Allen Iverson Rookie Year Highlights | NBA Vault

The NBA is going deep into the vault to show you the best rookie highlights from the league's biggest stars. Check out Iverson's Rookie Highlights.

[@skateflo23]

crossed mj when he was a rookie, holy shit

[@Christian-by3vn]

Lol

[@dominickbellicini8196]

Sixers still lost that game (and 59 others) that season and the Bulls won their 5th championship later that year.

[@nukabomb9014]

@@dominickbellicini8196 dnt matter. Still got crossed! In the Highlight reel forever!

[@altrock2568]

@@dominickbellicini8196 You cant deny it man, He's the goat but that Crossover did him dirty

[@chiarosuburekeni9325]

Jordan fans stay making excuses. My favorite is where they say Jordan "almost" blocked it, as if that means a thing when getting crossed

[@jrock2720]

an absolute freak of an athlete. first time i saw him live was gu v memphis in toronto. he was miles faster than anyone on the court.

[@driven6996]

Damn I can't believe he had this many unbelievable moments in his rookie year alone!

[@samn3276]

Me too! Especially Them Yammers! Dayum👏🏾👏🏾AI

[@howardalexanderjr8101]

he the one got everybody wearing headbands and all that extra stuff

[@LilBoom]

Yea I peeped they didn't have gear on

[@2020Viszion]

And tats. And cornrows...

[@rjonzen34]

Ain’t gonna lie, I cut up a lot of tube socks for my forearm

[@sir_pres4151]

Sleeves too

[@SmoovyNovaFan]

2020 Vision Jordan made the shorts longer, Rodman brought the tatts, A.I brought the sleeves/headbands and cornrows and basically freedom of expression through fashion in the league

[@honzatoman3602]

He is the best of all times fot me. Damn, I love to watch im play. So fast, so skilled.

[@0koreanbeast0]

once in a generation player

[@Brqinstorm]

once in the history*

[@charlespayne5826]

A lifetime

[@paulgeorge9228]

d rose is similar

[@andrewbernard1911]

⁠@@paulgeorge9228D rose more similar to Westbrook. Iverson doesn’t really have anyone that close but I see what your saying both explosive athletes and scorers but AI is quite unique

[@andrewthomas1275]

His left to right crossover was so deadly because he was a beast going left

[@OUrNit03]

That's a good point. Defense literally was at his mercy cause he could go either direction.

[@cbrown940]

@@OUrNit03boom.

[@MindThatFool]

how many players today can say they've crossed jordan ?

[@Wyndamn]

Grant Hill.

[@sosssaaa3077]

Me

[@iceman6748]

This is such a dumb comment

[@TheDmented01]

Penny hardaway crossed Jordan too.

[@TariqElsaid]

The NBA set him up at the bowling alley and put him in jail because he was too great of a player.

[@lashawnjames4184]

Hahahahahah lol

[@topbackpodcast2615]

A.I. is a smaller faster MJ. That’s why he’s one of the GOAT

[@chrishaugan8230]

i cant even imagine how demoralizing is must be being 6'5-7 and getting dunked on by a 6'0 dude, kinda like when Yao ming lost a jump ball to Vince Carter

[@Mariama555]

Sad part is his really 5'10 and half with low top and 5 10 with out shoes and 5 9 without socks

[@PistolKev]

+Mariama Bah Lmfaoo you are really exagirating. Hes 5 foot 11 withouth shoes and withouth socks still 5 foot 11. Yall niggas change his height too much

[@meekmeads]

Where can I buy those 1 inch socks?

[@leodarealest]

Miko Mido lol fr

[@ambition7282]

LOLOLOL, that's what I wanna know.

[@freedmanschannel4409]

Dude carry or not... When you make it look that good you just call it a killer crossover, take your broken ankles and pride.. Mans hustle back down the court. The man is GREAT at what he does

[@jakedooley7530]

Iverson was most skilled player I've ever seen, Jordan could barely guard him

[@paulgeorge9228]

it wasnt a carry, the hand didnt even go under the ball

[@Baertown]

​@@paulgeorge9228exactly they just hated he was just cold with that move!!

[@changkihong1377]

That is not a rookie, thats a superstar

[@gordleyt]

+Joe Kidd 416 isn't really a bad percentage when you are the guy who takes majority of the shots

[@gordleyt]

+Joe Kidd you know this because you played in the NBA right? I watched him all my life and he was actually a good passer. Yes he liked to score but he looked for the open guy more then he gets credit they were just that dang sorry. They missed many open shots. His next best scorer was Aaron McKie..

[@jakedooley5300]

@@FedeRhodes yeah Kobe and iverson weren't that effecient but they were both still great player's

[@andrewbernard1911]

Exactly. Shooting 40% when taking insanely difficult shots and getting unmatched defensive attention is actually quite impressive. People really sleep on Kobe and AI but don’t realize how dominant and effective they are at scoring no matter the circumstances

[@Stoneyillwill]

His playstyle changed the game. 1st scoring PG, had to make him a SG

[@luisexpositovilas982]

Best crossover I've ever seen.

