Dwyane Wade Gives Allen Iverson His Flowers: "You are the culture"

Dwyane Wade honors his presenter Allen Iverson during his Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement speech.
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[@Julezredz1]

AI deserve that speech. Much respect to D Wade

[@mikelopia0099]

The" thug" culture. The thug image. Black americans have got to be the dumbest group of people on the planet. Slavery really did a number them. Asking young black men to dress and carry themselves like respectable adults was just too much for the bastard children of single mothers. They prefer to carry themselves like clowns. Stick to his play on the court where he was great and leave the rest in the garbage. David stern was 100% right institute the dress code in the NBA. Blacks apparently have to be treated like children in this country. By the way I'm a black man before the racist comments start coming my way. I was just raised by a real black man and a real black queen.

[@trentyates418]

Every word was inspirational

[@muteehall]

@@trentyates418 yes he did but if give AI his props than you gotta give MJ his because Jordan was AI role model and hero...MJ started the baggy shorts era that Iverson build on and made it cool for the hood to rock it...

[@OhyesSofresh]

Dwayne Wade is gay

[@trentyates418]

@@muteehall couldn’t agree with you more

[@skipg73]

That almost made me cry, that's why Iverson will always get my respect.

[@philminor2880]

I did WADE was really HONORABLE by giving him tribute on his day I watched this over and over looked like AI was getting choked up AI my fav player since GTown

[@trentyates418]

Same here

[@martinmiles208]

@@trentyates418-😅-

[@bunkbed643]

Iverson was like Jordan in his era in the sense of how many people he inspired to want to play basketball

[@ricardobrown8059]

Facts

[@presidentialkingdom2201]

Allen Vince kobe and shaq were the most popular players in those days. Good times man…

[@blackestknightx8881]

​@@presidentialkingdom2201not really

[@letmetellyousomethin9410]

That’s why Lebron won’t ever come close to genuine goat talk. Lebron didn’t inspire kids to watch and play basketball. That’s why the nba suffered in ratings while he was was the "face" of the nba.

[@ellis5882]

braindead @@letmetellyousomethin9410

[@artofsoul]

Wow, I don't know if that could have been said any better. Props to D Wade for sharing his spotlight to honor the man that inspired him. AI was a cultural icon.

[@Jose-pq9rq]

No Props 2 Wade after he let his little boy turn into a girl all for propaganda and more money and to let the World know that what he did was right, why doesn't he play ball with a dress on if is so right with him ,I would not accept anything from him, he is a Creep.

[@themostbeautifulwomaninthe9160]

A.I was probably thinking “well give me some of your money then” They can compliment all they want, but if he’s still broke like that, then he’s probably thinking “give me some money” the whole speech 😹

[@charlesturner5139]

​@@themostbeautifulwomaninthe9160Now why would you think he's broke and if so why bring that up now? 😕 You do know He Has A Lifetime Contract with Reebok and other things still going right....I don't think he can never really be broke. Maybe not what he use to have but not broke.

[@themostbeautifulwomaninthe9160]

The reason I said that he was broke was because he said he was broke on TV some years ago. But, I didn’t know that he had a lifetime contract with Reebok so, if he has endorsements & deals, then great for him

[@jeffp.6349]

His shoes were awesome

[@MarkRothbardt-pg7lg]

6’ 1” 165 pounds doesn’t sound like an NBA player. As a Sixers fan, I watched him night after night play with everything he had. He was fearless, driving the lane and taking all those 7 foot big men could give him. He’d softly bank the ball off of the backboard and into the net. Then he’d hit a step back 3. Then he’d break someone’s ankles with a crossover and hit a 10 footer. He was relentless. He wore out defenses. He won 4 scoring titles. He was an 11 time All-Star. He was The NBA MVP. He is in the Hall of Fame. He is, pound for pound, the best ever.

[@doubleeph8920]

I don't disagree with that! Jordan even said if he AI was 4 or 5 inches taller he'd have been in the GOAT conversation.

