Why Allen Iverson Is In The Hall Of Fame

Celebrate the most influential guard of his generation as Coach Nick breaks down how legendary guard Allen Iverson attacked out of the Sixers offense during his greatest statistical year of 2005-06.
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[@dontana72]

He wasn't just a great player AI was an icon. One of the game changers

[@adamclark9459]

No disrespect to people like Kobe and Lebron, but my two favourite during and post Jordan era is A,I, and K,G, no contest both of them left eeeeverything on the court. It was great watching that passion on the court.

[@TheFly212]

33 points per game and nearly 7 in a half assists per game... Holy shit.

[@jsmith2144]

One of the most entertaining players of all time

[@greatestever4478]

L

[@blueflamexl9880]

I'm guessing you've never watched him play

[@YourBeastRoy]

Hard to argue that even more so i think then MJ being the greatest. But NO ONE argues hes the best little man in nba history.... and even as small as westbrook is. still had him on 3 or 4 inches and what 100 more lbs haha im 5"11 and in highschool 185 no fat. Also helped him fly, When he used to dunk it or even just rebound over the 6"10-7footers it was like curry making back to back half court shots, But every other game.....

[@eugenioapa2209]

Philtranco Jonathan hearth I love you

[@eugenioapa2209]

Thanks for your help and have a good weekend jonathane

[@treyfromda60s95]

My favorite player of all time and one of the best shooting guards of all time. Well deserved Allen. Good luck in all future endeavors.

[@ohgodwhyimtrolling8113]

I fucking hate when people use the " not a game, practice" because 90% of the time they doesn't know the context. His best friend died few days earlier and lost an important game. And the journalist asked him a question about practice

[@Cooley96]

Me as well. It's absolutely unbelievable that the media has ran such a hatchet job campaign against him for 14 years and counting. It forced him to act in accordance with that perception for so long when that wasn't even him. Exactly why I'm not bothered by athletes destroying the media and refusing interviews.

[@drdiscostu]

Wasn't it earlier in the year, like over 6 months ago? Just from memory. Also people say he was drunk in that interview. I dunno I just feel bad for him, a shame coach nick put that on here, I'm over hearing about it

[@nikewarrior24]

I was just thinking that!

[@blacktee31]

drdiscostu he wasn't drunk

[@gandydancer637]

He wasn't drunk. He was just being a jerk.

[@empty9281]

Because he was fucking good that's why

[@itzbreezy4471]

azakly he god he better then curry and klay better then jordan to

[@drewcp2012]

richie slick no sir

[@drewcp2012]

Right

[@BeboJones]

Why he is in the hall of fame? Because he was amazing

[@kohsmoger1567]

Not just amazing on the court, but his impact off he brought street and hip hop to b-ball. The guy was just cool and the strongest little warrior I have ever seen. He brought baggy shorts to be ball to and his hair style that became popular with basketball players.

[@bballbreakdown]

+Koh Smoger I should've included this part!

[@blacktee31]

BBALLBREAKDOWN maybe a little more on his play making ability as well.

[@africaRBG]

@@bballbreakdown I'd say he is in the top three most influential players of all time conversation, in this regard. Along with dr.j and jordan. He was our generation's (millenial) jordan.

[@xelefonte]

He doesn't deserve to be in the HOF. He was the only basketball player to be a loser on all 5 levels: high school, college, NBA, Olympics and life (got divorced). He needs to be in the hall of shame.

[@LeBeautiful]

Next Video: Why JaVale McGee is in Shaqtin a fool

[@Eazy2k]

Keep yo ring

[@iiDetour]

you deserve your ring kyrie

[@kemrasun2551]

+. “KriMzoN” lebron triple dubble don't mean nothing and he out scored both teams in every category

[@blacktee31]

Kemra Sun real shit

[@gloedup150]

LeBeautiful 😂

[@BlackOcelot0095]

Hey Coach, you said something that got me thinking. You mentioned how it was the beginning of the new "No Hand Checking Rule" when Iverson came in the NBA and how it made it harder for a single defender to guard any decent ball handler. I think it'll be huge if you did a video COMPARING the old hand checking rule VS the no hand checking rule and the effects it had on the game. If anyone out there agrees with me please add your thoughts on this idea.

