Allen Iverson | Ep 46 | ALL THE SMOKE Full Episode | SHOWTIME Basketball

[@AllTheSmokeProductions]

9:25 - Former players turned media, Steve Nash 18:00 - Being cultural icon 20:28 - Georgetown, bowling alley incident 28:00 - John Thompson 39:20 - 1996 draft, early career in Philadelphia, Larry brown 54:04 - Battles with the Pacers, winning MVP 1:00:37 - Vince Carter, Andre Iguodala, Michael Jordan 1:04:10 - 2001 finals, Kobe & Shaq, Ty Lue story 1:08:50 - Getting Hall of Fame call in 2016 1:13:55 - 2020 HOF, KG, Tim Duncan 1:19:40 - Relationship with Kobe, Top 3 NBA GOATS 1:26:36 - NBA dress code & Changing the culture, Reebok 1:31:35 - Favorite rappers, being name dropped 1:35:20 - NBA bubble, favorite players 1:41:40 - Current NBA players he wished he could have played with 1:43:45 - Story behind ‘Practice’

[@d2wavyizreal]

Y’all the 🐐’s for this .

[@MarcosSilva-ij6uv]

Please turn on the subtitles

[@angeldoce273]

Orrrrrr just watch the whole video

[@jonathangebray1981]

Amazing interview..Keep cultivating culture!!!

[@MrLomdse]

Thank you King we still gone watch in full....

[@stevebarnes3633]

I met A.I. in a spot in Cleveland back in the day. It was like 2 in the morning, I walked up on him, introduced myself, told him I was a fan, then I went and sat down. 10 minutes later, waitress brings me a brew and a double of Hennessey. I was like I didn't order this, she said it's on Mr. Iverson. Later that day he gave the Cavs 40💯💯💯 LOVE THAT DUDE STRAIGHT UP✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾💯💯💯❤❤❤

[@kyledickson8408]

That's pretty dope. What was his initial reaction when you told him you was a fan?

[@stevebarnes3633]

@@kyledickson8408 we dapped up, hugged and he said "Good lookin"

[@megajames3000]

That’s Some real shit

[@PowerIsWithin]

He seems like a genuine dude

[@yunglaflare5621]

bruh that's so cool lmfao AI the realest in the NBA of all time imo

[@jamaltotah7858]

“You disrespecting God if you think your life ain’t worth sh*t” So true

[@jdaily2293]

I don’t even think he realized how powerful what he just said was like he was just talking in passing but that’s an amazing perspective

[@bikibaws]

goosebumps

[@Derellrassy87]

Wow that is so true

[@geemonty8902]

That shit hit me bro.

[@jamaltotah7858]

The sad thing is I’ve felt my life ain’t shit at times but what AI said gave me a new perspective. My favorite player has also become a great person to me.

[@dapog]

This is how many blessings AI will receive 👇🏾

[@kareemb.muhammad1471]

You cant count how many blessings a person receives on a daily basis

[@Neil_mccauley365]

Lemme just write it 3,000,000

[@lewis27909]

AI is a real brother, you can hear it in his voice. He understands how fortunate he is to be in the position he is in. Keep pushing. He may not see my post but AI you a real brother.

[@thinktank1]

When AI started tearing up when Jack was giving him his flowers and credit for his impact. Respect!💪🏾💪🏾🔥✊🏾

[@NDGOCHYLD]

He deserves every bit of it.

[@DjProdigy909]

AI is the reason why a lot of us are comfortable in our own skin

[@tylerraisl3939]

Anybody else taking a poop watching this ?

[@gravestone93]

@@DjProdigy909 BIG FAX

[@EyesChinky]

DjProdigy909 couldn’t have said it better. 💯

[@a_willy_will4554]

I’m mad this ain’t trending on KZbin, this is Allen Iverson we’re talking about.

[@gfrmthe8]

Nah fr

[@Eazybaby-fu7sy]

These young whippa snappas DONT KNOW WHAT GREATNESS IS SMH

[@theesweetscience2084]

Exact

[@Phillygoat1983]

Rite

This new generation a bunch of weirdos

[@rushchax]

I've bumped into A.I on a shopping mall in Turkey when I was 25 and run up to him starstruck shaking with a cold sweat. Told him he means the world to me and dude straight up hugged me right next to his wife and kid on the stroller. I couldnt believe how humble and soft hearted a KILLER can be. I'll love you till the end of life Chuck!

[@octaviousmotley7653]

Man.. thanks for sharing that story😊✊

[@keithgarrett6648]

I saw him play twice and shook his hand once when I was kid. Now fast fwd I saw him at the tit bar just standing at the door waiting to go in I ain't know what to say but we kicked it for a min and he sent a bottle over to me

[@nmessai215]

Yea he’s really humble and cool in person. Back then it was a little different but he really embraces all the love he gets today

[@Greego]

That's a great story, Man.

[@bassmanx357]

He has always been an humble, giving Brutha !!! The GOAT !

[@tovmusic]

I feel like AI has been through some serious darkness in his life before and after basketball. His eyes tell many stories. Be grateful for this man for what he did for basketball and sports. He's a genuine and empathetic human being.