[@GooooonSquad]

Allen Iverson revolutionized the crossover and took it to a whole new level. He will always be the best at it.

[@Kingdon81]

MJ and AI both give different excitement when they play. Kobe now is really great. But MJ and AI will always be the most exciting players who ever played in the NBA. Thanks A.I. You will always be one of the best PG ever.

[@MBolas]

Bro im crying reading this now

[@varunpaatni9193]

Kobe

[@bakothegreat6986]

Tbh I believe kobe is more fun to watch then MJ

[@Kingdon81]

We all have different opinions. Just respect the players is more than enough. AI will always be for me.

[@PokeBlitz]

That last one was crazyyyyyyy!! He took on like four guys at once!

[@treymanson6175]

Best point guard of all time

[@kristinnfreyr8624]

ChikinhoMafra best combo guard ever ?

[@melvinjohnson5505]

***** i say Magic

[@jakedooley7530]

Best player of all time

[@Shane.Roberts]

He litteraly averaged 24ppg 7apg and did two crossovers the whole season. Man was unguardable. 4 scoring titles for a reason

[@kavinkrishnasami6004]

Best handler of all time!

[@moniquerichards7318]

+Kavin Krishnasami maybe in the top 10

[@Lalo14i]

+Monique Richards top 3

[@idkman7879]

+Monique Richards don't say mabey he is in the top ten fuck it hes in top 5

[@kevin0000lie]

Top 3

[@8z_ba]

top 1 wtf is these top "3" or "5" he revolutionized handles

[@jakedooley7530]

Iverson is the most skilled and tallented baller ever, nobody could guard him

[@noelanthony1204]

wow .. ROY Award -- earned every second of it .. I'm proud of Allen Iverson's dedication, hussle and focus of being the best player on the floor every night-- that's dedication !!

[@eddy81128]

i love allen iverson!!

[@C4sages]

The craziest thing about AI crossing mike, he did it with his left, HIS LEFT .. Imagine if you used the right O.o

[@kobekold]

That crossover was beautiful

[@JKFrazier]

You can hear Phil at the very beginning, "Michael! D up on him."

[@TwisterUpThere]

Thats called perfection of the crossover.

[@youngin.coolin5441]

I wish I could 'like' this twice

[@lennard]

Great work from allen flyverson

[@michaellemar3402]

he changed the game

[@Iversonrabbit]

Simply the best

[@pgus-zv3cd]

Deadly crossover

[@franknitti9288]

If Iverson had 3 rings he would have been on of the greatest that ever touched a 🏀 that's how cold he was!!!!!

[@sdjklsdjksdjklf]

"Iverson this is gonna be something..HE SLAMS FOR TWO!! Lil homie was tight as hell!!

[@nursenatedawg]

Man some people are uneducated...Iverson played the 2 almost exclusively throughout his career. He did play with the ball in his hands frequently, but that was because he was the best ball handler on his team. Regardless, he was a score-first player, always taking the ball to the rim rather than assisting. Never averaged more than 7.5 assists per game. Fifth greatest SG of all time, as rated by ESPN in 2008.

[@lashawnjames4184]

Eminem of basketball

[@chihsuan88]

Best guard of his size, true legend.

[@rudolflakersforever4472]

R.I.P. Allen Iverson He died for our sins

[@nikke1024]

he does things no other can do.

[@frankanha9772]

AI is Manny Pacquiao of Basketball, Pound for pound King. MJ23 is Mayweather of Basketball, pure and flawless record.

[@hongkongplayer]

he is awesome !!!

[@6663000]

This is awesome. I would have loved to watch him play in those rookie years.

[@kingplaya83]

A.I will always be the best at what he does, he revolutionize the crossover move....

[@Scarface_iii]

0:21 how?

[@eyupatasoy6539]

+Ralphi Mckenzie spins

[@ThirtyGs]

He's still 1 of my fav players

[@tcl2486]

T5DOA rookies of all time

[@HoopinBoys]

I swear he better be in the hall of fame. Just cuz he has some personal problems, u can't just forget about his success in the NBA. I swear he was so dang real

[@davidalmodovar3259]

first play michael get on him chilling!!

[@JasonCheungNY]

wow, 0:46 was impressive. He intended to catch with the right hand but the pass was short and had to adjust to the left hand....wow

[@mrskinszszs]

filthiest cross over?

[@BogdanCojocaru]

great 5 minutes!

[@passiveMenis]

so much style

[@wetagua]

nba finally showing some love to my boi A.I aka THE ANSWER

[@NelsonJLow]

Little man equals big heart.

[@jcardz5342]

This rookie got Hops, i see a bright Future for this boy

[@mrhandles3]

Dam this guy is amazing

[@iKingReLL]

Allen Iverson Is The Best Player Under 6'4 To Ever Play . . . Best Crossover . Best Speed . Best Scoring Ability . HOF 20..

