Allen Iverson single-handedly made the 76ers' black uniform iconic | Threads

Allen Iverson was both a once-in-a-generation talent and a singular influence on pop culture. And a year after he arrived in the NBA, the Philadelphia 76ers redesigned their jerseys, prominently featuring the color black. This is the story of how Iverson's impact -- and an affinity for motorcycles -- created a classic look. #NBA #Sports
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[@jordanmaddox4262]

As a sixers fan I wish they would bring these jerseys back today. It would be crazy seeing harden and embiid play in those classic all black jerseys

[@darnellwilliams8783]

Jordan Maddox exactly those would be the perfect City Throwback jerseys they should definitely do that next year and have the home court with the old logo too for certain games .

[@iri101]

@@darnellwilliams8783 they can call it the Simmons funeral jerseys

[@Twone979]

That would be so sick to see that in the NBA Finals this yr.

[@tru4342]

They will bring them back sooner or later

[@Closedeyewilly]

Yup. We should have been went back to black

[@pennyccw]

the goat. people champion. the answer!!

[@surrenderzo7973]

frrrr

[@JordanClemons]

The NBA will never see this level of energy ever again

[@Terror832]

2000s jerseys are so dope My favorites are the Warriors, Lakers, Wolves, Pistons, Sixers, and Cavs. Oh and baggy jerseys look so much cooler than these tighter jerseys we see today and even pre 90s.

[@edwinj]

These Sixers jerseys and the T-Mac Era star pattern Orlando Magic jerseys are some of my favorite of all time.

[@T.Sullivan]

Don’t forget the raptors jersey too

[@jona.scholt4362]

I like some of those jerseys because they are totally ostentatious and sometimes ridiculous and they are nostalgic since I was born in '84 and grew up with them. But many are downright ugly, and not in a good way. I personally think the sixers black uniforms is capital "F" Ugly. It also came at a time when every franchise was coming up with black alternates and the overwhelming majority of those were terrible. That said, I absolutely love the old Raptors jersey with the huge Dinosaur on the front. That is ridiculous in a good way. Also, the Suns purple jerseys and white jerseys of the early 90s with the streaking Sun/Basketball is one of my all time favorites. Though it wasn't as flashy, the Pacers uniforms of the mid 90s (not the ugly pinstripes) that have the yellow and gold "diagonal" on them are timeless; they were similar to the Blazers traditional uniform. As a Pistons fan I and everyone I knew at the time were extremely happy to be rid of the turquoise and burgundy of the Grant Hill era. Those things were hideous, though I have over time began to like them for being "so ugly it's almost good".

[@mohammedkhaleel7542]

The pistons teal jerseys were trash… had they been in black, they would have been successful

[@xingzeilol4656]

What a time man... what a time

[@denystoscano2547]

Bring’em back! Imagine the current squad plying with those jerseys. It would be insane if they did, especially for the playoffs!

[@tyrellcoleman3018]

Philly needs to bring the Iverson era black jerseys back

[@Passport_Ninja]

Legend.

[@seijisawamura5415]

The Reason why i’m a Sixers fan is this man right here. The one and only Allen Iverson. I love those Jerseys.

[@internet2055]

Bandwagon Macky John first you say it's because of Elton Brand and now you change and say because of Iverson

[@seijisawamura5415]

@@internet2055 I never said Elton Brand. It’s always been Iverson for me.

[@alexanderadonyae7937]

The Alternative blue 76ers jerseys was 🔥 too!

[@gohan3448]

One of the hardest jerseys ever

[@___Anakin.Skywalker]

Nah they look fugly

[@___Anakin.Skywalker]

An corny

[@jamesajiduah2001]

Those black jerseys were my favorite.

[@RocNMayne]

I don’t know why they haven’t brought these back yet there’s so much money to be made! They definitely have to do it next year with this squad we got

[@ProvenHueMan]

IVERSON is the GOAT of the people !!!

[@JohnSmith-nm4zd]

Iverson also made the headband, arm sleeve and baggy shorts look cool

[@Airaries26]

Sixers need this as a throwback uniform next season.