[@M0ebius]

Great idea. I was too young to understand the old rules when I watched it then. Also interesting would be a breakdown of the old defensive rules regarding zone vs the new.

[@xKADZx]

Was about to ask the same too, totally agreeing with this

[@knightofnever]

Geat idea!

[@bballbreakdown]

+G Kells ooohhh. This is a good idea. Let me see what I can find...

[@paulgross1931]

Hey I'm a 76ers fan I used to watch Allen Iverson play basically never seen anyone play the way he did he absolutely change the sport forever

[@annawilson7516]

Please mark that Iverson had a range of first step which is incredible , his flexibilty , mobility and dimensions of speed , changes, unstoppable when isolated.

[@Convisis]

Arguably the most naturally gifted talent to ever play in the league.

[@grey4621]

He's in the hall of fame because he's pound for pound the Greatest Ever

[@LuideMulumba]

The only two players people tried to emulate when I was a kid were Jordan and Iverson. Not Shaq, not Nash, no other...just Jordan and Iverson. Lays testament to the impact he had on the game.

[@northcarolinaaa8268]

I don't know. A lot of kids wanted to be like Nash and Vince Carter (when dunking) when I was little

[@TheGeorgeD13]

As it seems like we're of a similar age, I always wanted to be like Nash and Stockton. Passing was my favorite part of the game. I love Iverson and Jordan, too, but I didn't want to be like them, personally. But yes, most kids wanted to be like AI and MJ. Chris Paul is another great passer I looked up to.

[@thamostgangsta12]

I looked up to kobe and a.i. but my game was very pass savy and fundamentally sound. I never played off athleticism

[@stanleylee3329]

Luide Mulumba well shaqs game was dunks the rim off and Nash's game was pass the ball no behind the back through the opponents legs loll

[@Suspect333]

A.I. is my hero and I've seen them all since Magic... Truly a Warrior and a real man´S man.

[@boredstudent]

Allen Iverson is deserving of the Hall Of Fame

[@rachsafff_376]

he is in the hall of fame bruh

[@razmc32]

To me AI was also an icon of basketball. He brought fashion to the NBA, street style of play and hustling. He had a hard up bringing and despite being undisciplined he deserves to be in the hall of fame. AI!

[@constructionnetwork6858]

he brought fashion, street style of play and hustling to the NBA? LOOOL what a clown!!! You CLEARLY have not seen 80s and 90s NBA.

[@chiefsolo6013]

It's sad that some people don't think he's a HOF'er..

[@fellabei1993]

what idiot said that?

[@blacktee31]

That's no longer up for debate he's a first ballot hofer now.

[@kohsmoger1567]

Those guys are just Nash dick riders that get mad when anyone says AI was better than Nash.

[@chiefsolo6013]

I see a lot of people trying to discredit his greatness and the only argument they say is "be shot 42%" and I'm Canadian but Iverson is better, the truth must be told.

[@drwalka10]

He also has no rings and his team has been kicked out of the 1st round of the playoffs like 6 times. Can't shoot threes. Ball hog . I can go on and on

[@yeon723]

kid these days will only look at the numbers. They will never know how dominant AI was

[@JGARCIA415]

Dominant being 5'8"!!!!!!! Insane

[@5Phant0M5]

6'0*

[@sohaminyoh]

dominant how?

[@JGARCIA415]

+5Phant0M5 listed at 6'0"... Not that tall tho

[@TheGeorgeD13]

Kids today never look at numbers. Numbers are boring and don't say anything. They look at game tape on KZbin. They know EXACTLY how dominant AI was.

[@jasons4045]

do Yao. it seems a lot people does not agree that he should be a HOF

[@herrmannmunster]

yes! This is the best moment to appreciate how skilful Yao was for a man his size. Good shooter, great passer, amazing team player.