[@Alex-gl4qn]

Fun Fact: Iverson was actually 5'7 but he wore 8 pairs of socks that made him appear taller

[@truthtruth9056]

​@@Alex-gl4qnlol no way stop making up story

[@sonnyallagonez5776]

Straight Facts!

[@jeffery2350]

HE WAS A BEAST FAM !

[@terrancesheppard8605]

I hope AI get some kind of credit for his history in the NBA, but what Wade said spoke for millions of us and that's more than a club in its own ways

[@terancewright8894]

Allen Iverson changed the culture in the NBA. Everybody didn't like his style the do- rags, braids, and tattoos because they thought it was ghetto and thuggish so it didn't fit their narrative of what an NBA player should look like or act like on and off the court. But Allen didn't give a damn and he rocked it anyway. He allowed his game to speak for him. A.I. was a trendsetter and a bad man on the court. He backed up his swag by destroying his opponents and leaving it all on the court. I highly respect Allen Iverson.

[@mugetsu_15]

definitely. he been getting a lot of flowers as of late, and deservedly so.

[@mikelopia0099]

The" thug" culture. The thug image. Black americans have got to be the dumbest group of people on the planet. Slavery really did a number them. Asking young black men to dress and carry themselves like respectable adults was just too much for the bastard children of single mothers. They prefer to carry themselves like clowns. Stick to his play on the court where he was great and leave the rest in the garbage. David stern was 100% right institute the dress code in the NBA. Blacks apparently have to be treated like children in this country. By the way I'm a black man before the racist comments start coming my way. I was just raised by a real black man and a real black queen.

[@edg456]

Corporate America (which the NBA is a part of) will never embrace the real ones. They have always tried to erase them from history. That will never take away from what AI contributed and what represents.

[@iJuanGutierrez]

Trueee

[@javianjohnson8746]

I love how Allen Iverson is always showing love to the current generation of NBA players, and to see it repaid back on a stage like this, I know that was such a special/emotional moment for him. We love you A.I. ! ❤

[@jonathanwashington9199]

Allen Iverson Would've Been A God In Today's NBA

[@Phillygoat1983]

​@@jonathanwashington9199Facts ppl need to know how great he was at 6ft tall

[@jonathanwashington9199]

@@Phillygoat1983 Imagine Allen Iverson Vs. Stephen Curry

[@RAPSNINO]

@@jonathanwashington9199 A.I. vs Steph? WOOOOWEEEE!!!!

[@sunnyboy8644]

A.I. would of cook steph and any other guards in the league lol @@jonathanwashington9199

[@RedZoneBroward]

Don’t know if there’s any other former player better to relay that message to AI than Wade. Beautiful message

[@mikelopia0099]

The" thug" culture. The thug image. Black americans have got to be the dumbest group of people on the planet. Slavery really did a number them. Asking young black men to dress and carry themselves like respectable adults was just too much for the bastard children of single mothers. They prefer to carry themselves like clowns. Stick to his play on the court where he was great and leave the rest in the garbage. David stern was 100% right institute the dress code in the NBA. Blacks apparently have to be treated like children in this country. By the way I'm a black man before the racist comments start coming my way. I was just raised by a real black man and a real black queen.

[@presidentialkingdom2201]

Only other dude that could’ve done it to this level would’ve been kobe

[@RedZoneBroward]

@@presidentialkingdom2201 agreed

[@JustinBlaze88]

@@presidentialkingdom2201Respectfully, I disagree. Allen Iverson and Kobe Bryant came into the league in the same year. It’s more fitting to see that players younger than him that came in after him know how much Allen Iverson impacted and influenced them

[@presidentialkingdom2201]

@@JustinBlaze88 respectfully, I read your comment and I could care less. Kobe and AI were rivals and had a great deal of respect for each other. If you’re unaware, do your googles. Your contemporaries can influence you to be a better version of yourself which is what AI and kobe did for each other.

[@lomonso6346]

This was one of the best HOF speeches ever.

[@skipg73]

Iverson is the culture for life, he took the heat for all black people for keeping it real.

