Questioning the Answer: Allen Iverson Legacy Deep Dive / Player Analysis (1994-2001)

[@sensecarter2516]

Unequivocally the best, unbiased analysis of one of the most polarizing figures in modern sports. I remember wanting to mimic his every move (even with the ladies, lol). His fall from grace was disheartening, but to see him still above ground, operating at his best is still awe inspiring. The Answer for the eternal question, who's the greatest assassin pound for pound ever to play

[@McDoodle44]

Raynard Simms couldn't have said this any better myself. And many thanks to TDD for this jaw dropping video! ❤️

[@brandonethereal1084]

Preach brother.

[@legendus1159]

At that time he WAS basketball .. even here in europe.. For kids my age he was our Jordan, our Magic, Our Dr.J ..When playing pick-up, everytime you scored you were AI, no one else mattered.. He was Basketball..

[@jacksonjones2220]

This is real content. I am a young sports fan and all I want to find is actual basketball analysis, and I haven’t found a better resource than this. You actually talk about the basketball, and the analysis is thorough but it never feels like a lecture which is such a difficult balance. Objective and detailed content feels so rare this Chanel is such a gem, and I am so glad to see your success grow; Chanels like this deserve it.

[@gracilism]

This is how to fill the NBA off-season void! Nicely done sir!

[@Chandasouk]

Heart over height! I remember everyone in my school wanted to be AI and emulated his crossover. He's definitely an icon and has influenced the game a lot from the cornrows, tattoos, and vocal love for hip hop. Make sure to check out the Iverson documentary on Netflix!

[@pman8478]

Hey man, if you like the glove I think you might like my page!

[@etatertreetater]

THE best basketball channel on KZbin

[@loganlight]

Such a great breakdown of an iconic player. You have really hit the nail on the head with this one.

[@jeong-wanchoi9390]

"You'd ask them what it was for, but we all knew the answer" intentional pun???

[@michaelbarnes2617]

I get emotional whenever I watch an analysis of the unbreakable game and spirit of Allen Iverson aka the Answer 😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫

[@kirbyf8082]

At the time of viewing this: more than 10% of viewers gave it a thumbs up, and there are 0 dislikes. If that’s not confirmation that you’re making the highest quality basketball content on KZbin, I’m not sure what is. Great work as always.

[@skeletondude8583]

Kirby F…

[@sthompson8707]

This is the most entertaining, most informative basketball channel anywhere. Crazy good and absolutely blowing up!

[@mepone6619]

You didn't talk about *practice* ?

[@williemoloney50]

Please keep doing more of these old school deep dives this is some next level ball content 🔥

[@dflowhoops]

Hey man, this analysis is legit as hell. Could you do a video on the legacy of Carmelo Anthony?

[@tacolover9768]

Dflow Hoops melo’s legacy isn’t yet made bc a ring in houston would somewhat change his legacy

[@rodvincetolosa9386]

What legacy?

[@hunterepsi]

Taco Lover This comment didn’t age very well.

[@tacolover9768]

Лiл Заглянути yeah lol. safe to say his legacy is fully set now. not one of my better predictions

[@CrackerBarrelXheese]

Holy shit this is incredible. I hope this turns into a serious series, I loved it. Keep it up man, you’re fantastic at what you do

[@imv15halkumar32]

"controversial character" the right word. Man you do your homework well. That's why I always keep an eye for your videos!!

[@WavveBoi]

That line about AI being proud to be a young black man and being a trendsetter really hit the spot. I had the jersey, tried to wear similar gear, tried to ball like him, I even grew my hair out so my mom could put in cornrows (shit hurt too much). I appreciate your understanding of what it is to be black and the culture and why Allen was the way he was. Amazing content im glad I subscribed.

[@NotOneToFly]

I don't think I've ever seen a video with 400 likes and ZERO dislikes. So... congrats and keep kicking ass

[@Caesarsinclairjr17]

fantastic video as always my brother

[@sleeposaki49]

My ALL TIME FAVORITE!!!!! Definitely inspired me to wanna be unstoppable on the court, AI biggest fault was he didn't play a "small guy" style, he was an undersized SG and being 5'11 actually, that was his biggest issue as far as his game but he was still an awesome player regardless and inspired an entire generation, TRULY a transcendent player

[@IndianaSmallmouth]

And not working out etc...

[@ffejulator]

Best NBA KZbinr around, and it's not even close. I know you've already done one video about Dirk Nowitzki but damn do I hope you come out with one of these style videos for him!

