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@I_WANT_MY_SLAW Жыл бұрын
No thanks
@Nellz1157 Жыл бұрын
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@lb3bodybuilding278 Жыл бұрын
This man started the shooting sleeve/arm sleeve and then it blew up across basketball, football, and baseball. Transcendent.
@fobbyP Жыл бұрын
Did he really? Now that I think about it I don’t really remember anybody pre 1996 wearing arm sleeves
@Godtyounz Жыл бұрын
Made the headband popular as well
@backwoods4l500 Жыл бұрын
Elbow injury was the start of the sleeve for Allen
@givemorexp Жыл бұрын
@@fobbyP Yes, AI was the first one to put on full length arm sleeve and everyone started doing it few years later. Also AI was the first one to wear rubberband bracelets. They became trendy in early and mid 00's.
@juliantobias2267 Жыл бұрын
That happened on accident bcuz he wasn't trying to make it a thing/popular. But teenagers etc coming up didn't know that ai wore it bcuz of that ball looking sack he was covering up, nd instead seen it as a fashion trend along with the headband n clothes etc.
@Sonnel_James Жыл бұрын
"if I die and came back I'd wanna be Allen Iverson all over again"
@mistertaz1994 Жыл бұрын
Same energy as Diogenes who screwed with Alexander the Great. "If I weren't Diogenes I too would want to be Diongenes"
@Mezmerizer4 Жыл бұрын
Allen changed the game both on and off the court
@Jayvon12455 Жыл бұрын
100 %
@iamhexoronii Жыл бұрын
Thanks captain obvious
@musiclover-cn7tb Жыл бұрын
Yes he did so many men rocked cornrows diamond earrings and tats don't forget the headband.
@hakeemolajuwon4352 Жыл бұрын
He ruined the game of basketball and ushered in the era of entitled, self centered, stat padding drama queens
@dripplaflare3356 Жыл бұрын
@@hakeemolajuwon4352 cry about it
@FreeAgent797 Жыл бұрын
He's literally my favorite athlete ever. Being a little kid and watching a guy like this go against giants and succeeding was very inspirational.
@curiouslymavismade Жыл бұрын
Still one of my childhood icons to this day. One of the flyest, EVER.
@101_Juice Жыл бұрын
One of the best ever. Seriously. MVP, all NBA, ALL STAR MVP, SCORING LEADER, 1st overall pick. We always love A.I
@doorihad105 Жыл бұрын
5-11 165lbs, 2001 MVP, 4 times scoring champ, 2 times NBA allstars MVP and an average of 26.7ppg in his 13year career in the NBA. Pound for pound one of the greatest player to ever play the game of basketball.
@Ontiming2023 Жыл бұрын
Ball hogging tho
@nasmaxfit Жыл бұрын
@@Ontiming2023averages the same career assists as Bron
@ccece6938 Жыл бұрын
@@nasmaxfit comparing career averages of a 12 year player to a 20 yr one is crazy and shameless
@MrTee1211 ай бұрын
@@Ontiming2023Did you watch Philly basketball 🤣…there was no body to pass the ball to
@moody527 Жыл бұрын
Absolute legend man I hope he realizes how much we love him!!
@musiclover-cn7tb Жыл бұрын
I know Allen always stayed real whether he was understood by the league or the media that was his stance this little man showed up and showed out.
@youngmelo1841 Жыл бұрын
I'm so happy I grew up watching him. If you've ever been a fan of Iverson, you're a fan forever
@reckless1216 Жыл бұрын
Man these youngins won’t know how it felt watching ai. If you didn’t live in the ai era where everyone had braids then you missed out
@feddi7693 Жыл бұрын
💯
@moon.mp3201 Жыл бұрын
Arguably one of the greatest guards of all time. 100% authentic and tough as nails.
@zayteer1657 Жыл бұрын
No rings so not even top 20 for me.
@Noisyhead818 Жыл бұрын
@@zayteer1657 horry must be in you’re top 5
@quetzalligarcia9524 Жыл бұрын
Well if it’s so easy go there and get one yours, especially when you got no one In your team and have to carry all over against Shaq and Kobe
@miguelsolis1839 Жыл бұрын
Iconic is an understatement. This first HOF spot could not have gone to anybody else in the NBA.
@ShaiExploresDaily Жыл бұрын
AI is a sport and cultural icon, the man was just himself at all times. The tattoos, cornrows, dress style and just the way he carried himself was a joy to behold. Thanks for all the memories Allen.
@lerebele1 Жыл бұрын
Iverson is just a real humble dude, a genuine Gemini. Wear his heart on his sleeve.
@marleyking4208 Жыл бұрын
This man has started a lot of the NBA accessories. He is the goat.
