Kyle Korver On How Allen Iverson Gave Him The Confidence He Needed To Succeed In The NBA

[@emmanuelmoses7249]

The way JJ and Kyle would the catch on the run and shoot in stride was a thing of beauty. Not many great shooters mastered that shot

[@nickth3many]

Then they not great lmao

[@HoodNinjaichi]

Chris Mullin and Peja Stojakovic had that full speed pull up 3 also. A thing of beauty.

[@mdhcccc]

@@nickth3many lmao they are absolutely great shooters. Some of the best in the history of the game

[@Awsme_J]

@@HoodNinjaichi peja was ridiculous at one point like he was a sniper hes one of the most underrated shooters people never really bring him up

[@khaleel9508]

@@mdhcccc he's not talking about JJ and Kyle. The "great" shooters who haven't master it is who he's talking about.

[@tombystander]

Swear when them older dudes show faith in u as a youngin that's all u need.

[@officialthomasjames]

Yup, I love how AI still supports the young guys today. Such a beast.

[@chadstrong7291]

💯

[@trelavon724]

imagine if kobe and jordan did this for kwame

[@dewmontain123]

It stays engraved in your head. Especially when its someone you look up to. I think about my dad and things he would tell me when i was younger. "Dont fold under pressure. Cool calm and collected."

[@sidneyhill7064]

Absolutely

[@IcemanFabian]

I feel like Kyle isn't appreciated as much as he should be, dude's one of the best sharpshooters in the whole league he's not no slouch dude can ball.

[@PeteringYT]

Never forget, He got traded for a printer.

[@tystuntin]

@@PeteringYT and a fresh pack of pens

[@beans8445]

Never forgot this american sniper, My favorite player next to jimmy buckets.

[@MrSuperman957]

He's got the record for single season 3pt Percentage.

[@Purlypurlington]

I feel like he’s respected where I’m from at least chicago fan here thibodeau used him boobooly but me and the homies know he’s one of the ones

[@lamonimita3422]

I notice that while some members of the media shoot Iverson down, it's almost a unanimous air of respect and props from actual NBA players. This proves to me that respect from your peers and actual professionals really says it all.

[@beedebawng2556]

People in the trenches have to lose their egos to survive. So, in that sort of an environment talent and ability speak for themselves. Your social background can't make you a great NBA player. Meanwhile, the media mostly consists of yuppies who would normally thumb their noses up at someone like AI in normal society. They would erroneously assume that they're better humans than he is.

[@chadf1368]

Exactly

[@chriscc14]

@@beedebawng2556 spot on 👌🏻

[@veedee4860]

I haven’t heard or read any of AI’s teammates ever say anything bad about him.

[@broeats8186]

Its a lot like westbrook hate...

[@GoldenWind30]

If only Korver stayed 1 more year on the Bucks he would've been an NBA champion.

[@drazoblacko]

fr

[@Faerghast]

Based Reinhardt

[@willsmith8372]

@@Faerghast no me

[@MLGBrotherhood]

Didn’t his twin or brother pass away ? Isn’t that way he wasn’t on the team

[@sergiovanni5989]

Didn’t he win 1 in Cleveland

[@ilovejesus6343]

"Yo Korver play some defense!" LOL! It was probably me. Love my city!

[@IsmokeHiphopLive]

rip to Kyle LITTLE BROTHER THAT PASS WHILE BACK.

[@mshaleeasterling9411]

Most people don’t even remember this smh big ups to you bro

[@hershelfowler6257]

UMKC

[@checkinaintcheatin3371]

I smoke I swear we watch all the same videos trip out in the comment section for my name you’ll start seeing it

[@jamesevans6271]

Hope he wasn't sacrificed.

[@checkinaintcheatin3371]

@@jamesevans6271 why wait tell the end of his career to sacrifice doesn’t make sense lol wow can’t believe where this convos going ????