[@mikelopia0099]

The" thug" culture. The thug image. Black americans have got to be the dumbest group of people on the planet. Slavery really did a number them. Asking young black men to dress and carry themselves like respectable adults was just too much for the bastard children of single mothers. They prefer to carry themselves like clowns. Stick to his play on the court where he was great and leave the rest in the garbage. David stern was 100% right institute the dress code in the NBA. Blacks apparently have to be treated like children in this country. By the way I'm a black man before the racist comments start coming my way. I was just raised by a real black man and a real black queen.

[@candylibra]

One of the realist!

[@newera5238]

Yepp!!!💯💯

[@heygerald]

Wow. God was in that room. Pure class from D-Wade. Well deserved, AI. We love you!

[@beriljoseph6502]

God 😂 Bloffeur

[@megacurlerer]

Which God? Jesus? Allah? Zeus?

[@carlrice1774]

Had to ruin the whole thing by bringing up a magical sky wizard.

[@heygerald]

@@JohnDoe-11 lol bro. Why you so upset?

[@heygerald]

@@carlrice1774 One day you won’t bother with negative comments. I can feel it:)

[@jonasjacobsen9702]

D Wade is a really good speaker. Love both these guys.

[@wh2804]

Wow. D-Wade is a serious wordsmith. What a speech.

[@XChronicHash]

Right? When did he become so eloquent

[@stefankovacevic2596]

For sure someone wrote that🤣🤣

[@jordanweller7485]

From a different kind of AI

[@darshloaf]

He's been a good speaker for years...& the words are pretty clearly his based on their genuine nature.

[@baazbana]

@@jordanweller7485😂

[@qceaz11]

Easily Top 5 HOF Speaches Ever

[@slamdunk2270]

Wade is so smart, kindhearted and charismatic. Love him so much. To have enter the HoF same time as Tony , Pop and Dirk is picture perfect.

[@tainanking]

AI is the meaning of "hall of fame". He did everything but win a ring. He's right there under MJ in terms of influence. If you grew up in the 2000s, chances are that you probably saw more AI jerseys than any other.

[@Savethedate757]

Facts

[@shawnburks6362]

And cornrows

[@TetrisPimp]

Takes a Team to win a 💍. AI is the pound/pound GOAT

[@Phillygoat1983]

Just blessed to him play for my city for 10 hall of fame yrs

[@sunbutma4285]

I would agree if I didn’t grow up in the SoCal area. Kobe Bean Bryant was the most worn Jersey. Although I did own a AI jersey too. Hahaha

[@Vibe1123]

2 of my favourite players ever. Can’t believe I’m really watching DWade give his hall of fame speech. Time truly flies.

[@EmorSceneForME]

When I moved to FL it was same year he arrived to Miami and I watched his 1st game and saw him grow to be great, Dwade is a legend

[@niram3527]

Me too bro, wha gwuan trini?

[@Vibe1123]

@@niram3527 Yoo what you saying g

[@PACNYY]

It's nice seeing the 3rd and 4th best shooting guards of all-time showing respect to each other.

[@gsoma4022]

Who's 1st or 2nd??

[@genesis1400]

Mj and kobe@@gsoma4022

[@icecoldf]

C'mon son...MJ and Kobe@@gsoma4022

[@rappingiseasy]

​@@gsoma4022kobe and Jordan

[@ToukaV]

@@gsoma4022 you didn't just ask that bruh?

[@lashunebrown7405]

Dwyane Wade is a class act for giving Allen Iverson his child hood hero his flowers for motivating him. Most people wouldn't even give the people they looked up too there credit, I respect D. Wade for this.. Almost had me in tears

[@1trl2]

That was beautiful D-wade. The answer is "The culture" for the last 27 years of the basketball world. Black boys & girls from the inner-city AKA the hood AKA the ghetto across America idolize & embrace him including myself imitated his swagger and appearance. Thank you D-wade for giving AI his recognition, praise and flowers! 💐🐐👏👏

[@mikelopia0099]

The" thug" culture. The thug image. Black americans have got to be the dumbest group of people on the planet. Slavery really did a number them. Asking young black men to dress and carry themselves like respectable adults was just too much for the bastard children of single mothers. They prefer to carry themselves like clowns. Stick to his play on the court where he was great and leave the rest in the garbage. David stern was 100% right institute the dress code in the NBA. Blacks apparently have to be treated like children in this country. By the way I'm a black man before the racist comments start coming my way. I was just raised by a real black man and a real black queen.