[@finnsawyer2239]

MicroMacro that would be amazing

[@AdamEllis33]

This video is awesome. Perfectly describes Iverson without overselling or underselling his game.

[@jmass1997]

I hope you’re sending your stuff to places like the ringer because your content is amazing. And I hope your well on your way to cashing out hopefully.

[@jmass1997]

Thanks for the like! When you get your first podcast please reach out, [e-mail]. I would kill to talk basketball with you! Or Fuck that, just reach out I would love to help in anyway I could.

[@dapp5574]

lmao hes on the ringer now

[@TGsoGood]

The Answer!

[@ezraabbey]

crazy good video. i'd love to see morr analysis of legends/current nba players. keep it up king

[@jacksonjones2220]

Still here, still loving it.

[@til7413]

Best basketball content on KZbin my dude, keep it up.

[@dflowhoops]

W

[@hoopshouse7442]

This video is absolutely amazing, inspires me to make my own content better! Keep it up dude.

[@kingq4113]

I am so happy I have found this channel, you discuss points and situations that I’ve always wanted to understand about AI. The music, your way of talking, such an awesome channel, new subscriber!

[@tyty2577]

I got a rash behind my ear when I was 7 because I wouldn’t stop wearing a headband thinking I was iverson

[@thedimedrop8153]

This is funny

[@a27d5]

AI did publicly state that he trained. Saying (and I’m paraphrasing here) “ No one wins MVP without practicing”. Ik most ppl knew that but still everyone who watched him knows he could have been a top 10 player of all time if he cared more. Great video I think a series of these would get lots of views.

[@moshpitmisfit1047]

More videos like this for the offseason, please!!!

[@ethanjones9052]

Another great video. Awesome work man.

[@garyhayesii]

Excellent AI video TDD! One of my fav players

[@moloch125]

great content man 💯 The networks are gonna be coming to snatch you up any minute now... Just promise us subscribers that you'll not let this channel dry up & die when Disney offers you the bag 😉

[@bluerabbitjeevs]

That was so good. Please do another deep dive on someone like Charles Barkley - another larger than life personality, who had an incredible NBA career, but could never reach the pinnacle and capture the elusive Larry O'Brien trophy.

[@calebkennedy_]

Great work!

[@xXWoRMachineXx]

Can you make more videos on legends of the game? Would love a detailed insight from you in video form. This was fantastic.

[@Cactusjake115]

Love the dime drop! AI what a polarizing personality and elite talent. He brought the streets to the NBA like few had before.

[@SuperWrestlingVids]

Keep going, your channel will grow and grow!

[@nykareem2001]

Do Jason Kidd next

[@yotamBLATE]

i've been saying allen iverson is the most talented nba player of all time (btw this is my favorite channel right now)

[@santimorel]

This content is great! good work!

[@blackphillip564]

Iverson: I get 30pts first, then we can think about winning later.

[@nikkiwannabeSONE]

one of the best nba content channel on youtube hope to see more content like these love the graphics, love the breakdown, love the presentation kids need to stop watchin espn and watch this !

[@alexanderthegreat9862]

Favorite player of all time! 🙌🏾

[@kandyman23]

True story - raptors originally had the first pick that year but due to a shady NBA rule, the 1-2 raps-philly picks switched.

[@brandonethereal1084]

I know exactly what rule you're talking about. Expansion teams that were under two years old couldn't receive the 1st pick

[@Bricktop89]

just great work... thats this video... keep it up! props from germany

[@talaf6616]

If you do something like this on Derrick Rose it’d be great, idk if your looking to do these on players who are retired or not but D Rose analysis would be great

[@LunarySSF2]

beat : Mobb Deep - Apostle's Warning

[@capitalregimetv]

Noooo bullshit! Hard ass song

[@kkawesome1234]

500 likes and 0 dislikes...that is insane! Also I was wondering is this channel owned by a sports company or is it just you making the videos? Because these are the most well edited and produced basketball videos i've seen on youtube

[@Pandabobjenkins]

Dude these videos are outstanding and brilliantly done. However if you want the views to sliding in you should try click baiting more, I think you would skyrocket.

[@iamtheplaymaker9583]

Fantastic video!!! Can we get one similar to this on Tracy McGrady?

[@henrymanahan2764]

leaps like Denis Smith jr at that size just crazy

[@ace52387]

Its a bit unfair to say he didnt take conditioning and weight training seriously. he never bulked up, but was consistently the best conditioned nba player, even through most of his later years. he lead the league in minutes, and considering his style of play, that certainly required a lot of fitness. i vaguely remember he ran an extremely fast mile through the later years of his career as well. i imagine being at the top of conditioning among a league of athletic freaks takes a lot of dedication.