[@BlockzHD_]

Allen iverson will forever be the answer

[@PinkPanther69]

Two of the games greatest shooters, and you'd never know looking at them right there lmao

[@JamesEarlBonez]

And that is not the case, not even top 10

[@db-hj9cu]

@@JamesEarlBonez like he said 2 of the games greatest shooters

[@jgray1831]

@@JamesEarlBonez as if 11th best shooter wouldn’t also be one of the greatest

[@sammyttheg412]

@@JamesEarlBonez you don't think Kyle Korver 5th all time on the all time three list isn't a top 10 shooter all time?

[@PinkPanther69]

@@JamesEarlBonez Where do you rank on the best shooters of all time list? Probably lower than these two guys haha

[@avenueq]

You rarely hear from Kyle but when you do, it’s always very articulate and humble. I love the fact that he ALWAYS gives A.I the credit he deserves

[@seize3]

As a Philly fan, Korver was a true OG for the 3. Very underrated player.. Wish we could've brought him back, Iguodala, and Lou Will

[@avenueq]

I genuinely share those sentiments however it’s more like I wish they woulda WANTED to come back. The opportunity was there imo smh

[@DMac-vj7bi]

Not gone lie, Philly would've been instant champ contenders with this lineup

[@avenueq]

@@DMac-vj7bi if they were all primed? For SURE🤦🏾‍♂️ smh

[@EdwardElfigo]

@@avenueq Iggy still ended up being an all star in Philly, and went to 7 NBA finals, winning four of them.. oh and he’s an Olympic gold medalist too You could make a case he could be an Hall of Famer

[@Theworkingtitle7]

Met Kyle at a private practice at Villanova back when he was a rookie. To see where he's at now is so incredibly awesome. JJ, your interviews are consistently the best. Keep it up!

[@GotDamBoi]

Dude hit 2.8 threes per game in 2004. That's nutty given the era. Ray Allen at his peak was hitting like 3 a game

[@Mr.Pop0]

And that was considered a 3pt specialist

[@RexT3rra]

3/4 2/3 not 3 out 9/ 2 out of 8 And Ray Allen was a legendary scorer before he became a legendary marksman

[@RexT3rra]

@@Mr.Pop0 Kyle korver could never touch Ray game wise. Ray Allen top 5 best SG ever fact

[@sophiawilliams8650]

@@RexT3rra ray allen isn’t a top 5 sg mj, kobe, dwade, AI, harden all better and that’s just the few off the top of my head

[@t4d0W]

Ray Allen wasn't even a primarily 3-ball guy until he hit his late 20s? He was an slasher who had as sweet shooting stroke who could extend it to the 3-point line. But past his 30s when his athleticism left him, his 3-ball became a more important weapon for a specialized role.

[@jonathanscoggins5868]

My friend that passed away and I always talked about how great Kyle Korver was!!!! He played basketball his whole life so i trusted what he said!! We got to see Allen Iverson hit a game winner vs Denver Nuggets, we were super lucky!

[@omgvague]

@Versatile Wolf NWO He's really excited!!!! For some reason!! I don't know why!

[@cas1994]

if AI just looked at me my confidence would increase 100% unless I was on the other team

[@youngbae5187]

If you're on the other team your ankle has 0 confidnce.

[@nichjones26]

Kyle Korver is my favorite player of all time,i fell in love of the game because of him and i wear 26 to honor him

[@FlyAwayChi]

@@coleveeder117 Ironically you look gay...lol

[@nbarealtalker]

AI and Wayne Gretzky are the only two athletes I’ve ever seen who show love for absolutely everyone 100% of the time. They both truly see their sport as an eternal brotherhood.

[@banyahawadah2077]

That says alot about Gretzky. I never knew that about him

[@axucaroso]

For all the fuss about 'practice' AI is low-key one of the best superstars as a teammate and a human being. You never hear a teammate say anything bad about him. Much respect.

[@williefaulker]

A lot of ppl don't know at the time of the "practice rant " his best friend died . The media here did him dirty

[@InterstateInf]

@@williefaulker Exactly

[@bbryant9455]

Bo Jackson was the same way. F practice. But brought it every day in game in both sports. Football and baseball.

[@demigodt34]

@@williefaulker thank you

[@veedee4860]

You’ll never hear a teammate speak ill of AI.

[@rileydotson6151]

When Korver was on the Bucks, he came to the restaurant I work at a couple times. Super nice and super humble dude. Glad to hear how he got that swagger he had when shooting.