[@houseapartment5344]

💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@briensmith1015]

Great words from DWade, that's what the culture needs to hear more of, telling the next man what he reps is good for us. Respect to both these guys💯👏👏👏👏👏

[@mikelopia0099]

The" thug" culture. The thug image. Black americans have got to be the dumbest group of people on the planet. Slavery really did a number them. Asking young black men to dress and carry themselves like respectable adults was just too much for the bastard children of single mothers. They prefer to carry themselves like clowns. Stick to his play on the court where he was great and leave the rest in the garbage. David stern was 100% right institute the dress code in the NBA. Blacks apparently have to be treated like children in this country. By the way I'm a black man before the racist comments start coming my way. I was just raised by a real black man and a real black queen.

[@trentyates418]

Iverson definitely deserves his 💐. He changed the game, this dude is pretty much one of the best influencers of the game today, you will always be my favorite player Iverson. 👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾

[@evanseekins517]

Wanted to like but you had 24

[@jordannelsonganadosjr7390]

Growing up seeing this man how he played is truely amazing and inspiring "THE FLASH"🔥🔥

[@EmorSceneForME]

I saw him his 1st game when he came to Miami which was same year I moved to FL it was the most pleasant thing I've ever experienced sports wise watching a player grow to be a legend

[@joshcrouch9298]

As a AI fan from the beginning that speech was heart felt. 👏🏼 kudos to Wade for the respect

[@Idontlikethatshit.]

D Wade has gained a next level of respect for that speech..Bravo

[@Begone2332]

It's about time A.I got a recognize too

[@adimihir]

These heartwarming moments are a pleasure to watch!

[@stephenschrenk]

For those who ever had questioned him. You just got “The Answer”. Well said DWade

[@MH-bv3hc]

Man this was truly amazing. Growing up I loved watching A.I. he will forever be my favorite player of all time. To be honest I actually stopped watching basketball for about 5 years once he left the nba. To this day no player will ever compare to The Answer!!! All the love and best my brother. #3 forever

[@Blasphemy84]

Damn, mad respect to D. Wade for this tribute it was well deserved.

[@TheBaylor22]

Wonderful tribute from one truly fabulous player to another! Bravo!!!

[@marjoriecoleman8280]

This was a beautiful speech to A1, well deserved for the both of you! ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@vukica33]

I say we start calling him The Culture now. Allen Iverson, The Culture.

[@tjaythepoet]

We love you Ai ! The city of Philadelphia and the entire world

[@alrozay1050]

That brotherly real love!! RESPECT 🙌 🙏🙏

[@aj3974]

This made me shed some tears. These were two of my favorite players from my favorite teams when I was a teen. I loved this moment for D Wade, but I love it even more because of the fact that he shared it with AI. Truly speaks volumes. This is the type of respect and love that our community needs.

[@katrinasprowl2330]

Goodness!!! Yes giving Al his flowers!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jamespulliam3672]

He gave AI his flowers at his hall of fame induction that's class

[@sassyfrass7029]

I’m in tears….and that rarely happens. What a wonderful tribute and well deserved!

[@janicehinds2590]

I LOVE ALLEN IVERSON, Can't drill a ball to save my life but when A.I. got a hold of that ball it was like a bullet on the court. That legend played with heart!

[@nathanbedfordforest]

Wade will forever, forever have my respect for this power move.