@j26Beezy Жыл бұрын
That herringbone chain story is craaaaaaazy 😂🤣
@theclosetguitarist6450 Жыл бұрын
STILL THE REALEST EVER...
@dec6p Жыл бұрын
my favorite player of all time
@ThraxioLarge Жыл бұрын
Ditto
@donnieb.8583 Жыл бұрын
When I think of early 2000s basketball.. I think of him 🅿️
@flyazzplayboy Жыл бұрын
Someone asked for Allen in the comment section to be next.. Right On Time
@blu12031985 Жыл бұрын
Facts I seen that yesterday on the deion GQ
@dtkwoo Жыл бұрын
Same
@ko-rp7ge Жыл бұрын
That's dope
@luwise8003 Жыл бұрын
Tattoos, Arm Sleeve, Cornrows, This man had the whole league dress like him and had the rules changed if that ain't influence idk what is.
@BrandonTheGreatest Жыл бұрын
How could you hate on AI? He's a legend.
@SubZero15 Жыл бұрын
I swear there was an era where everyone wanted to have braids, headband, and the baggie clothes. All because of AI
@lukeboyd4853 Жыл бұрын
I give a little bit of the credit to the style, especially the baggy shorts to the Fab 5.
@IAMNOTAYOUTUBER Жыл бұрын
He actually was a decent lyricist. Jewels went harrd 💎
@skdakidbme Жыл бұрын
He did have bars tho
@Andre7414 Жыл бұрын
Stop lying 🤦🏾♂️
@skdakidbme Жыл бұрын
@@Andre7414 he had bars his delivery just wasn’t tha best point blank period
@terrychaney6050 Жыл бұрын
I didn’t know his rap name was Jewels…that explains why in the low-budget movie “Crossover” Hot Sauce character’s name was Jewels and wore jersey #3 😮
@skdakidbme Жыл бұрын
@@terrychaney6050 yea bro his stage name was ‘Jewelz’ go back and check his Reebok A6 commercial with Jadakiss… A.I.’s bars and delivery was dope on just that lil small snippet of a verse. As for Hot Sauce, he was tha street ball version of A.I. looked alike played alike and all that… Sauce was tha truth
@ayoonine Жыл бұрын
Street ball culture really blew when A.I. was going crazy
@BigsmokeATL Жыл бұрын
Him and Mike Vick had so much influence on the sport . Real trendsetters
@quinton9291 Жыл бұрын
Newport News Virginia natives that brings swag N tha sport...
@bigwooolocsta9109 Жыл бұрын
The biggest style icon ya'll ever had on GQ. Period.
@MrTee1211 ай бұрын
Deion Sanders too
@kben24 Жыл бұрын
This dude was on another planet of iconic swagger… Allen Iverson like a superhero of fly a** energy!!
@thepac12andbig10suck Жыл бұрын
This man was a pioneer on the field with his style. Still see it today and not just in basketball, but in other sports as well
@patrickanderson3104 Жыл бұрын
ICONIC!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@asiaboo1682 Жыл бұрын
So handsome and wise.❤❤
@DLL8252 Жыл бұрын
I was born in 82', I seen alot of players come and go, and you A.I. was one of the greatest to ever do it. Innovative, inspiring, fearless, stylish, hella athletic, and I always felt by your personality that you was a real one as well, salute OG, and congratulations on your HOF and legendary status🫡🫡🫡
@LexDime Жыл бұрын
My favorite player of all time there is only one A.I and we were blessed to have him as a Sixer ❤️
@Ardns Жыл бұрын
Iverson is so Inspirational
@achildsheart4658 Жыл бұрын
The greatest natural talent of all time. Football and basketball number 1 in the country . My dude just didn’t like practice. And I love Allen . Things was just natural haha😂
@c-meezy765 Жыл бұрын
Wow! Haven't seen AI without a hat in awhile. The brother still looks good!
@qb335 Жыл бұрын
AI inspired everyone with his style💯🙏🏿❤️
@musiclover-cn7tb Жыл бұрын
Yes he did so many guys at school started getting tats the white boys with attitude he had them on their post malone white iverson drip lol 😆😂🤣.
@drejackson1000 Жыл бұрын
This guy hasnt aged either he barely looks over 35
@ItsDJNuName Жыл бұрын
Iconic. Legendary. Trail blazer. Every guard is walking the path that he paved. No rings, but impact reverberates for generations. Thank you, Allen!
@chitown85b Жыл бұрын
My favorite player of all time. This man was fearless and was himself always. It helped me do so as a kid. Be fearless and be you.