[@dollaphat7338]

I watched his Documentary cried like a baby how he was done.

[@stephenkasputis2502]

That's probably why he somewhat stutters when he talks. It's like he's trying to find the right words for a message that he wants to be meaningful when he speaks it

[@Kemidance]

Well said 💯

[@Mudvillereacts]

He’s done prison time and is really from the streets.

[@starrbwoy571]

On God..thas my role model

[@animescenesjpn]

The way AI started tearing up when Jack was giving him his flowers. One of the realest to do it man that shit was deep.

[@tone7471]

That's real

[@dtc603]

That man is always on a thousand with his emotions and never holds back. One of the realest to ever to it, Salute A.I. 😎✊💪

[@dmxisbetterthantupac6528]

Good thing he wearing that hat to hide them tears 🤣😭

[@hrishikeshmaheshwaram7006]

18:49

[@yunglaflare5621]

fr bro that shit was too real

[@johnpeden2039]

"We just lost Kobe, we can't lose you" Real Talk Jack..

[@isaiahluciano7006]

This hit home

[@yusufali2402]

Realest dude bra we could have we lost them and that era ain’t coming back.

[@noshotnova2432]

S jack also dresses like a 17 year old, easy to see a clown when you know what they look like.

[@TheKuzuri]

Whats the time laps

[@aksyn47]

Real talk

[@kidd8291]

“What’s wrong with being you? Everybody else is taken up.” - Chuck

[@curmudgeon8]

Helluva quote

[@ItsAnEndlessWorld]

Excellent quote and one to live by!

[@jasonalper9667]

Didn't expect him paraphrasing Oscar Wilde's "Be yourself everyone else is already taken."

[@Michael-vf8sy]

Jason Alper Its A.I quote now

[@curmudgeon8]

@@jasonalper9667 yeah, its one of oscar wildes more famous quotes, but i feel it more coming from AI

[@harlemworld2083]

There is nobody like AI. Period. This is OUR champion. Nothing like him before, nothing like him since. Stak is right - he means more to us all than he will ever know. I wish nothing but love, happiness, success and fulfilment for him and his family forever. The realest ever.

[@maudinerichardson3361]

Facts, he is the Rocky Balboa of the NBA. Peoples Champion 🏆

[@ivanpierantoni304]

Pound for pound GOAT

[@4363HASHMI]

@@ivanpierantoni304fax plus the baggage thrown on him by haters

[@davidpeters3857]

💯

[@GomChingu]

allen iverson seems very at peace like he found himself spiritually.

[@Secretservice709]

Because he lost it all tends to humble a man

[@ericzamudio2905]

Reminds me of Iron Mike

[@NFJIZZY]

Facts Tho

[@lintraharrington3552]

@@Secretservice709 he's still getting paid millions from Reebok...so...yeah

[@conniecon7910]

Yessssss i agree

[@tltaybeats464]

yall should really get Brandon Roy he hasn't had a interview bout his career for so long please make this happen

[@blockbullyrecords5417]

He also won championships with Michael Porter Jr

[@dodgernation5865]

Underrated comment

[@5paris]

Brandon Roy was my favorite player at one point. Must have interview.

[@killaxkillax]

Please make this happen. I agree. Brandon was FUCKIN NICE!!! ON GOD!!!

[@katherinelucas8515]

Lot of us here in PDX want to hear how it really went down, too...

[@lachellstallworth3535]

“You disrespecting God for giving you life if you don’t want to be you”. Now that’s spitting some knowledge AI!! Thanks for that, hope our youngsters listen.

[@antionefreeman5044]

Factz when I heard tht it touched me and I'm 32 years old

[@nitinkaura1323]

@@antionefreeman5044 Ya'll god fearing fools

[@Boodawoobanga]

Shit made me cry and I’m 28😬🤫😂

[@abel7681]

This is the hardest interview I've ever seen, AI is a cold-blooded killer on the court but outside, an even better gentleman. Thank you Matt and Stephen for this, much respect!!!

[@Howdidhenotseeme]

Iverson never hates on the new generation of hoopers like all these old heads. He appreciates the Steph’s Lebron’s Kd’s of the world, which I respect

[@blogginsriverbymnl48isabop86]

A true bball fan

[@dmxisbetterthantupac6528]

Ai would blend in just fine

[@ojoj5194]

I think all those players couples really hav a good relationship like bros but cuz of the media and psycho fans..nothing goin to change and its SAD!! peace from Monte Carlo

[@RoeLuv1]

These dudes all had AI on their walls growing up. It’s gotta be trippy when they find out that he digs Their game

[@MikevsMazz]

Well he played early in Lebron's career too

[@jonkitchen3450]

Matt Barnes is becoming a master interviewer!! You can tell he had a million questions/topics to bring up but even when A.I would go off topic or just let his mind take him to whatever place he was in, Matt just let him be organic and let the show flow.. Shout out to all 3 of these cats making this an iconic interview

[@QueenVL1]

Absolute facts 💯

[@gravityfel7896]

@BlackBoy Bright lol omg

[@skitzospielberg]

Yoo I was just saying Matt got great question like fr and he keeps a float fr and SJ I wish people asked rappers questions like this/ got interviewed like this.. it’s really good man ATS & I AM ATHLETE are my fave pods right now

[@blkjohnnybravo3506]

Matt one of the best doing it real shit

[@SoloVision42]

💯

[@jrdancy]

I'm 30 years old and With Kobe being gone, this is the interview my generation needed

[@proseminded]

Well said! We still have AI and that's a blessing

[@skrillaskee472]

Factz..get my man Steve francis up there

[@TDMediaGroup]

@@skrillaskee472 Stevie Franchise was a beast... And as quite as its kept, he got robbed in the Slam Dunk Contest vs Vince Carter.

