Allen Iverson Admits The Truth About His Viral “Practice” Moment

[@mega1media124]

Iverson and shaq sitting down and talking is a 2000”s kid”s dream.

[@brixtonmystery]

FOR REAL

[@Whaleonmyscale1]

You said some then

[@RA-dn2ic]

2000s kids dream😂

[@adamdouthy8023]

2000's lmao

[@kilem93]

90s my guy lol

[@Retcon__]

'We talking about practice' lives rent free in my head forever

[@TuckerUp]

It’s up there with “playoffs!”

[@sonicboomkj]

Yeah, but I had to stop using it after the real story came out years ago. Them reporters need to leave some of these athletes alone.

[@jpg6296]

​@@sonicboomkj wym

[@DJWEEDPIZZA]

@@sonicboomkjUnderrated part of that is when he stops in the middle of it and just goes “what are we REALLY talking about?”

[@sonicboomkj]

@@jpg6296 Some of the reporters, sports analyst, sports anchors were using "practice" as a running joke or to make fun of Iverson. Then to find out what was going on with dude at the time, it wasn't really funny anymore.

[@SaladinG14]

Watching the full 30 minute "practice" interview really makes it clear the media did Iverson dirty then. While remaining a funny soundbite, it was very easy to understand where he was coming from.

[@trod5902]

sorry but nobody did him dirty. he was lazy, and his laziness is exactly why he never won a championship. dude is a moron

[@whocareswhatelithinks]

For sure. The frustration he’s feeling is so palpable and like he says in this, dudes didn’t even play 75% of the games anymore, they used to be up his ass over practice? Averaging like 30? Insane

[@twenty1sportscards790]

I can listen to Iverson and Shaq all day long.

[@tigerlancer]

I wanna know what that move inside the move means. That lesson sounds like it's worth billions of dollars.

[@jamesiii2330]

Today's NBA Player: " I'm posed to be the franchise player and yall sittin' here talking about playing in a regular season game! Not the playoffs, we talkin' about a regular season game, c'mon man!"

[@kingsmith1718]

That Icy Hot plug Shaq said was gold. lol

[@newagain9964]

Lame

[@5thgearratchet]

Shaq probably got $500k for dropping that Icy Hot 😆

[@JoseMartinez-jb9hz]

Lol 🤣

[@frans.7975]

That vintage AI interview is pure gold! Best press conference ever in any sport... Legend!

[@FourCornersCoffee]

That REEBOK on his feet is FUEGOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

[@thlee3]

i often think about AI’s reebok deal … lifetime deal, $1M/year until he dies and he’s going to get some loyalty bag when he turns 55

[@pdfahie]

100% all talent and 100% all heart

[@zacharywhite211]

I love them both. But lack of discipline kept them from reaching greater heights. That's a fact. But struggled massively with that

[@ceolb59]

Wonder how your lack of discipline has kept you from the top of your field as well. ​@@zacharywhite211

[@kaylee42900]

Ai is so awesome. I'm glad that he took some time to himself after the NBA and now we're hearing all the stories.

[@JTD472]

Those shoes are still clean af

[@drakeblessum3466]

I thought the same damn thing!

[@blackway643]

Shaq will always find a way to justify not being in top shape. He was great but he never took his conditioning or health seriously

[@trevinhickman9022]

In principle I understand your stance indeed, but Shaq in to out of shape was still effective and he did win a championship 🏆 without Kobe. Shaq had enough years of practice and success to go along with it. Practice is for everyone, but it's players that attend practices and never achieve championships or success

[@be4st856]

@@trevinhickman9022 shaq is one of the most successful underachievers the game has ever seen. he could've been the GOAT if he worked out even a little. that's the disappointing thing.

[@trevinhickman9022]

@@be4st856 I don't see how he can be viewed as an underachiever, he had 4 NBA titles. His conditioning was not the best sure, but he achieved a considerable amount of success

[@be4st856]

@hickman9022 he's not an underachiever relative to us, a basketball player or even a hall of fame player. He's an underachiever considering his potential and talent.

[@bbrandonj003]

@@be4st856I get what you’re saying. Kobe said the same thing. These mfs purposely missing the point lol

[@ProjectDystopia]

A.I. racing random folks like Michael Vick did in the TV show Atlanta.....