[@drvpgvng]

Loved Korver in Milwaukee, saw him walking down the street tipsy and let him hit my blunt made his day.

[@rileydotson6151]

@@drvpgvng that might be the most Milwaukee thing I've ever heard 😭

[@chancock4222]

I've heard this about him too. Nice guy, good tipper, funny dude.

[@omb3d80]

@@rileydotson6151 did he mention Milwaukee or at least Giannis in this pod?

[@rileydotson6151]

@@omb3d80 I didn't hear it. But sharing a blunt with and NBA player seems like a very Milwaukee thing

[@louiswilliamson5937]

Man I love AI. He show love to everybody. He one of the oldheads that don't look at the young players like some of these oldheads do. Never hates, just spreads love.

[@domino2oh-riginal]

He was most hated! He cant do nothin but show love to everybody AFTER him who looked UP to him

[@almadeunrebel]

he shows his emotions, probably the best at giving flowers

[@williefaulker]

The reason he relates to players so well because when he came in he was the young pup getting hated on, and criticized

[@DH-vy8hw]

TRUTH

[@PMAWoodner]

Wasn’t expecting the Jim O’Brien love! Agree that he was ahead of the curve in leveraging the three point line both in transition and half court.

[@flyguytelevision6059]

Had a homie draw my nostrils into a snap back hat wit the brim lol 7th grade

[@chblegendary165]

One thing about philly fans is if you play here and get it you’ll have fans for your career. We remember the good ones and we will always show love, even if your on another team

[@seize3]

No question about it. Lou Will, Iguodala, Roco, and Dario still get love here

[@SeanSwann1]

Facts! #215

[@g4lsupreme542]

The media and David stern would have you think he’s a terrible teammate, but never once had I ever heard a teammate say that .. shout-out to korver Philly still got love for you .

[@lu7713]

Remember when he was in Chicago he was given then nickname hot sauce for his 3 point shot. dude had a streak of 127 3 point shots which is unbelievable to me what a record. He was loved here in Chicago. This guy kyle korver one of the reasons why derrick rose shoots the ball better today. He taught rose shooting mechanics during bulls practices. Today rose is shooting the ball better than ever cause of kyle. Korver’s IQ to the game and shooting was too good such a smart player he was too. Met him in person here in Chicago during the 2011 season and he’s such a nice guy very humble. He was a true professional sharpshooter. He is one of those players that can fit in any system . He’s played with alot great stars . Very chill cool guy off the court as well

[@NotGoodAtFantasy]

GIMME THE HOT SAUCE!!!

[@lu7713]

@@NotGoodAtFantasy now stacey king can’t stop saying it today everytime someone hits a three . Korver started it all . Gimme the hot sauce ! Lol

[@tony72gut]

Looks like Rise is passing on that knowledge to the young Knicks.

[@lu7713]

@@Hforoooo thats what i meant i knew that . Oops forgot to put “games” on there i was typing too quick . We all make mistakes. Relax now

[@Hforoooo]

@@lu7713 gotcha

[@PeteringYT]

Fun Fact: Kyle Korver made the All star team as a Hawk when the Hawks got like 4 players selected as Dwayne Wade's replacement.

[@lolstfu2950]

tf?

[@GG_2x]

@@lolstfu2950 Fun Fact: Kyle korver made the all star team as a replacement for dwayne wade, which made him the 4th Hawks player on that all star team alongside Horford, Millsap, and Teague

[@silewis9396]

Whats more fun was when the Hawks announcer would go "Kyle Korver for threeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee"

[@silewis9396]

He is also one of two people currently ranked top 10 in both career 3-Pt Field Goals made + career percentage. The other one is Steoh Curry

[@sed1589]

@@lolstfu2950 he said “ Fun Fact: Korver made the All star team as a Hawk when the Hawks got like 4 players selected as Dwayne Wade’s replacement.

