He averaged 26.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game in his career, was selected as a leading scorer in 4 times, and was selected as an All-Star in 11 times in 3 steals. Such a career resume may be very good, but it is not a prehistoric giant at the level of James and Kobe. However, it is such a player that has almost changed the NBA, and in the hearts of many children is comparable to the existence of Jordan. I believe you already have the answer in your hearts. That's right, I'm talking about Alan Iverson.
In fact, Iverson didn't like basketball when he was young, he liked rugby. Until one day his mother forced him to play basketball, he was still full of reluctance and even cried his nose. Because in his heart this is a sport that only women play. Far less fun than fighting against fierce rugby.
Iverson's talent lies in this, whether it is basketball or football, he has reached the level of professional level. Some people say that even if Iverson participated in the NFL draft that year, he would be elected as a champion. NFL star Mike Vic was once asked by reporters who is the best quarterback, and Vic said that "the best quarterback is playing in the NBA now!" And the quarterback he said was Iverson.
As the shortest show in the history of the NBA, Iverson, who is officially 183 in height, may not have an actual height of 180. In that era, basketball was an era of absolute insider supremacy. On the long, forested court, Iverson shuttled back and forth like an elf and then easily put the ball into the basket.
Swinging past Jordan, crossing Tyrone Lou, and standing up for injuries to give the Lakers their only loss in the playoffs that year. Iverson's court stories are too many. And compared to the arena, his ridged hairstyle, his BlingBling jewelry, and his loose big ball pants, black culture hit the NBA for the first time. He has become the object of emulation by countless players, and the smaller players have become more confident because of Iverson's appearance. Even, because he wears the no. 3 shirt, countless small men have also imitated it, so that no. 3 has become a number belonging to the defender players. ESPN also praised him so much on the night he was inducted into the Hall of Fame — Iverson ushered in an era.
Iverson was not a perfect icon, and he was full of criticism since high school. Even after he retired from the army, rumors about him were still heard. But Iverson doesn't care, and neither does his fans. Despite the ups and downs of his career, people will only remember his affectionate kiss on the 76ers logo. It's like when you talk about Iverson, your mind is always the crotch dribbling master who bravely went inside. And that signature Crossover will also become the youth of generations.
Finally, let's hear what Magic Johnson has to say about him — Iverson is full of talent and talent, he's always challenging. When you hear the praise and cheers from the audience again, then it must be that he has made some difficult move again. ”