[@TheSchenck21]

Born in 89! Yessir!

[@andrealong8545]

I’m 36 and been with AI since day one. We for sure needed this. People’s perception of him is so messed up. You can feel his feelings in your soul. 💙

[@q-dawwg626]

Allen Iverson was the most misunderstood NBA player that the league tried to change. And he has ALWAYS been the genuine man and human I've always admired. Better man than player. That says alot, but ppl only judge what they see or perceive. Thank you Allen Iverson aka The Answer

[@kenyeltv]

A.I. is so emotional, he’s been through so much. I’m so happy the legend is doing well and we can give him his flowers while he’s here.

[@ishmaelm1932]

Poor fella is an alcoholic. That's what that shit does to you

[@IAmSeanPain]

Ishmael Moh I think he from the bottom and has a real good heart, in this crazy world. It will have you like that

[@ishmaelm1932]

@B. O. He has that beer face. The bloated look on face

[@larrydavid3114]

Ishmael Moh He is a known alcoholic. He actually sound drunk during this interview. No disrespect intended.

[@AB_Seymour]

@@ishmaelm1932 It's not alcohol that's making him emotional, Iverson has always worn his heart on his sleeve and is an emotional person amongst those that he has real love for. He also recently lost his college coach and mentor which is why he was emotional when his name came up. Coming from someone who has family/friends that know AI but also from someone who is an actual fan of A.I. Sure he drinks but he has always been an emotional person. You were just looking to be negative.

[@ChiseledAdonis]

AI really wears his heart on his sleeve man. Homie just wanna be happy & live life to the fullest. Truly an icon but despite all that what matters most to him is happiness. You take take away the fame, you can take away the money, you can take away his legacy... But the one thing you can't touch is that brother's happiness.

[@Jetanium]

That’s the thing, you can’t take away his legacy. He is the modern NBA.

[@Pyrogully]

That's a fact. He a real one. Authentic. Just do what he do the best way he do it.

[@PMKru]

MY GEE YOU WATCH THESE?? DOPE

[@MrAD2406]

His heart is made of gold

[@mjathisbestandteachingskil6980]

Love him real cool dude real💯

[@5MikeMurray]

I’m 41 years old born and raised in Philly. When we got AI in 1996 I was just going into my senior year of high school and basketball was life. The impact he had on my city and the impact we had on him is why that man still resides there and will never pay for a meal in Philadelphia. We love you AI. Thank you. The most famous Philly sports athlete of all time. Salute King 👑 ✊🏾

[@montbrink4700]

The man that got y'all a championship Moses Malone is from the same area as Chuck.... 757 7 cities VA...... WE BREED LEGENDS

[@5MikeMurray]

Moses from Petersburg not Tidewater like AI from. Same state different areas. I know all about Moses and I’m a Virginia State University alumni. I’m hip to the whole 804 and 757.

[@_unclecharles_]

facts!!! i was in 5th grade and that dude brought a whole new energy to the city. he was the only player whose sneakers i wanted besides Jordan's

[@saad19140]

Uncle Charles same here. I was in 5th grade this girl walked in with the white and red ones. I said I need those. Got the blue ones not the red.

[@montbrink4700]

@@5MikeMurray Southampton county he from the 757 he just went to Petersburg High but he from South Hampton

[@gambo302]

I don’t care who your team is, what’s your favorite sport, or whatever… as a human, you have to love AI… dudes so authentic.. and regardless of the negative perception and his mistakes as a young man, he’s an amazing person and one of the most authentic people you’ll ever meet

[@davidpeters3857]

💯

[@GreyMann2]

This was a therapy session for Allen Iverson. I have never heard him vent for this long.

[@kevinbrown3930]

I feel this comment

[@MK-kk8ml]

Haven’t heard him vent like this since Stephen A Smith Quite Frankly interview

[@gregoryldismukes]

A.I started crying he didnt expect the love that Jack gave him.

[@DrAlexanderHamilton]

at what point...can't find it.

[@jordanEBITDA]

Dr. Alexander Hamilton around 19:42

[@chacolot1]

So is he talking about Doc Rivers, Isiah Thomas or The Balls...Lonzo and then

[@blessjjv]

💪🏾

[@scoti-leetauri2427]

What's wrong with being you. I loved that

[@RealCrypto]

DMX and AI.... 2 of the realest people out there. Love when these guys show you can be great and show your true thoughts and feelings.

[@jan279]

"I can be in a room with somebody working at McDonald's or somebody that's on a Fortune 500 list, and imma treat them the same way." - Allen Iverson #RESPECT

[@dsamuels4373]

It can be argued that Allen Iverson is culturally the most influential basketball player of all time.