@xhefmix Жыл бұрын
One of the realest to ever touch the game. The answer 💯😤🙌
@shaylah2725 Жыл бұрын
the man is an icon. truly transcended the game of basketball. happy I was able to witness it ❤️
@roddyboethius1722 Жыл бұрын
Almost broke Jordan's ankles on that crossover
@musiclover-cn7tb Жыл бұрын
I liked his look he was representing himself whether the media or the league understood it or not he did him Allen's a legend for it.
@theenatashasheree Жыл бұрын
His VOICE😍 this man has oozed confidence forever and had ALL of us trying to emulate that in any capacity. LEGEND✨✨✨
@R33LMedia Жыл бұрын
Respect to the GOAT. Actually wearing my Iverson jersey while writing this 🔥True legend to the game
@KrusteyDaKlown Жыл бұрын
Growing up I wanted to be like Allen Iverson. He was my first hero.
@devinterry1309 Жыл бұрын
Allen Iverson is a nba legend
@MyAb111 Жыл бұрын
He will always be in my personal list of all time favorite players.
@mmjyt Жыл бұрын
Reporter - Allen, what’s your favorite food? Allen - Cheesesteak Reporter - Why? Allen - I saw Mike eating a cheesesteak once and I starting eating them.
@Alivirgo8.24 Жыл бұрын
LMAO surprise he never went fresh baldy
@tainanking Жыл бұрын
@@Alivirgo8.24 nah the bald thing is def not something to try especially when you got hair like him
@Andree3000 Жыл бұрын
@@Alivirgo8.24 lol Allen’s hair is too beautiful to go bald. His braids were a part of his iconic look.
@willstaywinning Жыл бұрын
@@tainanking in the 90s a lot of dudes were bald by choice cause of mike
@tjay6803 Жыл бұрын
@@willstaywinning not even jus tht dudes jus preferred they hair lower
@achildsheart4658 Жыл бұрын
Arguably the most naturally talented athlete of all time. How are you number 1 in football and basketball at the same time😂
@Alexanderthepraised9 Жыл бұрын
At 6’0 buck 50 unbelievable Pound for Pound
@soupkidd6825 Жыл бұрын
@@Alexanderthepraised9 He was actually like 5'11
@viniciusdesousasilva3774 Жыл бұрын
Revolucionário! Allen Iverson craque dentro e fora de quadra.
@loganrusso39 Жыл бұрын
Ai was a customer of mine at a bank I was the Branch Manager at... highlight of my banking career. He was such a personable, humble dude every time he came in. It was always such a trip to have him sitting in my office.
@nankir9673 Жыл бұрын
Iverson was short stature by NBA standards but his body type was perfect...he had long arms and long legs....that's why he was so good on defense and his short was rarely blocked....one of the most iconic and scorer ever
@anthonyrayfordii2605 Жыл бұрын
Its dope to see my favorite player. Do cool interviews like this. Reflect on his career and his influence on the culture. Salute! AI and GQ
@darenturner24 Жыл бұрын
Really dope interview. Being the same age when I first watched him in college, I felt like he represented young men our age to a T. And when he made it to the league he represented us even more. So when guys like him, Penny, Marbury, killed it on the court and got the respect they deserved, we all made it. Young, black, in love with the NBA, they made me proud as a peer.
@darrwinstewart7936 Жыл бұрын
Allen Iverson a real person. I met him at Hampton Mall in VA. He showed love to me and my lil cuzzo. Bra pulled in a purple Bentley with no security, iced out. We went to Limbs
@ollieshapland4796 Жыл бұрын
Could watch this vid 100x over. Ai speaks the truth
@Lime.17 Жыл бұрын
"The easiest thing in the world is to be yourself"
@SharpShoot3r_14 Жыл бұрын
It's actually not that easy as it sounds. Even A.I. had to pay for it.
@SME5724 Жыл бұрын
I’m happy to know how humble my childhood idol is and he said it himself he understands there was kids that look at him the way he looks at mike …. I wanted to be AI I could go on and on about all the things I had of his but I’ll just say he will always be my favorite player of all time … bubba Chuck “the answer” will always be one of the greats !
@NN-uu3re Жыл бұрын
Loved this interview. He showed a progression and a level of maturity. I bet a lot of people never thought he could. He was an excellent basketball player. I'm glad he said one thing that most of us should consider no matter your walk of life "Nobody does something like that alone". No matter what accomplishment I've ever had, I believe the same thing!
@BlackPower-qn2js11 ай бұрын
Salute 🫡 Allen Iverson greatest Lil guard to ever play in the NBA
@tainanking Жыл бұрын
Some just won’t know the impact this dude has to this day.