[@ManvithShetty]

you have a podcast channel or something? I would listen

[@justinfrancis7820]

You’re gonna blow up even more

[@blackphillip564]

AI never had help-he had the Coach of the Year, 6th man, and DPOY in 2001. So stop it.

[@ShlonkDonk9253]

Great vid! Do KG next!

[@joshuahumes5548]

My favorite all time

[@angel5685]

I think Football was his first love. That’s why he may have not worked so hard on basketball.

[@blackphillip564]

*Thanks for bring in the carry-over and begetting bastard sons like Harden, Westbrick etc*

[@Unreelme]

Great Video, It's funny how his most efficient years were in denver well past his prime. I guess he matured. I still can see that one legged leaner off contact in the paint. So many times he hit that shot

[@brandonethereal1084]

He also was more efficient due to the elimination of hand checking in 2005-2006. But yes his maturity played a huge part too

[@mogusaurelius4541]

Great stuff as always. Really interested to hear your thoughts on Jokic.

[@imranvp]

My man, you have no idea how many times I've watched this video. I keep coming back to it for some reason. One obviously because I'm a massive AI fan. But two, just to appreciate how perfect your execution in this edit is. Your calm, soothing voice, your painstakingly accurate analysis and your neutral position in the face of one the most alluring and brightest stars in the history of the game; all juxtaposed perfectly with some of the best Allen Iverson footage I've ever seen - Just pure amazing high quality content. Hope to see you do more deep dives on other greats from the past. Keep up the awesome work. Big love from Dubai. :)

[@imranvp]

"Iverson's offense was like lightning finding the ground... He would find a path and he would find it quickly." - Hands down THE best analogy for AI's playing style.

[@Erweezy]

Great work! Please do one on either Steph Curry or Draymond for all the haters

[@GustavoSilva-ny8jc]

"A bengal tiger born in a body of a lynx" that was fucking awesome.

[@pamelamay7784]

What's amazing is that you didn't mention he traveled on that play on MJ.

[@PowderKegel]

KG next please

[@T1Oracle]

His light weight is what made him so fast and explosive.

[@hashidhorre1736]

I enjoyed Mon thanks

[@zmankins159]

I forgot how blurry the world was back in the early ‘00s

[@carlosbasketball8813]

Awesome vido

[@ftghb]

"...you'd ask them what it was for, but we already knew the answer". Nice touch

[@SethKasso]

You can tell that this was made by a fan of Iverson, but one that is very realistic and honest about the players he appreciates. This video is fantastic!

[@JEZZE4322]

You have a great way with words homie. Very good video👍

[@Azure_Oases]

Love it, this was brilliant. Your best work, so far. Keep'em coming my guy.

[@juggrixhzo1134]

Bro you are amazing. The most talented basketball KZbinr hands down.🔥

[@miltosapozante]

Allen Iverson is the George Best of Basketball.

[@joshnyamburi]

Most influential player in basketball imo

[@Cogger123]

Grant Hill next please

[@blackphillip564]

He was the black *Pete Marevich*

[@smgkrys5737]

Please turn this into a series

[@YoungDen]

AI never had any help so it was always 1 on 5 and surprising that he made it to the finals that year. It's like Kyrie on the Brooklyn Nets

[@AD-ug5lf]

Please do more of these. Or just anything really. Love your content.

[@vladimirkrishtal1402]

Besides probably his alcoholism I don't see an ounce of tragedy in Iverson's story. There are so many guys like Iverson who couldn't overcome their tough early life situations and become pros - much less HUGELY marketable ones like he was. Not to mention Iverson managed to have a sustained NBA career into his 30s as a Nugget which was not spectacular but at least is more than most guys. Also, even if he came from a background like Grant Hill I don't think Iverson would have ever been anything but the kind of risk-taking dynamo that he was. The same things that made him flawed also made him great - not to mention his prime concieded with the ABLSOLUTE hardest time to be a great one on one player in the NBA (1998-2005) Knowing how many people stumble from Iverson's background its a MIRICLE he became such an iconic figure.

