The Starting Five with special guest Allen Iverson | The Starting Five

[@Ms__Respect_love]

March 5th, 2024, is Allen Iverson Day in Newport News, Virginia. A street was dedicated to him, Allen Iverson Way in Newport News. AI is and will always be a legend. He is unapologetically Him.

[@Tacconi757]

How the hell is there only 12 comments and this been on YT for like 8 hours? Growing up in Norfolk in the late 80s and all thru the 90s, AI was a legend starting in like 1991. I remember the lunchroom in HS the day after he crossed Jordan like it was yesterday. We would turn the school TVs on sportscenter and when it played that highlight literally 200-300 ppl went nuts. I’ll never forget that

[@closetfreakish]

Facts

[@wiltchamb8789]

The channel got fake subs or sumn

[@darylcarr8748]

Man how you have Kiss and AI on a podcast and not mention the Reebok commercials for the shoes. Those commercials were the culture

[@JayRu-ly2vz]

Think be Better n more views if was Jadakiss channel or some if makes sense

[@knache3870]

I was in the stands when AI beat my high school team in Richmond Va for the State. I knew then he was something special!

[@johndiggs4060]

Iverson is the GOAT to us in Philly! Legends hands down! We didn't wanna be like Mike, we wanted to be like AI! The realest ! VA to PA stand up!

[@Prayerworks828]

Facts ‼️💯 #3

[@jw2254life]

I'm 40 and everyone my age is Jordan fans but Iverson is my all time favorite player

[@BIG-TAX-10]

A.I. is lowkey but always forever relevant

[@dereks3265]

Chuck is a real one. I was stationed in Norfolk,VA with the Navy in ‘93 rt before the incident. He’s just solid. One of One✊🏾

[@lam3422]

Iverson is P4P GOAT - In my opinion. I can't imagine anyone else 5'11, 160lb doing what he did in the peak early 2000's NBA. IMO, he hit his prime in 04/05 - That was such an underrated season - 30ppg, 8apg, 2spg. First Team all NBA, ASG MVP, Scoring champ... Iverson started the regular 30p + 10a double double culture that Lebron, Russ, Harden, Luka have since taken to new heights. NBA wasn't the same when he left.

[@user-rk4ey7wh9q]

This is a Fact..p4p GOAT..despite his height he is on the EXact same level as Jordan Kobe etc. except for the chips.. Only difference they were gym and practice rats and A.I. was strictly working off his gift mostly...and i agree about 04-05 but that 00-01

[@Tayek757]

Ppl forget the politics of the game. AI got caught out there after 02 when he got arrested bc his wife dropped on him. His career was never the same. Frankly after 01 season he got married Then his boy Rah got hit up in VA. AI fell off in 02. Sixers were trying to move him for a minute Then Bill King was hired specifically for that purpose They got AI out after his contract 06 sent him to Denver with the hope for a Chip! camelo and him were there.... Then Bill left the Sixers - job done! Then AI wife filed for divorced and phucked him publicly with wild accusations Dude never rebounded from that NBA won't touch him No team wanted him. Bus ride after that Piston Memphis back to Sixers She refiled for divorce again. then he was officially out. Like Marbury he was Overseas..... He wouldn't listen. AI bullheaded. Coach told him avoid her! He got phucked! All that 31 yrs.... Just talk! He think if they see that the league will take him in the front office. They won't touch him They don't trust that situation at all! One day he will learn the politics of sports

[@JuugMorant]

He was a cancer that had 5 coaches in 4 seasons and sixers fans turned on him

[@Casual_Drew]

Sixers fans never turned on him the organization did

[@HJGitryte]

He's 6 feet even. I agree with EVERYTHING else. The Muhammed Ali of basketball. Imo

[@myrontaylor5310]

Every time A.I. say practice now it's like an inside joke that the whole world gets 😆

[@useyourthirdeye9083]

Sad part about that is he had missed practice to go to a friend's funeral. And he's was saying really I just buried my friend and you're talking about practice?