[@jesse-ld1fz]

Iverson is top 10 all time greats

[@GoGetYourShinebox]

AI was amazing but he doesn't quote cut top 10 imo. In his prime he was a serious problem though to anyone

[@riptaye]

@@GoGetYourShinebox as far as impact/influence he’s top 10 maybe top 5

[@rodgibbons9247]

AI is a GOAT without a ring. You can't say that about too many players. He's my #1 shooting guard AI

[@tactmatic]

@@rodgibbons9247over MJ and Kobe?

[@rodgibbons9247]

@tactmatic I said he's my #1 in a SG. I didn't connect to kobe or MJ but AI was different.

[@MrLomangaya89]

Powerful! thank you Dwade for giving that speech to one of the greatest point guard. And you also deserve all the flowers!!

[@timeTravellin]

Wade got me all choked up like he's talking to me up there.🤣

[@dontcrossme4120]

This was so raw, real and heartfelt ❤ Much respect to D Wade and to thee unapologetically Allen Iverson ✊🏾

[@afrothunder8833]

Allen has been so underrated. He deserves so much more.❤

[@rafros7327]

He's so right and it's crazy how overlooked Ai has become throughout the years

[@user-cy4wh4lq2w]

Allen Iverson is at the top of my list. He is in my top 12. We are from the same area and know some of the same people. I have seen him at an event or two. He is touchable. I am 14 years older than him and was in I was in the Army serving in Europe during his high school and college years his accomplishments crossed the oceans. Much respect to this young man. We love you A.I. “The Answer”. D Wade you are a remarkable talent, what a joy it is to see both of you on stage. I applaud you, and I am thankful that I was able to see you play. I admire you as a husband, father, son, sibling, and how you treat your friends and associates. You deserve the NBA Hall Of Fame. I salute you

[@XMAN4708]

You talking about Practice!!! What a wonderful tribute to AI by D. Wade! We all have those that encouraged and motivated us. We must let others know the impact they have made on us! 🙏🏾 ❤️ 🙏🏾

[@shareedavis5610]

Iverson was fighting back tears the whole time (so was I) lol... Well said, Dwayne.👏🏾

[@samsmitty313]

Dam that speech was the ultimate respect for AI right there. Think I seen a tear in Iverson eye

[@WWE2KUNIVERSEELITE]

One of the best HOF speeches ever.

[@kwam90210]

Much love and respect to both Influential players of the game of basketball. Awesome speech Wade 🤝🏾💯

[@cassieleonarda3905]

Absolutely amazing. All facts, couldn’t have been said better. I’m so glad Allen got to receive these words on this stage.

[@michaelslater1261]

Allen really needs to hear that. It’s good to see his humble side. Give him his flowers 😢

[@thapryorfam7943]

A.I. made tattoos popular, too 💪

[@pauljohn0001]

Nah, if was dennis rodman

[@GoGetYourShinebox]

Rodman was tatted up before AI. I remember Tupac had everyone wanting tattoos. But it started before that

[@hardprimer]

Dennis rodman had tattoos but he didn't make everybody want to have them A.I. did that. He made it the thing to do

[@pimpmastaa101]

*Tupac

[@micpango]

@@pauljohn0001 don 't be stupid no one wanted to be like Rodman lmao

[@LeonardoSilva-ih9ld]

I became a Heat fan because of that squad with Alonzo Mourning and Tim Hardaway Sr. But The Answer was my favorite player by the time MJ left the Bulls for good. Great to see two of my biggest NBA idols sharing this moment.

[@robertlesuer2755]

Deep respect for Dwayne Wade, for giving Allen Iverson his props, respect 💪🙏❤️👊💯.

[@IAMUNUAMI]

Allen Iverson, the real “AI.” Thank you D. Wade.

[@curlslegitbaby2981]

Iverson left his heart on the court every single time. How could not respect that?

[@dontethomas7925]

I'll buy that. I followed Chuck like I knew him. Hoyas fan was living in VA in bad news, Norfolk, during his sixer years. He was RAW

[@newera5238]

I’m not crying 🥹🥹🥹🥹 you are! 💯💯🙏🙏

[@pernellamorris4811]

That was my son's hero. A. I. was the Best trendsetter in 🏀 of ALL times. U are the MAN Allen Iverson.