[@sohaminyoh]

+herrmannmunster i dont think anyone disagrees with that the main argument is probably he didn't play enough

[@sohaminyoh]

***** I think AI and Yao showed that legacy trumps greatness and winning when getting in the HOF

[@jasons4045]

Well it's unfortunate that his career was too short , but we gotta give props to him that he spread the game in Asia :) Do not forget that it stands for Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame for a reason, it's not only reserved for NBA players.

[@redtiger4352]

+Graham Becker its not just based on career stats....its whole contribution to basketball....why would commentators get in the HOF then

[@Tonio5100]

Pound for pound the greatest to EVER lace them up #FAX

[@visha3661]

Um...no

[@drek100sm]

He weighed 165 and averaged 27 for his career, that's no doubt

[@Suspect333]

Then who Vish?

[@sohaminyoh]

+Derek Grizzly 43% career fg%, shot under 40% in two seasons, was a ballhog so nope

[@lifealpha]

+Ernesto Hendrix people are this dumb? lmao. and about the iso who the fuck he supposed to pass it to? you can't really blame him.

[@OneEyedKeys]

One of the best pure talents the NBA has ever seen. A complete player. No. forget about it. But as far as physical talent goes, few can compare.

[@spermwhale8236]

Simple answer... he's one of the most talented shooting guards in history and must be in your top 5 shooting guards.

[@kohsmoger1567]

Or point guards. He could do both.

[@locksley11]

and his wicked crossover changed the game

[@blacktee31]

locksley11 so much so they had to ban it

[@kor57]

Because David Stern hated AI and rigged the NBA against him.

[@Amick44]

He could've, should've been one of the greatest points ever. If he wasn't so enamored with dribbling and shooting.

[@okifeelthat]

great video as usual coach. I'm a huge lakers fan but man did i love to watch Allen Iverson play, even when he singlehandedly ruin our almost perfect postseason.

[@nycnow811]

Who doesn't have an A.I jersey? I think every boy in my junior hs had his jersey. P.S: Even though Westbrook is really really good, I think he has a lot to learn from A.I when it comes to finishing by the rim.

[@raphaelnatividad5347]

And shooting

[@suntansuperman26]

Didn't have his jersey but I had his shoes tho. And Westbrook plays too out of control and tends to make poor choices.

[@starkk19]

I remember I had Iverson's jersey, his accessories, headband and sleeves as well as shoes.

[@iWessoo]

Even I have a AI jersey, and I'm from fucking Finland. Phenomenal player, was always one of my favs

[@rhys-jonjenkins7060]

And everything else that has anything to do with basketball on the court but not off

[@venod3134]

Look at his legs and lower body. How coordinated his legs are with his upper body movements, so fluid. His strides always effectively breaking down the defense off the first step. Beautiful.

[@76ersbeastintheeast15]

loved watching that guy. Definitely a HOFamer

[@polynikes5631]

No lie. As a short man, A.I. is the reason I started playing ball. Man among giants ftw

[@YourBeastRoy]

He might have made 10 million kids under 5"8 play basketball back then lol my Cus fav player and he used to kill it in HS but was like 5"6 lol and didnt even play college ball after that but hey kept them kids off the streets!

[@jadonw3288]

That travel at 3:01 tho lmao

[@oscaryanes1885]

I peeped that too lol

[@sucio903]

i barley noticed that how did the ref miss that

[@evilkawhikawhisexual3184]

hahaha

[@daftman420]

I always catch AI travelin', but he was just waaay too slick to get whistled for that. They called him for palmin' though because he was just too good at handles, so they felt that they had to call somethin'.

[@JS-bk4pn]

lol I missed that. Moving that pivot foot all over the place, haha.

[@anntheia59]

Allen Iverson was enjoyable to watch. This young man was breath taking to watch.

[@youngjedi9199]

Iverson wasted his career with the 76ers. They couldn't give him anything to build on. The biggest criticism of hid game was that he relied on ISO too much but his teams weren't any good.

[@blacktee31]

Well if they got Webber sooner and Collins coached they could've went further.