@MrEOM41 Жыл бұрын
Love that Guess t shirt outfit growing up in the 90s the Gold herringbone chain is iconic… these youngsters don’t know bout it 😎
@titodenino Жыл бұрын
this was one of the best times to be an NBA fan 🙌
@jblaze600 Жыл бұрын
Icon on every level. VA proud 🙏
@otech88 Жыл бұрын
That Rebook commercial is legendary!!!🔥🔥
@traceycamille Жыл бұрын
THAT MAN WILL FOREVER BE BEAUTIFUL!! HE IS THE GREATEST IN MY BOOK 💪🏽😍💗👑
@carlton2361 Жыл бұрын
Just a legend
@nicolasjones2929 Жыл бұрын
AI is a true undeniable GOAT.
@mrjonahwhite Жыл бұрын
True sports icon.
@jacobsworld9253 Жыл бұрын
So strange seeing a full faced Iverson lol. I'm so used to him being super slim like Ja Morant
@renderuntocaesarwhatiscaes2300 Жыл бұрын
Legendary Goat these are the words that come to mind when it comes to anything Ai… I cried when I broke the zipper on my AI’s.. I played in them forever one last time at the park outside they had they’re last run and the zipper broke on me. Not just the shoes. Ai made our whole style in that era. Big jerseys headbands the man is a walking legend in many ways.
@phineasthegreat_ Жыл бұрын
I love A.I. bro always shows love to the new kids and never been on some hating non sense like most of the retired players !!
@calebscherer906 Жыл бұрын
I love AI drippiest player of all time
@melvinpruitt3907 Жыл бұрын
A I ,style fly, crossover guy,true to the game... can't lie🏀🥾
@jimmyperales2179 Жыл бұрын
humble guy. love the interview!
@pol44r Жыл бұрын
Mike n Iverson have this vibe on court/game photos , surreal vibe
@tae2x866 Жыл бұрын
This man is a legit Icon, I wanted to be like Allen Iverson so bad when I started hooping 😂
@andre-le-bone-aparte Жыл бұрын
The Game - A.I. With The Braids
@Cheersthewinners Жыл бұрын
I love you Allen. You brought a lot of joy to Philly.
@notaflightreactsfan3706 Жыл бұрын
allen been trend setting you know!
@stevenweathers2989 Жыл бұрын
That’s crazy, if I died and came back I’d want to be Allen Iverson too!!
@sandraruiz3834Ай бұрын
I was in love with Allen and actually met him and his teammate in front of the hotel they were staying at. I was so hyped!
@ezile17 Жыл бұрын
The icon the heart of champion My alltime favorite player. Allen Iverson FOR3VER
@tjboylan20 Жыл бұрын
AI3 made me interested in basketball, Both my parents were from Philly and they told me about him. I wasn’t born when he played (03 baby) so as soon a KZbin came out I watched AI play. Still love the 76ers, now i don’t even watch basketball anymore
@Iksy Жыл бұрын
Allen Iverson, mr AI3 is on of the biggest Icons of Basketball and my childhood hero. never forget, when i saw him the first time and just realised "you don'T have to be a giant to play basketball" that was the day i got confident playing bball and got better. so much love for ai
@Heavily_Meditated Жыл бұрын
Forever love for A.I.
@elizahhoward6810 Жыл бұрын
A.i. a true icon
@J-Reverb Жыл бұрын
Fun fact, A.I is solely responsible for the NBA first starting a dress code for all their players. Lol ✊🏻
@Nisha-eh2bp Жыл бұрын
Iverson so real man!
@adam-ramos Жыл бұрын
This man is a basketball legend 💯
@GodSon91 Жыл бұрын
If different when mj came in the NBA but when Iverson for me came in was game changing a lot people forget in over look how every guard including curry was the descendent of Iverson give him his flowers 💐 🙏🏾💪🏽
@nukeboy4939 Жыл бұрын
Iverson in the late 90s watching as a teenager the crossovers, the shoes, the swag it was too hype.👍
@wesmyone9562 Жыл бұрын
A.I. one of the best ever, and still rocking them braids, as he should✊🏿
@cdelapaz5 Жыл бұрын
This guy is just incredible. I wish I was born with his talent.
@thadiscypal8874 Жыл бұрын
Congrats to my man Allen for another HOF in GQ. Nobody in my eyes did it better or was tougher.
@grassmaskrecords2408 Жыл бұрын
Iverson!!!💯💯💯💪💪💪🏀🏀🏀👑👑👑
@leenyp68808 күн бұрын
My favorite player of all time. Legend
@1motesfamily Жыл бұрын
This is the best I have seen AI look lately. I’m proud of this brother. You gave us all hope. You look healthy and happy bro. Congratulations