[@FupaDoncic]

He started the sleeve trend. Anybody who rocks one today is a ode to him

[@KingKosta89]

Facts

[@dwaynevega8637]

Naw fr..I used to cut the foot part off of my tube sock and create my own sleeve lmao

[@a1_soicy416]

He is the real Trend Setter of the NBA, not only for the Black Culture but for the world. Style, tattoos, hip hop, being yourself... Amongst lots of other things, he started all that💯

[@cavsfan5236]

Sleeves, tattoos, headbands, braids all of it!!!

[@drew5200]

Facts!!!!!!!!!!! NBA legend wit the ink

[@drflexenstein3537]

This is one of the best interviews I have ever watched in my life. Allen Iverson is a legendary figure.

[@codylew4192]

Seeing black men unafraid to say they love and admire each other on a public platform warms my heart

[@celf994]

Shut up

[@tyresecrockett7651]

Facts. But not even as black people or men, as people we should be able to do still

[@dontebuchanan828]

Cody Lew literally think about this for weeks. We gotta keep showing each other this cuz that moment spoke volumes across the world!!!

[@rashadwalker8218]

@@celf994 what was the whole point of that??

[@Derellrassy87]

What's with this race thing shut up for real, did you even watch the interview it's not about race and never has been, It's good vs evil

[@joshualoreto3025]

"We can't lose you... we lost kobe but we can't lose you." My eyes started watering.

[@rashawngoston3247]

Mine too

[@mindyourbusiness270]

AI cool he isnt trying to change medicine like Kobe and Nipsey

[@Peakfreud]

Facts

[@Sagittariusking-k9p]

forreal bruh

[@brandonethereal1084]

Them words hit hard. But I'll be damned if he was lying.

[@mlemarcel]

They ain’t talk over him or nothin. They led him to where he would get his shit off and let him go. That’s great interviewing.

[@louis2k18]

And it’s great chemistry between them

[@gravityfel7896]

Matt and Stack definitely improving. And they were already great to begin with!

[@garrettc8490]

Excellent observation!

[@abrahambeltran]

Yeahman their interview style is so smooth but also attentive. They’re there to elevate their guest instead of trying to give themselves the shine. It’s beautiful. Can’t wait to jump in the archives and peep more episodes. Much love to these brothers for creating a beautiful environment for conversations like this to take place. 👌😌❤️

[@UBeesh10]

Real talk

[@charlesgeter2931]

Thank you Matt and Steve for giving this man his real props. The conviction that you both share with him to honor him goes a long way for all of us. I hope anyone watching this sees Men Lifting Men! A.I. deserves all of this! Great episode!!

[@Vandal684-JS]

Stephen had me when he said to AI that we can't lose him and we already lost KB24. That hit hard and I don't know how to act if we lose another cultural icon.

[@scottiekickz1904]

Other than the “Kobe” interview, this is definitely going to be the most watched episode. BOUT TIME GUYS!!!💯🙌🏽💪🏽🙏🏾

[@rayj1013]

Kobe AI and Unk are top 3.

[@gspskeezy93]

Yeah Shay Shay Definitely in there

[@vishnuprakash81]

Shay shay up there

[@omargutierrez8840]

I stopped watching nba and just watch ufc now but ive been hooked on these shows! KG, Kobe, and jamie foxx have been my fav and ive been waiting for this one for a looong time!

[@MrMoore-xi7pu]

🚫 🧢❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️

[@williamwatsoniii3895]

“What’s wrong with being you?” The most powerful thing I’ve heard in a while

[@jamesrage1717]

💯

[@himmyhendrix845]

A tad cliche

[@jwst8]

man, if you think that's super powerful, you need to read up a little bit.. shiiit

[@jwst8]

@Big Slices you're right.. i always forget how most ppl are shallow and simple..

[@UseABurner]

@@jwst8 it’s moreso who that “simple” phrase came from. Iverson was the man that allowed many young black men to feel okay with being unapologetically self expressive in multiple ways coming up. He took the brunt of most of the criticism, profiling, and hate right in front of us- stood up and still wreaked havoc on the league with high level play. Then outside of “race” he paved a way for smaller guards or smaller players to be dominant in general. So yes, “What’s wrong with being you?” means everything coming from someone who had to answer this question to himself every-time someone publicly tried to change him at each step. Weirdo.

[@kburces]

AI is straight up one of the most inspiring human beings on top of being one of the most inspirational basketball players I’ve ever seen before. Listening to him makes you feel like you know him because the empathy that comes out of this man is supreme. Nothing but love AI! You inspire me to live my life in the moment. One Love ❤

[@xXC0deZer0Xx]

Jack: "You mean alot to us, we can't loose you, we just lost Kobe, were gonna give you all the flowers in the world right NOW..." That statement was so well said! Broke me down, couldn't hold back the tears... This man has done so much for the culture. Love you A.I.

[@thegoatmane2715]

Being how kobe died & how soon hurt the community bad but if ai passed(hope no time soon) might effect more ppl on & off the court then kobe. Kinda scary to think about.