[@Spiteyishere]

Yaya Bam he loved the 76ers

[@YourBeastRoy]

ppl didnt have 3-4 LEAGUE stars on 1 team back then and you "100% him" wasnt going to just leave your team mates cold and dry to move to a better team.... CAUGH CAUGH "dont even have to say a name and you know why im caughing"

[@Sebadiah23]

The team, usually and especially at its peak, was designed around his ball-dominant offensive style , like Houston is with Harden, and often Jordan with Bulls. When the other guys are solid defenders, and “know their role”, it can be very effective. This is why he quickly faded away once he was traded to Denver.

[@xaviervega468]

The Sixers built around AI exactly as they should have. They surrounded him with rebounders and defenders to cover the things AI couldn't do. Another prime offensive player means AI gets less touches.

[@probathroomsingeryx]

Omg coach nick I've been waiting for this breakdown for like more than 2 years Love from Singapore

[@Hawkeyes319]

Singapore is my favorite place that I've ever been 2

[@jaydentaylor4299]

Why is it your favorite if I may ask I'm curious

[@Hawkeyes319]

Jayden Taylor I have a thing for Asian women..and I'm born and raised in the US so I have never ever seen a place so clean in my life

[@jaysilva5854]

AI was one of the best in early 00s

[@kemrasun2551]

the best with no help

[@kemrasun2551]

+FruitPunch Samurai he said so round him with talent he win

[@blacktee31]

FruitPunch Samurai yea that's y he hoped to have a strong relationship with his coach and play alongside Carmelo?

[@theinktician]

The* Only Shaq compares. Kobe was a supplement to Shaq until 05

[@dantheman4838]

Iverson WAS the early 00's.

[@ArcadianGenesis]

Iverson > Westbrook

[@jeffreypham4066]

Easily! not even close!

[@SIeepwalker1]

Water is wet

[@devouttimduncanfanaccount3340]

Westbrook is an overrated finisher. Curry and Irving are better aroun the rim

[@Joe-rn6yw]

Ironically Westbrook is AI's favorite player today

[@kohsmoger1567]

It should be harden because he plays the most like AI.

[@larrytipton2868]

Whats kinda sad is if he was less of a knucklehead and had some high level teammates, he could have soared even higher. My mom's favorite player, she was like "how does he score so much?"

[@ThaJFromDaA]

Stfu

[@ChrisWeber]

Coach: a whole video on Iverson without mentioning the Iverson cut? You shelving that for another time?

[@SaintFrost11]

Whats that?

[@MarcusExum97]

That year, they didn't run the Iverson cut for him. That's why Coach didn't put anything on it in the video.

[@MarcusExum97]

the haircut ofc

[@legendus1159]

So he avreged 33ppg with bad offence movement in his team.. what would it be with more movement.. 40ppg+

[@jawsismrdurm]

why are you sooo gray? he was the best ball handler of all time. Defense? Not a a liability but an asset. not just offense bro. you don't get in the hall of fame with just offense. made it to the finals by himself. led the league in scoring. always up there in steals and got more rebounds than he was supposed to. top 5. period.

[@crashforce0415]

coach you started it. mind as well do shaq and yao

[@bballbreakdown]

+Crash Force #imin

[@nick2131]

Yaaaaaass

[@khengkoy]

+BBALLBREAKDOWN SHAQ and YAO also changed the game... Shaq = power Yao = Finesse/Jumpshots

[@shadedclan]

Do one also for Kobe and Tim

[@FabianGarcia-qt1tk]

+shadedclan not Kobe and Duncan. Those are no brainers making HOF, he did AI cause some people think its controversial cause of the rings and other stuff.

[@0nekhmerXViet]

I'm surprised you're making this vid tbh. AI was notorious for his ISO game and you're known to hate on these types of players in today's generation.

[@NoKapprio]

it's inefficient in today's game

[@DeathrowDC]

Every good player in AI's generation was an ISO player.

[@MindfulAttraction]

that's exactly whati was thinking. He and westbrook have similar styles. Shooting guards who play the pg

[@kohsmoger1567]

Actually harden plays very similar to AI but is bigger yet the dude gets so much shit.