[@Aaron-nm1ob]

Why pass to crappy teammates that can't score when he gets them open when you can get a higher percentage shot even over 2 defenders? People say stuff about his work ethic and conditioning. Iverson pretty much never missed games. He carried that team to the FINALS with no secondary option. He never had a second star or even a player who could take a little bit of pressure off him on any given night. He never really got hurt. How can he be poorly conditioned and have no work ethic yet average almost 42 minutes a game for his career without injuries ESPECIALLY with his attacking, athleticism-heavy style of play? How can people say he didn't practice when he came into the NBA with a mediocre jumpshot and, after a few seasons, his pullup midrange jumper was just another unguardable tool in his arsenal? None of it makes sense to me. Does James Harden play defense? Not even a little bit. When you are expected to create every shot for yourself and your teammates every night, how can you be expected to expend serious energy on that end? At least Iverson could pester opposing ball handlers and rack up steals. Harden just idly gambles in passing lanes hoping for a steal. He gets a couple a game but gives up 20 layups a game for the ones he misses on. Iverson had 11 win shares for a team with no other options. At the start of the video, you compared him to Westbrook. Westbrook posted one of the lowest shooting percentages of his career in the 2018-2019 season with only 42% of his shots falling but he had PAUL GEORGE on his team. What if Iverson had a Paul George? A player who could score 25ppg with good efficiency and not have to dominate the ball? I bet his shooting splits would be much higher!

[@董家琪]

Allen Iverson, together with Kobe, TMac and Vince Carter formed the basketball landscape for kids my age in China. We would call them the Four Guards. The 90s and early 00s basketball were dominated by these ISO-heavy wingmen and before you knew it everyone was wearing baggy clothes and doing crossovers on the court. While Kobe undoubtedly enjoyed the most fame out of the four, it was AI who stole the hearts of millions of basketball fans over here. Standing at 6 feet and (seemingly) skinny, he was the most relatable. Few people could dunk the ball or drive by defenders on a jab step like Kobe or TMac, but everyone could endorse the tale of David vs Goliath. The Answer was one of the coolest nicknames ever given to a hooper. And I can still remember the first time I saw my friend rocking his Reebok with the pump in action. Man those were cool as hell. For us, Iverson was a true legend, a triumphant victor, and one of the freest spirits to ever grace the sport.

[@austin7341]

We need athletes like Allen. Thank God for them. Not everyone gets to be 6’8” with a massive wingspan and superior athleticism and some don’t play aau and travel all over the US with an uninterrupted career like Iverson’s was with the bowling alley. Inspiring, fierce athlete who is still afloat today. Aim for something kids. Be set apart from the crowd. Even if they hate you for it. God is good and all glory to Him, Jesus Christ! Thank you Lord for inspirations like Allen! Now we have even more like Stephen Curry and kyrie Irving.

[@efeezy7770]

I’VE been saying this for YEARS now Westbrook ain’t no damn A.I. Russ is like 6’3-6’4 and Waaaaaaaay out of control most of the game he allows he’s aggressiveness overtake his game A.I. Was aggressive but much more under control I used to watch games and see A.I. Constantly miss shots that were fouls first no call even with the Calls he got he should’ve gotten much more per the rules of the league Russ most times is just out of control their mentality and speed are the only Similarities with your game

[@AnnhilateTheNihilist]

Wow. Thank! you! sah!

[@keysersoze5032]

I must be going insane. Did u say that he was a 2 time DEFENSIVE player of the year at Georgetown? Wow I was definitely not expecting that considering he’s known to be a defensive liability.

[@macalloway1]

This notion that “he didn’t really have to work at it” makes me uncomfortable to say the least. Yes he was blessed with physical gifts and heart but at that level all mvp level players work hard. I will say that he didn’t refine his game to what it could ideally be but a lot of that is that sort of mental armor and confidence that is need to play in front of 20,000 people and to believe in your self when you come from very little. Kobe off the court can explain to you all his deficiencies and what he should have done in certain circumstances (passes he should have made etc)but on the court there is a certain tunnel vision required to not overthink and do your job.

[@robertdavis2147]

More of these type of videos and I'll forever be a subscriber

[@joestruckstop]

When the Punch Brothers popped up, I was like what the fuuuuck

[@astromatto2154]

YOU THE GOAT

[@grandmama94]

great video..him and kobe were like gods to me..i remember wearing headbands as a kid cause of him+ we made fake sleeves cuz u couldnt buy one at that time (btw. i'm croatian which tells you how global he was back then)

[@Veggamattic]

A Bluegrass cover of a Radiohead song. Awesome!

[@FGAlele]

Solid Unbiased take on 'Pound for Pound' Arguably the Greatest Player the League has Seen. Earned yourself a New Sub.

[@FrostyyAstro]

do dwyane wade