[@thegoat3153]

Im glad jack said that after allen said how he could die today and be himself over again. you can tell ai goin thru somethin. prayers up for him 🙏

[@tylerraisl3939]

Im taking a huge dump

[@henryjohnson6720]

FACTS! One love to A.I.

[@tylerraisl3939]

@@henryjohnson6720 2 love yo ..str8 up n down homie

[@allisterlouison8587]

"We all should be fortunate that Allen Iverson wasn't 6'5" - Kobe "Bean" Bryant

[@UdaamWright]

I say the same about Nate Robinson, to a lesser degree. A.I. woulda definitely been on Mt. Rushmore, but I say Nate(with size) would’ve been a superstar.

[@UdaamWright]

Henry 6ryan he’s not on mine PERSONALLY. Won’t argue against it if you got him there. I say he is pound for pound the best ever tho. There’s a few guys I’d take before him in an all-time draft.

[@igrojikku2212]

Was this in his interview on here?

[@roelzavala8014]

I remember when he said that. RIP KOBE

[@juanjoseperez7602]

Just imagine A.I. matching toe to toe on low post against Kobe

[@relatablepain4347]

This man symbolizes the struggle... I will forever respect A.I. for not being afraid of who he was and making the world accept him for just that!!! Never compromise what you are for ANYONE!!!

[@tonyt7109]

This dude right here did it his way he was true to his fans & people who weren't AI fans or fans of the sport in which he played or just people in general because he was 1st & foremost true to himself he never pretended to be someone or something he wasn't he knew that the best way to walk through life was to walk in the best version of himself @ all times & for that I admire, respect & love about that brother.

[@EddiePReacts]

Iverson wears his heart on his sleeve. He's vulnerable, wise, and humble. You love to see it.

[@rosilynmakeba1092]

YESSS! And, fellas, _that's_ the most _attractive,_ and, _dare I say,_ *sexiest* thing in the world to a good woman! .......but, that's just me🖤 #sensitivityissexy

[@asiajackson1550]

Facts, nobody like him to play the game 🙏🏽🧡

[@merryweather5926]

@@asiajackson1550 overrated, dumbness and more dumbness is over son’s career as he is broke now plus he probably would do stupid shit to go in jail and get a life sentence

[@beverelyharris3970]

@@rosilynmakeba1092 I agree love me some allen Iverson the coolest dude ever

[@rosilynmakeba1092]

@@beverelyharris3970 😉😁

[@SPORTSREACTIONS]

This is how many people want to see Dave Chapelle on this show talkin' sports and life

[@phishtix452]

Dave Chappelle would be fun because they would fire back. I think darkness would appreciate that

[@santiagovasquez3768]

Oh my god!! You just hit it in head!! @Davechapelle!

[@cassieschneidee2033]

The world needs that energy for sure!

[@Newmoneyboyz1]

I hope they get him

[@1610mlk]

One word EPIC

[@bhny8747]

If AI dont cry during your interview you didn’t interview Allen Iverson

[@Phillygoat1983]

Amen

[@gainztrain9890]

Lol facts.. Any real AI fan knows that

[@phillipjamison4939]

Facts lmao ai stay crying, that's my dog though

[@devonwalker5328]

St8 facts love the fact he wears his ❤ on his sleeve

[@xavierwillifordjr3412]

Bleek Wil THATS A FACT

[@kanjimatsunaga8580]

Nothing but positivity and AL IS THE REALIST. Killer on the court and gentleman off . He’s been thru sooo much but GRACIOUS AND HUMBLE IS WHAT HE IS REMEMBERED FOR as a man and LEGENDARY as a basketball player. THANK YOU MR IVERSON FOR YOUR PURPOSE YOU FULFILLED IT. 🔥🖤

[@jaysmoove6442]

"Everybody in a hurry for 2021... U ain't promised tomorrow" Ppl get upset and start taking life itself for granted

[@chiefs816kc]

Great point Jarrel. I hate when folks say "can't wait for this day to be over." Tomorrow isn't promised and you better enjoy today.

[@wilmeradams7960]

Lord knows my heart is just like his when it comes to love I always love my so called friends hardest and never got it back even from family

[@zakiyyahwady-frye7989]

Best part

[@OfficialMacLowe]

Matt so cold with this interview shit bro! he seems to naturally have that balance down, between allowing the person to talk, and steering them back to the point naturally. if they answer and take it in a different direction he goes with them without losing where he was trying to get originally. never feels forced. and i say naturally but i KNOW he put work into the craft. makes it seem effortless. salute

[@Lee_Forre]

Barnes has become a very good interviewer, you're right

[@cassieschneidee2033]

He’s a people person. Natural authentic curiosity. Soul seeker. People judge his past reactions-not the fuel of his sauce.

[@kalithechamp1412]

Facts, he got so good.. I always thought he was reserved as an analyst in the sports shows. But this show proved he was reserved for many other reasons outside of skill, ill tell you that much. And I’m proud of stak. Matt has always been great but the growth in the og in this media game has been amazing to watch

[@therealflamelit]

He is a people person but step wrong and he will beat dat ass lol He is LIT -

[@David_R922]

@Qill Waters Matt went to UCLA for 4 years and journeyed around the NBA. He's definitely has book smarts.