[@nonyobussiness3440]

Also with what we know with nutrition and sports science. Coaches wouldn’t have him at practice like they do now for high minutes players. They would be having him come in late morning for dry needling, ice baths, yoga, ivs, lunch, massage, some band work, pool work, and scouting reports. Then let him get some shots up but that’s it really. But they would stressing him sleeping in, eating a lot, ice baths, and stretching ​@@useyourthirdeye9083

[@theonewhoisbetterthanyou3570]

*I HAD TO COMMENT AGAIN…JADAKISS AND ALLEN IVERSON IN THE SAME ROOM ON A PODCAST INTERVIEW AND NO TALK ABOUT THEIR LEGENDARY COMMERCIALS TOGETHER?!?*

[@jonathanmclemore2806]

Iverson is The Man. Period. He has never looked bad in a real Man's eyes. He still dress fresh as a MUG. That fit is serious. Only A.I. NEVER BACK DOWN.

[@BIG-TAX-10]

#1 in football and basketball 🏆👑💰

[@RF-bt7dh]

What people need to understand about Allen Iverson is even though he didn’t win a championship. He revolutionized the game. He had everybody on the playground trying to do a crossover, just like. Jordan had people fading away and Curry got everyone shooting 3’s

[@mr106npark1]

That’s why my fav 3 in order are AI MJ then Steph & I’m knowing MJ is the GOAT

[@Tayek757]

🔥💯 Dennis Rodman wore Tats, dressed anyway, and wore hair color and twist ..... Prime Time Deion Sanders Hip Hop and Shaw came in 3 years before AI. Cats loved AI cause he caught that charge and ppl felt for him..... He didn't give af .... But his best years was 97-01 He fell off after that ....

[@redrockballa]

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[@redrockballa]

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[@greeneyez6550]

Say dat!!!!!

[@waynecason5782]

Dat boi the definition of an athlete frfr A.I. him

[@DaShawnBurton]

"whats up daddy" is crazy lol.. thats that bad boy ish lol

[@ParkourRhett]

Diddy groomed his artists.

[@CarlosVela-b1s]

Fr I heard that shit, like TF is goin' on?!?! Don't approach A.I. like that dog!!!

[@jermainetabb2571]

I’m from Philly and a die hard Sixers fan. Maurice Cheeks was my favorite player, point guard until Iverson took over the NBA and Philly. One thing for sure, you can’t teach heart. Iverson had the biggest heart in the game. 💪🏾✊🏾🏀🏀💯

[@BossRossTube]

U can't teach heart period

[@cbrown940]

Built to play in Philly, every thing about him!

[@KD_SWAGGER]

The story of Allen Iverson's mother begging John Thompson to take her son always gets me.

[@4uFriday]

It bothers me when he always says that because you don’t have to beg God says ask and it shall be given. Even If George Thomas would have said no Allen would have been alright . Basketball isn’t everything.

[@KD_SWAGGER]

@@4uFriday We would never know.

[@4uFriday]

@@KD_SWAGGER He would have been fine. He could have went over seas and played or played CFL football. Something would have developed but yeah it’s all speculation. Plus as good as he was worked out for a team and got signed something

[@KD_SWAGGER]

@@4uFriday Who knows, but you're right about the options.

[@GodSon91]

My favorite player all time 🙏🏾

[@cortrellhonor8839]

Easy

[@deegreenlee8931]

Bubba Chuck 🔥 ❤

[@carimeseatkinson5153]

My favorite player when I was a youngin showed me how to get the basket score on the big guys GOAT for life

[@EricBrown-oq2dn]

This my Goat right here. This man changed the culture!! Brung that heart on the court every time. My left to right crossover was like that because of him!!

[@kinghomedp276]

Talking about impact on the game he did it on and off everybody wanted to be AI definitely my favorite player of all time. Straight Killer with a big ❤.

[@1313fidel]

I love Allen iverson 🙏

[@georgeyeboah5295]

Listen bubba Chuck is one of the most important figures we will ever , ever have in this game . You heard and he was hella nice , ICONIC.

[@bigdoggham4269]

Great Clip Much Respect. My All Time Favorite Dawg Stayed Putting On A Show

[@Patrick-m2w]

Man a true legend true inspiration my all time favorite player made me fall in love with the game of basketball straight from Philly big Sixers fan thank u Bubba Chuck for the memories u left in the game salute 🫡

[@bigphilliestyle4247]

Thank you AI Jada and the host!!!