[@capbruhcorn]

I remember I copped the blue A.I jersey back in the summer of 2001 and then the black one later that Fall . Got them both from Eastbay catalog. Dope jersey’s. One thing missing from today’s NBA jersey’s. So many terrible and unimaginative uniforms. If this is a continuing series, they should do a story of the Bulls alternate black pinstripe jersey when Jordan returned in ‘95.

[@bhill005]

Back in the day when everybody on your local streetball courts wanted to be Iverson. I miss that heavily

[@whyusojelly7989]

I always said Curry took the NBA like AI did, even with MJ, Kobe and Duncan ect. Iverson fan base grew like crazy.

[@amiriserubiri1124]

To me, his always and will always be my inspiration and the G.O.A.T in the game 🏀

[@jessehargrove6737]

The blue Jersey too!

[@MattB.1]

Agreed!

[@11Pharcyde]

Bring the black back and that blue jersey they also rocked was fire

[@areoinstylz]

AI was that change the culture needed....til this day.....we still need this

[@brandonmoyd2942]

Those & the Lebron Cleveland Jerseys from 03-10 are my 2 all time favorites. I always wanted them to make a red one similar to the blue one so they can have a Black White Red & Blue 76ers Jersey

[@juice9dime]

One of the best NBA jerseys for sure. Still wear mine lol

[@nightrage4752]

The jerseys of that era were legendary. I wasn't even a Sixers fan but I would rock the black.

[@tomogrady821]

Allen Iverson and Pat Croce... that's a dynamic duo and the uniforms the SIXERS wore then were perfect for the team and the city.

[@jamesc0890]

The best 76ers uniform

[@nbarealtalker]

They need to bring back the blue style of this as well 🙌

[@hermanrjessiejr4430]

Loved those black uniforms!!!!!👏🏾💯👍🏾

[@nphilly420]

I was in 3rd grade in th suburbs of Philadelphia in 2001 I had all 3 jerseys the blue black and white. The blue was my favorite I still love Allen Iverson

[@giga.bates_]

This threads series is pure gold.

[@aresdagawd2324]

The Sixers GOAT jersey’s period

[@dacyndaquil]

These are the jerseys I grew up loving , I understand the modern remake of their classic red white and blue jerseys, because it’s Philly, where the US was born but these jerseys were fire and dope

[@moneymarr]

Those Jerseys were literally worn by the whole city at that time! Even the females made Jersey Dresses out of them here, before it became a thing everywhere else! 💯

[@nightwing4065]

The black 76ers jerseys those are FIRE! Harden should wear them during the playoffs!

[@timallen4816]

Iverson the 🐐🔥💪💪

[@rocsteadyh.o.g4247]

Bring them back!!!

[@KhoiNguyens]

Classic, Legendary.

[@dredaytonaway1800]

It will never be another A.I.

[@markeesebutler7762]

That black jerseys was childhood lol

[@hansolodolo92]

Had white black and blue…and a different pair of shoes to match each one…hat game was crazy too😂😂😂man those was the days

[@benhenderson8952]

Dude the reason Giannis played basketball 💯

[@MattB.1]

These and the blue ones were beautiful

[@SCRT]

Literally to the 1‎‎% whos reading this, God bless you, and may your dreams come true, stay safe and have a wonderful day. ‍‍‍‍💕

[@bigesmalls41]

He was definitely a KING!!

[@mylastaltsrrsly5967]

love that jersey feeling like buying one today

[@devvv4616]

his influence was more than just his game

[@kenk4269]

The answer.🔥🔥❤

[@westleystone6577]

He really did.

[@mikeblaze7424]

Favorite player ever

[@11quinlin]

Black jerseys is what they needed when jimmy was there

[@wade_county]

He gets to wear them in Miami :)

[@KingKCA]

Iconic and they should bring them back

[@sonofpaper5722]

Coldest jersey in league history

[@hazethomas4603]

My favorite jersey

[@kingsharp2088]

I HAD THIS JERSEY IN HIGH SCHOOL THE NIKE SWINGMAN IT WAS UNMATCHED 💯💎🔥💙🖤❤️🤍

[@MikeJay-on5tt]

Imagine if Allen Iverson with guys like KD,Lebron,Giannis,Steph,Jokic,Embiid or Kawhi Leonard tho.