[@bryantworthing2215]

IVERSON IS A BASKETBALL GOD. He speaks spiritually.

[@noelherns6002]

Stop it. Ur letting every one get the secret they dont deserve tge competitive drive stay blessed

[@DarrenMarais]

Allen Iverson is too damn wise man, loved all the gems learned alot from this interview

[@ceedash9326]

Iverson changed the NBA swagger game 4 ever

[@nettyballball497]

Damn I just said dat!!! Cultural icon!!!✊🏿💯

[@macewbee]

True they put zone defense in the nba.

[@cynthiajones6939]

Especially after he stepped over Ty Lue

[@tkkirkland4113]

Ti and Ai remind me of each other

[@TheExclusiveOne720]

That's fine, all the players that followed him NEVER won anything relevant

[@IFreshhx]

Allen Iverson the 2pac of basketball!!! Appreciate him while he’s here

[@Thought.You.Had.A.Friend_74]

And I quote... "I am the Mike Jordan, of recording" (Jay-Z)... But pretty accurate comparisons!

[@Thought.You.Had.A.Friend_74]

Tune Kobe, Drake Lebron, Biggie D.Rose

[@trinageorge652]

Both happen to be geminis lol.

[@MK-kk8ml]

@@Thought.You.Had.A.Friend_74 Biggie = Shaq

[@javianjohnson8746]

19:00 seeing A.I. get choked up after those words by Stephen Jackson...powerful

[@withalittlehelpfrom3]

Only AI can show the full range of emotions on his face while completely covering his eyes. Legend, for that and so many other reasons!

[@brandonwilliams4434]

one of the greatest basketball players ever just said “what’s wrong with being you?” he became emotional, when stak was giving him his flowers. if that didn’t give you goose bumps, along with him talking about the fans of philly, and the stories about coach thompson refusing to play, I don’t know what will.he didn’t let it break him. we love you ai!! like fr love 🖤 And thank you to showtime basketball and all the smoke for this dope interview. You brothers get better and better with each broadcast and we appreciate the authenticity. 🖤

[@louis2k18]

They interviews be so genuine, like they don’t even know it’s a camera and that’s why it’s the #1 podcast out rn

[@SoloVision42]

Facts

[@g.neptdadaaa]

Facts as if the kam not rolling !

[@MrJustind886]

This interview with AI was so dope and real. AI really felt at home talking to Matt and Stak. Im glad he's finally comfortable with everything going on with him and his life. Glad to see Matt and Jack are back on for season 2. This interview shows why this is my favorite podcasts. Can't wait to see who they have on the next episode.

[@Trillest1_]

This is going to be a good season🔥 never liked a podcast till this one came out can watch/listen to the whole thing through

[@cutielovelypinkie]

I love Allen Iverson so much ❤️❤️ ! Unapologetically himself, on and off the court, still inspiring people to be themselves, while being pounds for pounds, the greatest to ever played the game of basketball 🏀 !

[@mylifeyourentertainment]

Allen Iverson is the most solid person I’ve ever met. I remember playing pool with him in Atlanta at Fox Grill in Atlantic Station & his bodyguard was trying to make us leave the VIP room. A.I. said “Fuck that. They good. They from Bama and they playing my Hokies (VA Tech) today so we fam.

[@dealsden4444]

I met AI and he was koo, and talked to me. Laughed at my jokes. He was sitting in a really expensive vehicle. Just after the club. I told him I hated him for crossing Jordan. But now welcome. And I'm happy he is a Denver Nugget,and I hope he wins for the city and himself. He asked me what I was on, meaning what I was doing in life. I shared. I enjoyed the convo. Much respect.

[@adgee5401]

Yup. He wasn’t lying about how he treats people.

[@da_greatest1]

that nigga retired bro wym hope he wins for denver 😂

[@adgee5401]

dagreat guuc Cmon bro. You gotta be smarter than this.

[@christopherlee4181]

@@da_greatest1 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@newbaldwinyork8315]

He asked you “what you were on?” Cause he been retired 😂😂😭

[@DeadPoolLilCuzin1567]

A.I is the most appreciative public figure of being appreciated. He understands how important every person in his life was and is. That's true humility.

[@aLLeY_hOOpZ]

I like how they just let AI go off on his tangents and don’t interrupt, let him go

[@ltcuffey]

good interviewers.....unlike vlad.

[@KidBowsur]

That's what makes this such a good podcast

[@jermaineblalock5553]

It was annoying but definitely it was the respect factor

[@rodgerhughes8802]

He said soo much REAL shit

[@Kai_soze]

@@jermaineblalock5553 how is that annoying. This is why this podcast is so great, matt and stack really know how to just let the guest talk and never try and interrupt anyone they're interviewing.

[@Lee_Forre]

Tremendous interview. Possilby the best interview with AI. He is a tough interview, but Matt and Stack got him comfortable and look at the result. AI is just a good dude, great athlete.

[@vittiriowashington8623]

Facts King! This is more like a conversation amongst ol' friends, instead of an interview.