[@DJB1PlanetFunksville]

Damn interview short as hell but any interview with Iverson I'm there

[@stonersimpson]

When I was a kid A.I was literally my idol I wanted to be just like that man.. the swag & just how fire he was on the court I’m glad I got to grow up watching him play 💯

[@davidmcinnisjr]

That jacket is fly as hell A.I. Shout out to Set Free and Jadakiss for a dope interview as usual!!

[@Tayek757]

Kiss stayed silent when AI delved into his Convo about 31 yrs👀 Kiss moved that Convo,! Had him thinking and laughing on the inside about those cold NY 'Winter' nights😂🔥

[@b.o.m.militia]

In my top 5 any day.

[@Wardmafia86]

When I was a kid A.I been my best player in my city had his owe style being him he made it hot he took my city to the playoff finals all love

[@dontrellpoindexter2347]

My favorite 🏀 player of all time.

[@rickysmith4535]

Two of my top 5's

[@Carolinas-Corner]

The Legend

[@King-Killa-Ca]

Bubba Chuck 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@slicetv9221]

Definitely one for the books !!!

[@jonathanmclemore2806]

@ Michael, I used to work @ 6 flags in MD. He used to bring 50 people with him. He would walk back to the catering area and eat with his people. I Escorted them and everything. It was crowds of people. He is the Real Deal. More respectful than any FAMOUS PERSON.

[@foreverflylove]

1 of his best interviews ever

[@Singlelyfe08104]

Excellent interview ❤❤❤❤ seeing him get emotional brought tears to my eyes

[@martinmontier9930]

I love this man. Pause. I wish I could meet him. Real legend. Real one.

[@kutzoffdchain]

This Sht Was So Heartfelt & Døpe Azfk 💯🙏🏿

[@angelaclassic9625]

Love you Iverson! You were one of the best who did it! You represented a lot! And set many trends! One Love Bro💖💖💖

[@Patronhighlife]

He is a Cultural Icon

[@barrynash1783]

U gotta love Chuck to the fullest 💯💯💯🎯

[@tylerlee7516]

Man. I just started the braids a couple months ago. I send my lady a pic of AI n say I want it like this. And I been copping all the questions

[@royrodney6940]

A great great show. Respect to Iverson for sharing the facts of life; Be YOURSELF 👍🏾

[@raymondbennettjr.8845]

Respect to a.I because Mike had no idea what was coming and he recovered remarkably respect to a.i for telling the world that Mike was superior because someone else would’ve been way to the left with no shot of contesting the jumper

[@drrd653]

🔥🔥 interview definitely one of the greatest 🙌

[@B-h28]

I kno son showed up for KISS..!! Thts bulletproof love. No disrespect Free

[@sharonbrown480]

He's one of my favorite basketball players. I wish I could've witnessed him on the football field.

[@manchomiranda9861]

AI the exception to that phrase " never meet your heroes". Blessed with huge talent and a great heart too, real solid dude.

[@frenzyact6705]

Allen choked up when he talkin bout coach Thompson exactly like how Mike choked up every time he talked bout Cus, they have basically the same amount of emotion attached to the person who literally brings them to a new world, keeps getting them 🌹legends! Cuz ya’ll sacrifices a lot over the yrs to make ppl 😊!

[@dyrolwashington2399]

Philly we adopted AI! AI can come back to sixers rn at 40 something and we all gonna see him and cheer. 🔥🔥🔥

[@travisharris5490]

The Best To Ever Do It AI

[@Julezdagrate89]

Living legend

[@frankwhite8536]

We need a "super like" button for this

[@babushkaboi1]

He gotta go on Club Shay Shay‼️

[@jaystoned6172]

allen iverson is my goat..

[@frankwhite8536]

Can't keep the King down! He gonna do what he gonna do with or without y'all

[@curlslegitbaby2981]

The only A.I i care about for real. He left his heart on the court everyday.

[@bxlegenddeemoney6056]

This was dope as hell

[@vittiriowashington5211]

Always up for A.I jint!

[@Ron_B.]

The 7 cities own! We love us some AI! I met his mother, aunts, and uncles in Jr High School. I was sitting back watching the hoopla over this #1-rated HS football and basketball star, with amazement. Once the incident at the bowling happened, my interest grew with my infuriation over that situation. One of his relatives filled me in on what was happening with his case. Then, made a personal appeal for my support. That was the only time before George Floyd that I ever protested publicly. I never looked back after that. I did then and still believe in him. If I had to name my dad's (RIP) favorite athletes I know he would list AI amongst Ali/Tiger/Jackie R./Jesse O./B. Russell/Dr. J.