[@SniffyPoo]

he had tremendous individual skills, but watching the sixers run half-court offense was a bore-fest

[@JCT1926]

2:59-3:14 look at those AI triple threat travels, my goodness lol.

[@bigb2610]

6:17 on a old Gary Payton, the same old Gary Payton that stopped LeBron James from getting a game winner

[@alleniverson4957]

Best player in NBA history

[@YourBeastRoy]

WHO SAID DAT

[@nocbwsninja]

At his best, totally unstoppable.

[@kennethpecoraro719]

answer: cuz he's FUCKING Allen iverson.

[@djc1167]

I knew AI is a great player, but watching this video, I saw the genius in him. I mean, he really knows how to finish at different ways at the rim in a short amount of time.

[@PerezSportsOfficial]

an easier way to say it is that he is a former MVP 3x scoring champ and 3x steals champ

[@kemrasun2551]

4times scoring champ

[@Antbeast23]

Allen Iverson just had toughness and heart. something u can't teach.

[@melokid99]

do you think Marbury would be a hall of famer if he listened to Larry brown

[@bballbreakdown]

Check Marbury's stats. He averaged 20 and 9 for nine straight years...

[@melokid99]

well he is Definitely not a hall of famer but if he listened to brown do you think he would of? Brown said that and said Marbury would be another Iverson if he wasn't so uncoachable

[@thebigwarthog]

I think had he not gone to China and played in the league 2-3 more seasons he would be a strong candidate. Going to NY also hurt his reputation a lot since he couldn't win there.

[@melokid99]

People say Melo and Tmac aren't hall of famers. if they aren't then Marbury DEFF isnt

[@thebigwarthog]

Melo definitely is IMO and TMac would be if he hadn't gotten injured and shortened his career.

[@koolhandduke4087]

Simply stated, the guy is a legend.

[@KushWilson]

love love love this channel

[@bballbreakdown]

+Kyle Wilson Thx!

[@KushWilson]

Thank you for doing these vids i love learning everything i can about the game you make that possible

[@kdeloris2225]

Now that's how you ball like dawg!!! Congratulations Allen "the answer" Iverson you earned it NBA hall of fame.

[@4Exia]

Coach, can you make a video about how legends would do in today's system? Thanks a lot! Love your videos!

[@deandrepage1048]

The Iverson Cut, has turned into today's "Iverson Series. " You are definitely the man when they name a basketball offense after you.

[@zuffyg4772]

Simple. Pound4Pound, he's the greastest basketball player ever.

[@mrwarren916]

Agreed, easily number 1

[@JGARCIA415]

Pound 4 pound the most talented and toughest for sure... Hard the say the greatest

[@alvaropalomo3924]

Pound4Pound is not a thing in basketball and if It was, Chris Paul would be the greatest p4p

[@JGARCIA415]

+Alvaro Palomo what has he won?

[@kohsmoger1567]

That's what I am saying Chris Paul is very overrated, while AI was extremely underrated.

[@steverliu1886]

I really think your narration game has gotten better, not that it was bad before, but now it makes me laugh out loud. "Travel? Maybe. Bucket? YES!"

[@SilkyLew]

And we are still talking about practice

[@chazzdposh]

Just an awesome video! You really have become the best on KZbin at breaking down the game of basketball. NBA teams should be watching these videos.

[@alejandroromero6464]

i loved it coach. please do a kobe one. would love to see more like this.

[@africaRBG]

One of the most influential players of all time

[@terrancevanliew1814]

Are you going to do this for Shaq and Yao? Even though he didn't make it, I would love to see a video on KJ as well. such an underrated player.

[@bballbreakdown]

+Terrance Van Liew yes! The plan is to do Shaq and Yai

[@zekeski]

i know its Yao not yai.. but C'mon Coach!!! XD

[@DukexxNukemxx]

you should do one of these for Yao ming. I think it's a question a ton of us would love your perspective on.