[@VonteXP]

They all are personal friends

[@CatchingFamily]

Man Allen Iverson got me thru Childhood. This man need his own show kids coming up today he can have same impact on them as he did my generation. Salute Champ G.O.A.T Respect

[@tazmaniantre]

19:40, “what’s wrong with being you everybody else taken up”-AI . That was a hidden jewel

[@JoseMartinez-p8t]

That comment made me cry

[@solo6088]

You know you made it in life when Iverson calls you a “beautiful man”

[@ramilchristophercentena5668]

Bro stack giving AI his flowers and accolades is real, really appreciating what AI has done for the culture

[@DrenchProductions]

As a boy growing up on Philly, this was my Michael Jordan. I watched MJ during my time in the 90s but I was still a little kid. AI was everything to Philly.

[@patrickmoore9780]

Same brother...Philly Legend

[@Top_o_da_foodDChain]

How can you not have nothin but love for this man, AI! The realist NBA player ever!

[@freshprinceshaun]

Allen Iverson is such an ICON

[@cosmicK9786]

“What’s wrong with being you?”... that’s a great quote. AI really a inspiration for everyone

[@jontegraham7739]

This is how you interview a Legend ..allowed AI to vent without being uninterrupted!

[@SoloVision42]

Facts

[@mtuktuk9627]

So they interuppted them all the time?

[@iamidnight9731]

Them one of the reasons this is one of the best podcasts out there.

[@Greego]

Right! I was saying the same thing when I first listened to this. I was just waiting for one of them to interrupt AI but they just kept allowing him to speak uninterrupted. I was like "they are doing this interview perfectly."

[@coolmoe4230]

I’m sayin!!

[@klmp1210]

This a man is the perfect example of having faith and applying work effect along with it. Humility is flowing threw him. I see why he's blessed in this world. Salute AI.

[@twoodbeats]

I love how Barnes and Stak just let AI talk and get it all out and they didn't interrupt him

[@Saveyourbs]

I was just saying that. 💯💯

[@chcor8dn459]

I peeped that. Nore need to learn from them on drink champs

[@Barrbonds]

@@chcor8dn459 you ain’t lying he stays cutting guest off

[@stonedog23]

That is their style.

[@ryzonnetana5502]

Ive watched this so many times bro AI is the purest dude in all interviews that marfugger tells the truth he cries shows love and never disrespects anyone GOAT

[@brotherskeeper2253]

Man that was Beautiful! This shit made grown men cry. The way these brothers praised and uplifted each other is legendary. What if all our brothers showed love to each other like this everyday. Allen Iverson has a zeal and conscious for THE MOST HIGH YAH. Our people need to open The Bible and really study learn and comprehend where we truly come from, who we truly are and at the same time they'll learn why we're so hated divided and oppressed.. Our ancestors turned their back on our Elohim and he turned his face on them and their offspring (Us) until we come together and come back to serve him as his chosen.. This is the whole TRUTH.. Love my Melinated Hebrew people... 💪🏿✊🏿👊🏿

[@chuck-300darealest4]

A.I. is the reason I started hooping and wore the braids in high school. Legend in the game 💯!!

[@thegoat4life]

Facts

[@jamiersdad]

Same here 80’s baby

[@CaptWuppazz]

AI talking about friendship and giving to them out of the heart, that’s so real and true. This dude is really an honest person.

[@217ShowOffBoii]

AI did nothing but show love throughout this episode. He truly appreciates the current generation and his rivals.

[@justchillinnnn]

“I love people harder than they can ever love me” there was a reason I love this dude man. He’s emotionally just like me. Legend 🙏 blessed that I got to watch this dude ball and go 1000% every time.

[@reginaldedison9552]

Ditto.

[@unknownx7252]

🙏🏾

[@bronxmade8710]

18:40 - 19:40 “You mean a lot to us, we can’t lose you, we just lost Kobe we can’t lose you” I felt this on all types of levels to a point a tear came down. A.I is truly a GOAT and not just only on the basketball court, a cultural GOAT. Man changed a generation 💯🙌🏾💯

[@MichaelMartin-pg4ef]

Same here

[@TCurry2003]

That part hit me really hard! And I can see how it hit A.I. hard too👏🏿

[@dariusmerriweather1735]

I definitely cried here lol my lady was just staring at me like "are you okay". But she from Miami and didnt have that type of love for A.I. like i did growing up in Philly/South Jersey. A.I. was and still is everything!

[@edwardchau5818]

AI is a real one. You can hear it in the way he talks, his heart is not just warn on his sleeve, but his being.

[@xtina2189]

I think Sprewell would be an interesting interview.

[@koolkev75]

The landlord 👍👍

[@bryantworthing2215]

ON EVERYTHING

[@dwaynebeamon5105]

He would definitely fit in with Matt and jaxx

[@FTKsince1999]

I 2nd that

[@propaneK1982]

My personal favorite player since he got drafted. Idk why but I loved when he was in the league.

[@ec2233]

I’ve NEVER seen Stax this engaged, this talkative ever. The glow in his eyes, the smile coming from his heart for just being next to AI like that is beautiful to see. Black kings proudly loving each other.