[@DMFChavez]

damn. this is the iverson i miss

[@theoconquers]

0:43 is fucking ridiculous!!! his dunks are so awesome, the little guy just comes flying out of nowhere :)

[@kayoah]

he's the only reason why i played basketball!

[@zenjiros]

For his height and weight amongst a landscape of relative giants, this man posted simply AMAZING career numbers.

[@xWelcome]

Such a talented playerr, wow i wish i could have his speed and hops. For a 6 footer he has great hops, im 6 foot 2 and i can bearly dunk, its kinda embarresing lol.

[@abinthevarumuriyil4968]

The crossover king

[@ThePlugPlay]

iverson is hot sauce! they got same moves :)

[@coreysova1614]

2:21 that was just insane

[@kai6xx]

Whooaa that left hand dunk....safe to say if he modified that dunk for that years slam dunk contest and at his size...we might be saying he was a slam dunk champion also.

[@m6bimmer30]

What's great about that dunk is he was going to use his right hand but realized he had to use his left and wait for it.

[@moxypirate]

Yes.

[@bustedrims23]

ai was truly a beast in his prime hopefully he can get thatt spark back and help memphis make the playoffs with mayo rudy gay zack randolph gasol and thabeet

[@ACGreenTV]

Allen Iverson was a superstar in Football and Basketball … he grew up without a Dad … he only 5’10” … was locked up in High School … he got pardoned by the Governor … only got accepted to play for GTown BBall … he beat all the odds smh …

[@domski93]

wish iverson was playing like this now

[@Myxers]

4th view, Loved the put-back dunks iversons my man^^.

[@tsibugan]

Is that Detlef Schrempf I see??? YES!

[@sosick2005]

3:46 nice

[@bensimmons2488]

Best Handlers : Best Shooters : 1. Kyrie Irving 1. Stephen Curry 2. Stephen Curry 2. Klay Thompson 3. Allen Iverson 3. Ray Allen Dub Nation 🙌

[@djuandagoat3467]

Nah Steph don't got better handles A.I

[@bigdrivehighfive]

On his fast little crossover....he only goes to his right, easy to guard lol

[@JohnSmith-en8vx]

AI had the hops.But those cross overs are carrying the ball.

[@Iam6ixRings]

MCW watched some inspirational highlights before his 1st game...

[@sonicboard35]

there we go real

[@SirPierre.]

Luve u ai wish u was still here

[@WO2411]

greatest pg of all time

[@2000xmegaman]

He played SG most of his career...

[@WO2411]

u right but we all know his true position

[@WO2411]

***** who is then?????

[@aquaticlibrary]

+HPM Royale in these highlights he was a PG. The beginning of his career mostly. He did play SG the majority of his career though . He was always capable of switching back

[@ronartest8638]

the following year, they changed the carrying ball rule, iverson was doing too much damage with this new high ball crossover

[@Whatshouldmyuserbe]

Was thinkin the same thing

[@Abstrack23]

When the NBA changed the rules because of you, that is when you know you are special!

[@iKingReLL]

@atl2maryland His Change Of Direction is Deadly Just Look At The Crossovers He Did On Tyreke Evans and Andre' Miller .

[@niueanskier]

dayum he got hops

[@iDance1707]

he is a lucky man to play against his fav ball playa MJ !!

[@obiwashere]

coach phil warned...if oyu listen closely he says michael...as if to say you better watch your ankles

[@DaTriGGerr]

He Did Win an NBA Title

[@24allin]

respeccttt !! ai once was one of the greatest alive

[@nbaplaya8484]

damn I miss this Iverson

[@thez1111]

no he played both positions mainly point he came in as a point guard and because of his excellence offensively he was allowed to play the two guard possition because two guards score but at the core he is a scoring point guard similar to to the likes of kyrie irving but just had a higher scoring average

[@danield123456789]

you could see the hunger tht he brought from college before money set in

[@jjaytroche123]

Everybody compares him to the great scorers to over do it but just imagine if AI was anywhere near 6'6 how much more dominant he would of been !

[@CmanCorporations]

i know. and the first click where he undressed jordan! wow. i didn't know he was that nuts in his rookie year.. nor did i know he played with jordan.

[@doublenegative3790]

This man proved that size doesn't matter in the NBA and in basketball in general 2K should add this 76ers team in the future

[@jd3076]

J12's just got crossed by Reebok questions 😅😆

[@sk8r2221]

We aint talking bout practice. We talking bout the game

[@davidtolbert716]

Allen Iverson is one of many Gifted athletes who gave his Heart and Soul to the game of Basketball! We thank God for creating such a talent for us to watch and enjoy! Allen Iverson really left some big footprints for future generations to follow! Stay Strong, Peace(✌)!👊✊👍

[@azndude3600]

WOW!