[@OmarScruggs]

Im from Philly. Lifelong Sixers fan. I was an intern with the Sixers Kyle first season. Iverson and Korver had great chemistry on the court from game 1. Also my junior high friend John Salmons got drafted to the Sixers the same year

[@ricolaw1033]

My ex went to Plymouth Whitemarsh and graduated with Salmons. But Spurs drafted him and traded him to the Sixers on draft night

[@unbiasedjisoostan3716]

Kyle, Melo and Klay my Top 3 favorite shooting strokes. Their form just looks so good that whenever you see it fly, you just know it's going in.

[@rachitshukla7111]

i swear

[@Melcavic42]

Ray Allen was water too

[@montanaproductions5559]

Kyle stroke was icy

[@mansamusa7927]

Dirk had a great form too he would average 40 in this era of high volume 3 pointers

[@Amick44]

Going back a bit. Walter Davis and Mark Price too.

[@javianjohnson8746]

Two amazing shooters chopping it up. I know there's a whole lot of respect for each other between them

[@pjsmokke]

Two older gun slingers at the ok corral

[@tuckertech]

I remember when Korver was in the 3-pt contest. AI was there hyping him up and cheering. It was dope.

[@Pops_Tx.1]

First nba game I went to was Dallas vs Philly and korver lit the mavs up all night. Him and Iverson went off and the game went into double overtime and almost went into triple overtime. Luckily Dirk is a legend and manged to get the win. I always knew korver could hoop after that. Still the best game I've ever seen live.

[@klarenxeblood9615]

Kyle so humble he literally top 3 in consistent 3pt. Shooters of all time

[@villaingetthemoney8585]

Not just in the finals tho

[@detroitheath288]

Confidence is insanely important in everything

[@Biscuithandler4]

Kyle’s all star season on the hawks was one of my favorite seasons a player has had. Folks in Georgia were obsessed with this man. They would go to games just to see him. Kyle is my favorite shooter ever

[@prepsforlifeZ]

Korver was one of my favorite shooter back in the day

[@priztucker]

Shout-outs to all the people who in the 90's and 2000's did little things to change the game to what it is today.

[@Hydra2k12]

Look at Iverson man.... So inspirational...

[@ZayInnaBag]

It’s crazy seeing JJ And Kyle sitting together

[@BuddhaGBahia]

I really love Kyle showing love to Jim O'Brien. I actually didn't know him at all until this interview, but that's what I love about it. Kyle lifting up a not often talked about coach because he played a major role in his life and hoop career. Very dope.

[@okadachef4287]

Coached Indy and my Celtics, not exactly a nobody

[@moemoe18]

They ruined the 76ers team when they fired him

[@Stinkystardust]

damn that view is sick .. And AI is the goat!!

[@evhubbard41]

My favorite thing about AI is that when the players talk about him his legend jus grows even more.

[@antoinecarter2749]

You never hear anything bad about him so it’s refreshing

[@jakecastillo5074]

Two of my favorite 3pt snipers of all time. Love to see it

[@VinylUnboxings]

Exactly. Two of my favorite snipers plus JJ always bringing good vibes.

[@davidohearn8047]

It was fun having Kyle in Atlanta for that stretch with Johnson and Crawford. Fun shooting team to watch.

[@silewis9396]

Jamal and Joe were gone by the time Korver got there. What are you talking about

[@jqclaylive5685]

Jj and Kyle off ball screen for a three is deadly

[@damarimoland1613]

Factual

[@ChrisBasdeo]

I can tell Allen Iverson always liked Kyle Korver, I remember that Sixers team Korver used to follow AI like a magnet ready to hit the 3

[@TheLifePhoenix]

I attended a 76’s game in Utah in 2005. When I saw how tight Korver and AI were, I knew then there was something special about Korver (when I was 24 yrs old) and committed to watch his game from that night forth. Korver, much love from the beginning man!! And thanks for your example of keeping integrity and commitment to God in the midst of stardom!

[@ralami6183]

One of my favorite interviews from this podcast.

[@earlcabbel5523]

I always loved the way Kyle Korver was a compliment to AI.

[@zeebartjavier1825]

Two of my favorite shooters of all time! What a treat!

[@andregulick3925]

Awesome to hear from Kyle, sharpshooting legend with some really interesting thoughts

[@l00kstwice]

This guy was good in dude where's my car.