[@brianbane8647]

5A State Champ in Football and Basketball as a junior, then robbed of his senior year. Insanely talented 💪

[@GeorgeLieberman-l8x]

Someone needs to tell Adam to shut up

[@ramonchapaiii9973]

😂 lol

[@MrMagnaniman]

You might think that, but I've watched enough Inside the NBA to know that Shaq needs a chaperone.

[@d-rot]

Please Iverson can barely talk, Adam has to fill in the holes for the audio only audience. Count how many times AI says ya know or know what I mean.

[@Tehui1974]

Iverson talks like Chuck. He takes 2 minutes to say something that most people can say in 20 seconds.

[@KwisBwown]

hard to listen to

[@keiseanb1]

All that drinkin will slow ya down

[@NO-END]

naw yall white

[@cubantoosh]

Wish I had an older cousin like him..

[@jegca]

This guys games played and minutes per game would put todays stars to shame.

[@jimmynickelz]

Been waiting so long for this.

[@richknisley9287]

Iverson man that dude broke every mold. Single handedly got the Sixers to the Finals. In HS he was an all state QB too and unlike Bryce Young I believe homeboy could have handled the NFL punishment. The " practice" interview was the iconic bit of the 2000's. Also Shaq, btw this podcast is up there with the Kelce's, was absolutely unstoppable force of nature and if Riley said that the powers that be should take his coaching/GM card away and burn it.

[@hn-ca24]

That was just his impact as an athlete: elite athleticism. His social impact was wild too, he is the one that brought all that tats, style and swag we got today in bball. I would argue in all sports...

[@LeonStjames]

that bryce young shot tho

[@zacharywhite211]

He is incredible. But I still regret his career was not better. He has himself to blame. Poor discipline and bad advice. He's clearly so much more mature and wise now.

[@stimpaxx]

lol there is ZERO guarantee that AI could have withstood the year bryce young just had. this mf had the ABSOLUTE WORST line in the NFL last season.

[@Pitoling186]

A.i seems young at heart GOD BLESS ❤ LEGEND

[@kifley19]

The other guy dominating the podcast.

[@swat486]

I’m yelling for him to shut up

[@arsenalcobain]

he was desperate to ask stupid questions.." AI did you stretch during your basketball career?"

[@jpg6296]

​@arsenalcobain look up goggins stretching then see what u think

[@LaymensLament]

that practice video is my favorite video of all time

[@StoneColdGem]

Practice?

[@LaymensLament]

@@StoneColdGemnot the game!

[@MrWillieesco]

A.I. Should be a regular on this show

[@Fergus316]

The current science confirms that stretching before exercise is not necessary. And the importance of rest for players who play a lot of minutes during the season is understood now, especially for 7 footers who put more stress on their joints like Shaq. So the irony is that AI and Shaq were right, and the expert opinion and old school coaching in the 90s was wrong.

[@inkedbeedeez]

100% on not stretching before exercise. I always just walk for like 5-10 minutes and that’s the best thing ever

[@jakestine4753]

Stretching prior to warm ups is actually dangerous. Warming up is important. Don't just jump into sprints. Walk around a bit, get your heart rate up, THEN hit the sprints. Stretching? Only positive effect it has is help get your heart rate up, same as walking or light shoot-around. Stretching has no other benefit, and has risks because it can cause small tears in the muscle fibers that don't have a chance to heal before gametime. The ONLY good time to do stretching is AFTER the game - when your goal is to break up muscle scar tissues and generate blood flow to clear away lactic acids to aid in the recovery process.

[@MrMagnaniman]

@@jakestine4753 I didn't know about stretching afterwards. It sounds like it makes sense, and I do feel a little better when I stretch after exercising. Thanks!

[@liviujivan5680]

100% talent and heart and 0% practice

[@castlekingside76]

We in here talkin bout practice

[@00h8]

How the game has changed from not practicing to not playing.

[@joaohenrique5372]

Ai's shoes are fire ngl

[@jnewsom1979]

AI thank you, keeping it real FOREVER

[@latrellbrown5727]

they would have been crazy asf if they were teammates lol

[@doncardi8699]

You don't stretch before

[@Kobe8DaGreat24]

I Never did 0 injuries

[@chakabenson1896]

Love AI... Philly yo!

[@MrDeadstu]

AI, one of the best of ALL time, rocking the Blue Jays, even more respect Mr Iverson.