[@dennislynn1685]

How you don’t bring up the Reebok commercial 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@SD80]

AI was hiphop playing bball. Great player and it was really cool watching his journey

[@Shine-z4i]

Who doesn’t have a podcast nowadays?

[@hewhef]

How they not mention the Reebok commercial

[@kevinhogan5885]

Iverson definitely one of my favorite nba players to touch the rock

[@frankautullo9901]

One of the best in 🏀

[@Marlon-k3z]

I love Iverson.

[@ankhenatenimhotep2563]

AI is the truth! My favorite athlete from the 757.....Im from Norfolk, he is one my all time favorite baller next to Dr.J

[@bklynbarks3724]

You can tell how much Coach Thompson mean to AI… He’s told this story over and over and still to this day he breaks down when he speaks on Coach

[@javierlopez5428]

He's the Still Today..........TRue Great & GOAT

[@jonathanschmid6396]

This is epic🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@useyourthirdeye9083]

VA Stand up💯

[@RemoWilliams1227]

The Starting Five! It's Faaaaaantastic!!

[@kevinlrichardson67]

Love and Respect A.I.🙏🏽🫡

[@karenmorgan8900]

That’s the move the one on Jordan 🤲🏾✊🏾❤ 3 🔥🔥🔥Blessings to you and family ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 3 forever

[@yoshamell]

#1 in both sports. Do you kno how hard tht is to do!! who made dis man? lol... A.I a legend... he the reason i played ball... thanks A.I.... #Legend #GreatestEva!!

[@montbrink4700]

A few years later in 98 Ronald Curry from the same town as A I. did it too...

[@theurbangardener1006]

We love Bubba Chuck in Philly! ❤

[@BlackFaithProduction]

🎶 Jewelz time! Jewelz time! 🎶 Allen Iverson is the best rapper on this set. Just 40 freakin bars from the mouth of a crook!

[@robertcollins8794]

Yo this is one of the realest interviews I’ve seen

[@nonbeliever4593]

A I Love Coach Thompson Like No Other

[@karenmorgan8900]

Thanks❤❤❤❤❤

[@pasttimetoknowiharvey9223]

Allen, I am a 77 year old woman who loves excellence and I live in Virginia. Too bad you don't know who you are. You represent God in the earth. Why do you think you were so good in more than one sport. If you could change the atmosphere on the basketball court, you could have helped to change the world with your testimony. You look sad, but you do not know how much power and charisma God has given you. Surrender your life to Jesus and a smile will be constantly across your face. You have a much more important job to do than anything else you have ever done. Go to work for God and see how much He loves you. He's been your dad all along. Now practice this. "God is good and greatly to be praised." Now say that 22 times.

[@TruthB7Told]

A.I. hands down that BADDEST little Man in the history of the NBA!

[@Liesofhim]

My GOAT

[@geegee8234]

Legend. Chuck that was me you saw in the rear view.. Questions!

[@Ryanoww]

Huh

[@geegee8234]

@@Ryanoww in the “Answer” documentary he talks about seeing a kid in his shoes and sitting there until the kid was out of distance. The kid, was me

[@Tayek757]

Are you Giatta?

[@CedricSports]

Much Respect AI 👊🏾

[@victorb2989]

Allen Iverson 🎉

[@sharesecombs3931]

Loving the green AI💚🙏💕

[@1DONJUAN2]

Maannnnn, they need to have me ask questions...EVERYBODY ask the same questions and talk about the same situations.

[@ajlivereacts]

AI got dat shit on

[@travelinman]

One of the greats

[@erichedgepeth5638]

Damn they didn't talk about the commercial

[@tylerlynn3617]

Best basketball commercial ever

[@judekabongo1995]

@@tylerlynn3617easily

[@dappadealee]

🙏🏽 The Answer “3”

[@tdlew5]

Allen Iverson Definitely Changed The Game Of Basketball. He Doesn't Get Credit As He Should. 💯

[@jamescoleman181]

He would've been like Mike Vick