[@cashIND219]

Thanks for all those good memories when you were in a Bulls uniform..

[@junwong23]

Nice! Kyle definitely one of my favorites! Can't wait for the full pod for this. Meeting of the two sharpshooters

[@lakeshoresubtleties]

Been waiting on these two guys to sit down and talk hoops, hear some of the relatable stuff come out between them that are insights we might not know.

[@robertfoster237]

According 2 Allen Iverson Coach Larry Brown really understood his drive plus determination on the court & a little off the court winding down in his own space

[@tseegi5]

I can listen to Kyle speak all day. Very well spoken person.

[@KickAndDestroy]

Looks like he's preparing for his new movie role. He was an NBA player but making millions didn't make his demons go away. From a rising star to being homeless and battling addiction. Coming this Christmas "The unforgotten" starting Kyle Korver

[@terranxe7469]

Lol

[@VinylUnboxings]

Underrated

[@Goxilla]

Redick and Korver were so similar in their playing style.

[@DKlee828]

the word you're looking for is white

[@Woozlewuzzleable]

@@DKlee828 That's not what he meant, there weren't a lot of three point shooters in their prime.

[@IcemanFabian]

@@DKlee828 what does race got to do with anything 🤦🏻

[@RellyRell-ud3iz]

Same thing I thought

[@DKlee828]

@@IcemanFabian jesus kids these days are so soft and can't take a joke 😂

[@courtlaw1]

If A.I was a rookie in the current NBA he would easily average 35 to 40 a night. Good to here positive stories about A.I.

[@mrmaninred22]

So many great moments with Korver and AI. It was a very fun team to watch and root for.

[@shivaneepatell]

We know Iverson was the greatest!

[@theglassesriley8229]

Didn't win a chip but he did carry his team to the eastern conference finals he will still be remember for the crossover he had on Tyrone lie with the braids against the lakers

[@JDM-ICE]

Pointless to comment this, you low key sneak dissing with that “Didn’t win a chip” statement, since everyone knows that. That’s why your hair follicles died 🤝

[@UberAV]

Shooting star.

[@jarretheller2244]

Rachel Nichols always calls AI "Our Greatest Living American"

[@dqueezytv]

Kyle Korver!!!! 🔥 these nba podcasts are fire. I’ll watch any nba player interview.

[@sagejustice6113]

Kyle will always be one my all time favorite Atlanta Hawks players. Just a really cerebral player during his career.

[@allisknu11]

Kyle Korver was one of the best shooters in the game. It's too bad he never won a championship. I recall him having amazing shooting nights when he played for the Atlanta Hawks. He'd come in and make multiple three-point shooters. The problem was, most coaches didn't utilize him and they certainly didn't believe in him. It's insane to have a 3-point shooter like Kyle and you don't set plays so he can make 5-6 shots from the arc a night.

[@xInfiniteCaliber]

Kyle and JJ is legendary

[@mauiskywalker808]

I like these interviews. Cool perspectives that we don't normally get.

[@randomperson2540]

Congrats on the 300k y’all earned it

[@TenThumbsProductions]

That spot is Brooklyn looking at Manhattan right? JJ Condo? What an incredible view.

[@coris3436]

Saw Kyle shooting in a local Philadelphia neighborhood a while back with a couple of kids. Real down to earth guy

[@prof3ssor178]

I got so much love for Korver! One of my well respected NBA players I've ever witnessed, watched and grew up to

[@phillipbarlow9387]

We love you, Kyle! The Ashton Kutcher of the Jazz. Few could shoot it like you, in the history of the NBA. Thanks for all you did here in Utah!

[@kaleidoscopevision4959]

I remember when the Four Seasons hotel was on the parkway in Philadelphia and NBA Teams stayed there,the players would come out from the side of it to get on the bus and people would be there to get autographs there was a guy that was 20 years old that had a picture of him as a 5 year old and Kyle Korver and he had it autographed by him it was cool,Kyle was laughing

[@nate8604]

Love that background of the city where Kyle is sitting.

[@bikibaws]

The media and league put so much effort in discrediting AI and painting a different picture of him as selfish. I'll never forget how AI put his small skinny frame against 2s and 3s to set screens for young Kyle.