[@allthebest1277]

Iverson wasn't EFFICIENT??? TF. Dude used to put BLOCK stats of all things too lol. Top steals. God he was averaging a healthy amount of steals per game in addition to just general points. It's unfortunate that his teams never were successfully structured to his style of play to be more successful but Iverson was not inefficient.

[@MrNB-op2lm]

This statement is very narrow. Look at how he was efficient when he teamed up in denver nuggets with another superstar and he already past his prime there. How will you be efficient in sixers when you're the center of offense and the only threat in offense in your team. Thinking wisely the opposing team will focus their defense to you.

[@YourBeastRoy]

His steals wereee his D if someones gonna say did couldnt... haha i think getting turn overs are a little better then a lil "pressure" if your not gonna get the ball back

[@ifineNick]

Beautiful step powerful shot amazing drive = The Answer The King of crossover

[@usogui8699]

4:58 he shoot over the goat.

[@makehumanitygreatagain8128]

This video actually makes me realize how much of a poor player Iverson actually was. I've become so much better at observing the game. He constantly travelled (moving his pivot foot), moved inefficiently, took horrible shots etc... I give him credit for being determined, hard-nosed and athletic. However, he couldn't hold a candle to Curry skillswise.

[@kuruptzZz]

iverson would destroy curry like irving did in the finals

[@gb_unleashed475]

+Eye of the Bystander He did have a street ball look to him

[@markl2007]

but Delly handled him easily

[@jsmokeee8540]

Make Humanity Great Again if you really think curry can lead a team by himself I feel bad for you 😂 curry works well in a 3 point shooting system throw him on a team without 4 stars he's worthless

[@thomasrose38]

even when you watch him you could not believe how he got the bucket didn't look special but he got the ball in the net amazing small man sneaky good !!!!!!

[@theroseexperience]

Lebron is celebrated for taking a team of scrubs to the finals, yet Iverson did the same and actually took a game off one of the greatest teams of all time, I much loftier feet than the Lebron led Cavs. Easily a HOF'r.

[@theroseexperience]

Iverson had incredibly long arms as well which coupled with his insane quickness allowed him to get shots off that other guys his size would never have been able to. It also helped his hesitations etc. Guy was as mentally tough as they came as well. Never quit.

[@taylorkintigh7170]

The Rose Experience the difference is lebrons team was terrible defensively. AI at the very least had mutumbo, who was having one of his best years at the time.

[@YourBeastRoy]

Ppl forget to mention his like 20 injuries which most players wouldnt even be PLAYING WITH and still dropped 40+.....almost 50 hahah COME ON PPL WAKE UP who argues hes not a HOFer....

[@YourBeastRoy]

@@taylorkintigh7170 yea best for him lol dude couldnt even walk he was so tall and skinny and prettty much did nothing to shaq.... it was sad

[@iamqjames]

Coach Nick, I love this video. I train basketball players & I will be sharing this with them. We use some of the same language (such as hunting & gravity) & I was just teaching some of them about isolation so this is a great tutorial to enhance the lessons. Thank you for all you do!

[@bballbreakdown]

+Q James awesome, thanks! Have u seen the video on Playing Open we did?

[@bigvonny3465]

Iverson was the last ever one man team

[@ushyamamoto7098]

big vonny well now u got kawahi

[@owynnenupal3014]

@@ushyamamoto7098 no i bet you didnt know who is his team mates.Lowry and siakam 1 man team?lol.btw sorry for my english

[@DanielFlailed]

Ehh Dwyane Wade was pretty alone in his scoring leader season with a bunch of players past their prime

[@CLewey44]

This is a no brainer. If you lead the league in scoring four times, multiple times led league in spg, take your team to the Finals, drop 48 on the unbeatable Lakers, win season MVP and have the sickest handles the league has ever seen, you go to the Hall. Iverson was unreal and anyone that doesn't like him, on the court specifically, doesn't get him. He was not a prima donna but instead he was tough as nails and played with more injuries than any modern player. Streak shooter? Sure, but when he got it going he was absolutely unstoppable. Him coming off a screen and winding up to shoot an elbow area three was awesome. Him going into the lane just inside the FT line getting his little fadeaway off was outstanding. He was fearless and would drive in on anyone. He probably has been knocked to the ground more than any NBA player ever and would get up and keep playing.