[@j.a.5711]

Stax is more comfortable with people who are comfortable with themselves....

[@anthonygilbert8373]

💯.

[@edwinperryii1122]

He was talkative in the Kobe interview too...

[@FinalFlash2110]

Black kings lol wtf

[@tommyfocus1]

@@edwinperryii1122 I was just about to type this!

[@daryljohnson7784]

AI a representative of a true black man struggle to become himself in society !!! Love you bro !!!

[@danielmcfadden2565]

He a goofy

[@charlesanderson8335]

Dont represent my struggle, im sorry

[@WKrealestateNYC]

What an honor to watch this interview. AI was the man in my era with Kobe and Shaq. Bless Bubba Chuck 100.

[@itzjdub282]

Something powerful I took from A.I. documentary. His Grandmother told him Never question God. Words to live by

[@KazzyOfficial]

This is the best basketball interview I've ever watched in my life

[@karmadeluxe6069]

I just told someone that man this is definitely the best

[@brettdawson3257]

Iverson didnt really talk to Matt Barnes much, kinda awkward

[@BallAllDay]

Indeed this was a great interview with the legend!

[@manuelgutierrez3747]

U haven't seen that much then

[@brettdawson3257]

@@manuelgutierrez3747 looking back, I think it was my imagination/A.I. being afraid to talk about his problems in a public setting (probably 5 people behind the camera), so he got nervous and stared at one person. Idk I overthink too much

[@deetay1717]

Can we Get Calvin Johnson on here I’ve always wondered why he retired so early, His perspective on the league and how things are going ! And I believe he smokes also

[@jeromeashley9972]

I bet Megatron do to can you imagine all the hits he took that we didn't hear about or 👀

[@garfieldjohnson4467]

GREAT SUGGESTION

[@XaviorJordan]

You would have retired early too if you played for the Lions 😂 ask Barry Sanders 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@Jaccpot10]

Injuries. He went out on top

[@gsup5]

Yeah bro. I wanna hear what he gotta say.

[@dutchhoopers1501]

Bro on god AI one of the realest most sincere dude ever how could anybody ever hate on this man...

[@JayTM309]

I pray that whoever reads this, GOD HEALS WHATEVER IS HURTING YOU.🙏🏽

[@rishardwoodard9813]

Thank you I needed that

[@theesweetscience2084]

As random as it is... I needed this

[@theesweetscience2084]

@@rishardwoodard9813 I'm witchu bro

[@ifrankg76]

Thank you! I’ll pass it on!

[@SpFlash1523]

You too. God Bless you. 🙏

[@LIFEonMARZ89]

bro... hearing the passion in A.I's voice literally brings tears to my eyes....whether ur a basketball fan or not, how could you NOT love this dude?!

[@justhewayheis]

That shyt hit to the Heart When Stat said “ We can’t lose you, we already lost Kobe, we can’t lose you Bruh “ 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@kareemaward1505]

Iverson is a cultural icon. They never stop rocking the braids.❤

[@dwaynevega8637]

As a white kid I wanted to be Allen Iverson and I remember my high school principal looked at me funny when I said he was my idol....kids will never know how much influence Iverson had on us in the early 2000s....he was amazing and had the most heart I've ever seen

[@tylerraisl3939]

@@Macabre124 yup yup back in the day when you could actually take a dump in peace and not have to read all these comments .

[@tylerraisl3939]

You sure your white being named dwayne. White would be more like donald or dusty

[@ItsAnEndlessWorld]

Was you the white iverson kid in the crowd with the tats and braids? Lol nah but that's dope

[@officialthomasjames]

Me too my man. Being small and from the Philly area, Iverson was everything to me.

[@speedylucero93]

Ai was our goat lowkey

[@seanb6230]

I've bumped into AI a few times in Atlanta. He is one of the coolest/realest celebrities I've ever encountered. I hate how the league didn't let him go out on his own terms. I appreciate everything he did for the game. He was a hall of famer long before he was a hall of famer!

[@tahjimahaji2453]

This is deadass one of the best interviews I have ever watched on my life ! Love the game fr man may the universe bless all of y’all. Legendary 💯

[@LifestyleofTJ]

Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson played with a lot of great players and legends and it’s dope to have this platform where they can reminisce and share stories.

[@1roobdawg]

I remember averaging over 100 points per game with Allen Iverson on NBA Live 06(Every performance metric increase to 99). He made me played the entire 12 minutes for all four quarters. Better yet, I played the entire 82 game season without stimulating a minute. My 🐐🐐

[@deansheridan3720]

Cool, that was a video game mate, lets talk about real life

[@vondariusharrington2087]

I did the same shit lol

[@MrTerrance57]

Yes I remover one of them lived Iverson would not miss anything like Kobe on 10-12

[@reginaldedison9552]

Lmao smh

[@zachoeryedwards]

That t you put in simulating really changes that whole message hahahaha i remember doing the save with kobe though

[@jwells1914]

Love hearing from the legend. Allen Iverson means more to the culture than any other player. Jack was a 100% correct when he said “We just lost Kobe we can’t lose you.”

[@thaDJisJBoogie]

pop[00oo

[@Lightdion]

100% Real Talk