[@restlessmind5770]

Awesome words . Greater meaning. Heartfelt by us all. Thank you both.

[@Gabriel-xq6tn]

Truly touching.

[@jamaalmike8611]

Everybody In The Crowd Has Been Crossed By This Man.

[@Hibbs4Prez]

I will forever love Wade for this.

[@jacqueline2334]

Love this. Great speech 🙌🏼

[@shellysheltonassociatesllc4885]

I love Allen Iverson!! Beautifully said D Wade!!! Wow!!! 🎉🎉🎉😢

[@Pinesol605]

Allen was holding back his tears. We love you AI!

[@stevekimbrough6366]

Beautiful I love and respect these 2 gentlemen what a beautiful gift to see and the beautiful talents these 2 gentlemen have. May God continue to bless these 2 and every beautiful individual on this page. Therefore we as people are all equal.

[@danielnelson6903]

Man AI getting his flowers just made my day man. Well Deserved🔥🔥

[@agusta6587]

D-Wade, that was ‘special’.

[@barlowbrian521]

Both of them have been greatly appreciated 🍾💯✌🏾

[@unclefreddymacxshow8823]

I agree we love you A.I and D.wade....hall of Fame

[@patriciapatton8031]

That’s my Boy!!! He was an inspiration to watch he is the Goat!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@dabeardsmen3621]

I love that brotherly love✊🏾

[@BRBallin1]

Every speech from this class was unique and emotional it their own way

[@StringerBell92]

Don’t forget the sleeve 😬

[@wilsoneusebio777]

Happy to se Wade giving respect to Allen IVERSON, the GREATEST NBA player of late 90's and early 2000's and My Favorite of All Time. 😃👍🏻👏🏻✊🏻🙏🏻🙌🏻✝️

[@Frank-Mastro7]

2 Of the All Time Greats on And off the court!

[@shellysheltonassociatesllc4885]

Yessss!!! Beautifully said!!😢

[@pearlinehudson3526]

Wow!!! Couldn't have said it any better!!

[@sharonyork1547]

Beautiful tribute! ❤❤❤

[@trupac8425]

Sports fans appreciate Ivy like D-Wade does.... Phenom in highschool football on both sides and a NBA GOAT (Greatest Of A Time)

[@DavidJohnson-ym4qw]

Incredible words.. Wow

[@ronaldcoleman4902]

Now thats respect ❤bless him

[@laurarobinson4273]

THAT'S WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT BLACK LOVE AND RESPECT SOMETHING POSITIVE!!!

[@Rebmetpes4]

This is the Realest of Real Talk; that 3 connection right thrre!

[@shondalavett8292]

Honorable ❤

[@mervcharles8365]

My two all time favorite players!!!!

[@shadapakap]

Been watching the NBA since the Jordan era but it was AI who made me fall in love with basketball.

[@seabrook1976]

It's so unbelievably satisfying to see one of my all time favorites get the love and respect he's due while he's here to get it.

[@commonsense5077]

I cried and I'm a man. That's how you uplift your brother.

[@jaymilla6323]

Respect ✊ I like when the legends pay homage to each other it’s a beatiful thing to experience

[@mrpsycholeojoey87]

Excellent tribute between the greatest short man of the 2000s to the greatest short man of the 2010s. Curry is the greatest short man of the 2020s. God Bless.

[@bajgy007]

yow I was 14 years old when thosee hall of famers were playyin ball . This ceremony is a true honour to watch, really reminds me of the old days.I feel blessed. Congrats Again to,Pop, Tony ,Pau,Dwayne Wade,Dirk and Becky Hammon for the hall honor. Y'all in your Prime would kill it in today's game

[@Blessed-tn1wd]

So very well deserved. AI is one of a kind. Miss him in the game ❤❤❤❤

[@rahsheamdaniels3830]

I love these guys.

[@skaterobicsadmin7153]

I will always love Allen A.I. Iverson

[@zellhudson1830]

THANK YOU D WADE WELL SAID