan is also a unique existence, you must know that his birth has made the NBA famous in the world, becoming the world's most successful commercial sports league, and even saying that he is synonymous with the sport of basketball. On September 11, 2009, Jordan was officially inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame. On November 23, 2016, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by US President Barack Obama.
Kobe Bryant
Bryant dedicated two decades of his career to the Lakers, bringing him five championship trophies, during which he set a series of scoring records such as 81 points per game, 62 points in the third quarter, and 50+ in four consecutive games. In addition, Kobe Bryant has also attracted countless fans with his dashing and flowing style and never give up Mamba spirit, and there is no shortage of stars like Irving, Tatum, DeRozan in the active league who regard him as an idol, and his influence can be seen.
LeBron James
As the face of today's NBA, James is the peak of his debut, and has won numerous honors and achievements in his career, and many media and fans believe that he is the most promising player to surpass Jordan. And James off the court is also a quality idol, he donated hundreds of millions of dollars to set up a charitable fund, set up schools to provide educational opportunities for poor children, try to ask how such a player who combines football skills and character is not loved.
Stephen Curry
Curry's rise kicked off the small-ball era, and his stunning three-pointer shot was breathtaking and single-handedly created the Warriors dynasty. It is no exaggeration to say that Curry has brought about changes that are not limited to the NBA, he has changed the world of basketball significantly, and it is not an exaggeration to say that he is a milestone player.