[@amadoumoustaphadieng8660]

Iverson changed the culture of the game. I've grown up watching him doing unbelievable things. Senegal, West Africa.

[@breadworksboston7052]

Another great video JJ... It's my new favorite channel

[@saxonderohan9723]

Every time I hear Kyle Korver’s name I hear LeBron in my head saying “Go get Kyle!”

[@veedee4860]

@Floater 24 🍆

[@akiddnamedjay]

Wow what a view from that window.. imagine that.. waking up to the Brooklyn bridge and the New York skyline..

[@FallUpSlowly]

When JJ says fanbases that were “indifferent” he definitely meant the Orlando Magic fan base lol

[@chubbs.mp3435]

And probably New Orleans. They’re a football city.

[@8andre3]

@MikeN Ike didn't know about that. But in the Lob City days, weren't the fans pretty hyped? Since the team was having some success for the first time ever pretty much

[@1000bomb]

@@8andre3 he may have meant LA as in the abbreviation for Louisiana, not sure though

[@zjz19900621]

Definitely New Orleans. I watched Magic in person during Howard's run. It was not bad. Some old heads were drunk cursing throughout the game.

[@damarimoland1613]

@MikeN Ike no he said he loved LA it was NoLA

[@donutoyb1711]

We need more Kyle Korver, should of asked him about his days on the bulls

[@ComposerDanielWillett]

Kyle & JJ! Two of the very best 3pt shooters ever!

[@Ai3TV]

I was so excited when 76ers ended up with Korver! Some of my favorite games was with him and both ai's

[@vinnydeville4675]

“No other shooters on the team” thanks for saying that

[@shawnGlobal]

I forgot this young gangster played with AI mane much love for Korver he was a championship player jus Needed that right roster!!! In his hay day he would have beeen clutch for a playoff team dam wish he could still be here with that shot!!

[@Nedfive]

I know Im gonna love this full pod once it comes out. Also 300K subs lets gooo 🎉 best basketball pod out there

[@chrissosa3723]

As soon as I saw this I was fangirling so hard, I loved Kyle in Chicago *_GIMME THE HOT SAUCE_*

[@toms8483]

Kyle Korver had a great understated NBA career, very similar to JJ

[@hoodscout]

Good stuff Kyle seems like a good brother. I like the AI bit, you never know how talented these guys are outside of athletics.

[@omgwtfnvm_idc924]

Much respect to Kyle Korver

[@hollaholla215]

Wow this the longest that I heard Korver speak! We definitely knew that we had something special when Kyle korver came to us. The first few seconds of the interview he said that nobody else could shoot on the team.. and makes us 76ers long time fans that much more pissed and better about the front office. We all knew that they weren't surrounding Iverson with the tools to succeed but this and many other things confirms are suspicions. I believe he still should have had at least three trophies and it's unfortunate that he didn't but his impact on the game and the culture of the game is of legendary status!

[@kben24]

Kyle Korver being apart of that 76ers team made him legendary for the rest of his career!!!

[@rsaurers14]

Would love for Korver and JJ to talk about their top 5 best talented teammates they ever played with.

[@SuperPyrate25]

Facts 💯

[@shivaneepatell]

They make the Brooklyn Bridge looks good!

[@Tonyoung55]

Kyle Korver Looking like Mobius the living vampire 🧛‍♂️ put some respect on his name

[@carloshall621]

The Iverson story’s were great💯

[@rhinoxd]

This is the segment right here man!

[@TheAWright22]

Definitely can’t wait to watch this episode

[@sirineuantonio1622]

2 of d best NBA shooters ever.....

[@nmarbletoe8210]

imo they both deserve HOF discussion

[@aleksandar8090]

A.I was my all time favorite and to this day hurt's how NBA did him wrong and he newer gets price he definitely more than deserve!

[@benjespina]

That transition three discussion totally showcases how fast break offenses have changed in the past 10 years.

[@ionlymakeobviouscomments3170]

We need some more of these Ashton Kutcher interviews please

[@joeheasley8046]

Both from Iowa too