[@GoGetYourShinebox]

1:24 that's rare!!

[@T.Sullivan]

I like the blue ones best

[@MATTYAMBZ]

When they bring these back, it’s only right they bring the court back too 🔥

[@JordanClemons]

The Answer!

[@chrisisslick]

Those were live, but I think I like those blue 2000s ones slightly better

[@uptownmarcus215]

🔥🔥🔥

[@AlonzoJ130]

The dazzle jersey era was the best

[@Ryan-jx2um]

💪🏼

[@Joseph-lz5er]

Larry Brown deserves a lot of credit assembling a defensive team around AI and putting him at the two guard. AI would not have had the winning success without Larry Brown.

[@RaidenNexus97]

I think these 76ers jerseys are the most iconic jerseys of the 21st century

[@aleksandarhadjov8536]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ME-tn6cf]

Sixers need to bring back these jerseys

[@markmilitant]

Why did they take out the black jersey that jersey and the gold wizards jersey was elite fire 🔥

[@ronelldeadrick9252]

11 year old me with the black jersey on. Durag on. Finger bands and headband on.

[@pedrolima1319]

The Tupac of nba, the better definition that i've ever heard about him

[@cinderblock5651]

First and only jersey I will ever own

[@pablosolimeo2006]

AI is the reason why Giannis plays basketball

[@chuccybrown1631]

TIME TO ROLL BABE!! TIME TO ROLL BUBBA💪🏿🙌🏿

[@wardisan10]

The black jerseys were tough

[@warlockmagic3416]

AI deserved so much more than what the 76ers could give him. Imagine had Philly had Shaq instead of the Lakers?? 🤫🏆🏀 Kobe who?? Shaq was the reason they won.

[@manniesupasport7977]

Hush with the Kobe slander clown

[@beautifulloser8074]

Nobody can do a cross over like A.I.

[@zzZigs]

I was in first grade and had both the black and white AI jerseys

[@hermanrjessiejr4430]

👌🏾👏🏾👍🏾💯

[@TATNThisAintThatNetwork]

Da Bulls rocked the black jersey first. MJ rocked the baggie shorts first. Vibrate ❤️Luv

[@cannibalmanimal2336]

They need to wear the black Chuck kit when they play BK

[@youngmelo1841]

Watching this made me feel 8 again

[@mubeenabdullah2227]

My favourite NBA jersey EVER ! 🔥🔥🔥

[@amierphromphilly6160]

Fr. He really did tho. We were hoping to get em back. Instead they just let Ben have influence on the black city unis last year.

[@GoGetYourShinebox]

ESPN acting like they weren't criticizing AI back then for his choice of attire smh

[@Mac2Real]

ESPN is peeping that Cosgrove korzimba flem lo bag and decided to do their own 😂 not as good yet but good ideas so far. Will be watching

[@kidlightning1736]

I got that black jersey at the house

[@Phillygoat1983]

Black was it in the 2000s 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@devvv4616]

arm sleeves too

[@collinsk85]

GO SIXERS!!! 🔥🔥🔥🏀🙌🏾

[@SuperAtrain23]

Why don’t the 76ers ever mention Chuck

[@jayburnham3994]

If Harden and embiid win a title they should bring these back the following year

[@WattsRaider]

Yep and I got one on my wall and the 2000 Iverson shoes to match in 2022. And I'm a Laker fan .Lol sucks for y'all.

[@c.h.5510]

What about Snow, McKie, Mutombo etc 🤣

[@unbiasedjisoostan3716]

Still the illest jersey design in league history.

[@anonymoustiper185]

The beard moved... It spreads... His beard moved

[@ronuy4206]

Korver looking like that awkward white kid teammate of yours who could bury those corner 3s all day

[@UCJInlzu1DhjQOOc3omg0FtQ]

imagine iverson and shaq on the same team. how many championships?

[@emjayel4509]

A.I. = Philly

[@brianbachmeier34]

The 1996-97 uniforms were awesome. Not a fan of the black color.