[@natethomas9981]

Shaq how u call step brothers “twin brothers” come on man!😂

[@bartledo9942]

This dude just finishing everyone’s sentences lmao

[@robertphillips7940]

Shout out to DJ Jazzy Jeff and J-Live, "Practice" ✌🏼 🔥

[@Zack29810]

Shaq seriously called Step Brothers "Twin Brothers".

[@jonpoon3896]

Media don’t wanna tell kids to not practice. Kids need to know, if you’re Shaq or AI, recovery is more important. If you’re everyone else, you better be at practice. When your star gets double/triple teamed and they kick it to you, you better hit that shot

[@zshakur]

Damnit AI, I AM listening!!!

[@ioannisbezas3107]

😂

[@andygarcia3585]

“Icy Hot” Shaq is funny.

[@roman42]

Props for the Brian Dawkins wallpaper! Go birds!!! 🦅🦅

[@aidangriffiths5075]

Forget how tall Shaq is until you look at his leg outstretched 😂

[@modawgblue]

crazy how great Shaq was for having a poor work ethic compared to his counterparts, just goes to show how naturally gifted he was, incredible.

[@Mav2208]

Allen Iverson aka "the answer", "AI", and "man, listen" 😅

[@DarrianSummerville]

Shaq pulled out that stat!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@LaymensLament]

i like this, no bullshit

[@DANNYxBOY9089]

Adam interrupting AI over and over is crazy. Dude please stop.

[@kbtken]

That couch is huge. I was distracted thinking about that during the whole video 😂

[@castlekingside76]

The song from this was awesome lol

[@DezMaiTheMystic]

I bring up the original interview weekly to somebody! People always want to focus on the wrong shit.

[@joshoneal5908]

This video is great. This is what separates these amazing athletes from being legends. They took their talents for granted. Kobe and Jordan would never have that mindset

[@MrJ1S]

Had they told mj or kobe to get a 6 pack they woulda tried for an 8 pack 😂

[@Badhabitches]

Twin Brothers sounds 🔥

[@zpe1200]

AI so cool, he would be fun to hang with.

[@proshepherd]

I can't believe, after all these years, we're still talking about... Practice.

[@johnperry708]

Memphis was ready to give this man the keys to his the city I wish someone would ask him about that.

[@mazengwe28]

They asked him about that earlier, I think. He didn't want to come off the bench. So he retired instead.

[@StreetzDotNation]

Let's us get up here big dawg

[@tobehonest2234]

Shaq trying to get ai a endorsement

[@nicolegordon129]

I love him promoting icy hot every chance he gets. Lol.

[@CreatingTheAdvantage]

I so enjoy this show...💯♥️

[@reck0n3r]

Shaq with the shameless plug 😂

[@johnnyjoey]

I love listening to Iverson and Gary Payton! Nothing PC, just telling the truth!

[@coscrupi]

I just realized...he's wearing a BlueJays lid.

[@symboltherapper]

I just refuse to believe one of my favorite players all time…can’t go left….

[@dinewalton]

Did we just become bestfriends!?...... That just happened!!!

[@jubbo95]

Can somebody pls point towards the uncensored version? Just not the same when the audio sounds like a scratched up cd (I know, I’m dating myself…)

[@travis.3]

Could have been worse, I was in a drunken foot race and fell 5 steps into it and tore my AC joint😂

[@makeamericagreatagainI776]

Shaq over there takin up 2 couch cushions while the other dude is as sprawled out as can be still only takes up one lol. We need to have Shaq sized furniture everywhere he goes and have regular sized humans sit on those next to him. It would be hilarious to see everyone else's legs dangle and not touch the floor

[@hn-ca24]

That shaq comment and mentality around 5:00 is exactly why he and Kobe broke up the early 2000 Laker dynasty...sad

[@Kobe8DaGreat24]

That's definitely 🧢

[@briand5083]

I never had a problem with his rant at the time. Guy played every game and put up 30 points on a regular basis. His attendance in practice was between him and his coach. If only superstars today made it a priority to be on the floor as much as he was. I don't care what they do in practice.

[@rillo806]

He kinda looks like martin lawrence.... never noticed that.

[@XtianJovic]

Nice to hear their side of the story about practice and not getting into shape.

[@KevinLuna]

I don't understand how someone so smart as Shaq can be so ignorant about food.

[@StoneColdGem]

It was very unfortunate for AI not to win a NBA Finals Ring before he retired

[@alpeshj]

Nice hat

[@Eskay_The_Evil_Genius]

Did shaq say the movie was twin brothers? Hahaha he need some practice!

[@bilogskii2216]

What's funny about this is AI almost broke his record on that interview of saying the word practice to many times.

[@samirpatel554]

Truth!

[@dqf9830]

Imagine if these two actually practiced

[@seanfrank32]

Imagine Shaq with a work ethic like Kobe smh I can't argue with him though. He was DOMINANT. My 3 favorite non-Knick players were AI, Shaq, and Vince

[@nonyobussiness3440]

He’d would have played 5 years. Kobe admits he practiced and didn’t sleep enough and regretted it. He also admitted Shaq was too big, got too beat up during games to practice like him. Shaq needed to rest between games and heal in the off season. He gained weight so David Robinson, t duncan, kg, morning, big country, Hakeem couldn’t push him off the block.

[@seanfrank32]

@@nonyobussiness3440 Yeah, he was the most dominant basketball player I've ever seen. So who am I to question his method? lol

[@DavidStella]

The questions about practice were an attempt to compare AI to the likes of MJ and Kobe, who were known to be first to show up to… practice.

[@kingartison]

Iverson was the only athlete that wasn’t a wrestler that I ever heard talk I use to think they couldn’t or weren’t allowed to talk

[@OrdellRob]

You never heard of Muhammad Ali?

[@BruvahSulaiman]

Randy Moss didn't stretch much either.

[@joeypena8005]

Allen and Kat look alike

[@MORNINGSTAR190]

Martin Lawrence aswell

[@cmonman7664]

If they had MJ and Kobe mentality, they'd been even greater. Shaq might have been goat.

[@captainspirou]

Stretching before games is unnecessary and often counterproductive. Warming up is far more important

[@AwnPoynt]

Care to explain further?

[@jimdino77]

Dynamic stretching…. Not static … that’s essentially warming up

[@captainspirou]

@@AwnPoynt - specifically static stretching does help with flexibility but studies have shown that it can weaken muscles and are more prone to injury. It’s better to do static stretching at the end of a workout. @jimdino77 is correct about dynamic stretching and I’ve often done that before playing tennis. However if you don’t do any stretching (dynamic or otherwise) and just warm up, you will usually be fine

[@AwnPoynt]

@@captainspirou appreciate this response. Now all I gotta do is find out the difference between static and dynamic stretching lol

[@EuroGuy85]

wearing a red Sox hat during the interview, a boo jays hat during the podcast, does AI like one team or what?

[@prod.1yp]

Shaq: "icey hottt" 😂😂👀 1:30

[@kcnfdntc]

Let them do it and these GMs, and Coaches will have literally slaving for your Million Dollars Worth of Fame. I don't blame Shaq or A.I. for their decision.

[@ridefreeordie831]

Old school pros stayed warmed up. Plus I dont care who you are Shaq is putting a hurt on you! His sheer size gave him an advantage over damn near everybody.

[@LongNguyen-n2s]

Other guys needs to talk less. Need to hear more of Shrekuill Oneil

[@Kobe8DaGreat24]

I Never stretched i always thought it would take my abilities to walk in the sky 🌙 away. 0 injuries

[@olololo4807]

i am also a fried chicken and cheeseburger guy.

[@yaxing007]

That’s why their playing career was shorter…while steph still top 5 at the age of 35…..

[@tbone7679]

AIs game was predicated on speed to make up for being small and playing in a more physical era. Totally different key to greatness and era as Steph

[@ByronKeith-fi7hp]

I can understand practice for rookies sophomores and role players but Superstar players like Iverson and Shaq Jordan and Kobe R.I.P. naw fam just regular season and playoffs a do 🏀

[@treetrunk8794]

They still talking bout practice.

[@mindy561]

I feel like english is his second language lmao

[@seantamke3108]

Goes to show those guys just went out to play natural. I was always beat up from practice, I thought it was stupid in High School. We did 2 hour practices 5 days a week and I would drop 10 pounds in water weight every night in 2 hours.

[@JB-vc5re]

Different times from then and now. Worried about practice? Now we worry that a superstar will actually play. NBA TV ratings continue to decline. Fix the game Silver

[@KareemQuowPhotography]

no doubt that Shaq was one of the most dominate big men ever, but how much better would he have been if he simply had a different attitude about being in great shape and practice? he would be in the GOAT conversations.. but I guess that wasn't important to him and you can't put your expectations on others but I just see the potential that was never realized because of a contented perspective.