[@ugie8851]

Kyrie is the next AI. can shoot, can dribble, quick as a cat and ability to finish / iso. similar mold.

[@Suspect333]

Doesn't have the mentality, no disrespect but nobody does.

[@Samidot]

not as fast as iverson. better shooter tho

[@ugie8851]

not sure about mentality, but his last shot during last year final kinda show that he aint a coward tho.

[@burstpanther6352]

AI's heart puts him way above Kyrie

[@st00dz]

kyrie could never lead a team of duds to the finals. he was irrelevant in the nba in terms of contention before lebron came back

[@Tonio5100]

Euro at 5:34 but most guys think that's a new move tho LoL

[@MrJflomario]

So no Iverson cut? ..... c'mon Coach!

[@bballbreakdown]

+Jedno Florestal yknow, they didn't run the Iverson cut that year!

[@steverliu1886]

Yeah, there aren't many cuts named after players right? Is the Rick Fox reverse pivot square up a thing?

[@MrJflomario]

Oh ok. I was hoping you'd mention it because I learned about it in your other videos. Let me stop fan-girling. It was a great video regardless. Thanks.

[@bobpolo2964]

3:01-3:05 that pivot does miracles

[@andymnc]

that "practice" stuff... man u need to put there the whole interview or do not use it. it's real that nba and other people used it to kill him, but it's also real that he said that after a huge "my best friend died and i just lost this game" [and we are talking about practice?!?!]. So to me (and not only of course), that "practice" was totally another story. AI was one of the best ever

[@bballbreakdown]

+andymnc it's a long interview, so... Plus it sounded to me like he wanted to talk about Larry Brown as a coach and was upset they brought up practice, not that he was upset about practice itself...

[@andymnc]

yes it's really long.. about the practice stuff.. he was upset by the journalists there.. when u'll have time, listen to all of it with patience. u'll see. it's like "hey guys, i lived all of these sh**t and u r asking me about practice instead of the game?"... but maybe i am wrong either... anyway he was a super player and thanks for this video

[@Buddhawrath]

A.I. one of the reasons I loved the game so much, don't get me wrong. But that man carried the ball 95% of the time like he was in an And1 Mixtape every game, and that's why his handles looked so amazing. I'm just glad they let a street baller shine in the NBA.

[@MaliekCombs]

TALK ABOUT YAO PLEASE

[@showofforce9620]

loved this, plz do more

[@SuperSaiyanMatthew1]

Coach if iverson was 6'4 or even 6'6 do you think he'd be jordan level? Seen people talking about this.

[@SuperSaiyanMatthew1]

***** not really I mean lebron fast af and he's tall he wouldn't lose much speed if any. It's weight not height.

[@fl_7837]

+SuperSaiyanMatthew Lebron is a freak of nature, so that's a bad example, there is a thing called body mass index so naturally the taller you are the heavier you going to get, especially for athletes.

[@SuperSaiyanMatthew1]

Francisco Samson and ai isn't a freak of nature?

[@revenge4408]

***** not enough to make him slower

[@wallstreetzoomer]

if u r taller then ur slower, duh AI is NOT lebron, he wouldn't be able to have that much speed if he is at lebron's height and speed

[@Spectator182]

"The Answer" is already at the question.. Because he is Allen Iverson...

[@momentum.marketingagency]

Imagine AI in today's game against the likes of Russ, Dame and Kyrie it would be crazy

[@reyian451]

This is Jon Snow He's King of the North his play is similar to this modern day NBA. He would be great piece for any team

[@YourBeastRoy]

@@reyian451 He stepped up the pace and play style for the league... even ppl living in LA at the time loved watching him play. Who could hate on the little guy haha

[@Lolander14]

Offensive Win Shares: Allen Iverson- 60.9 Calvin Murphy- 67.6 WS per 48 mins: Allen Iverson- .126 Calvin Murphy- .132 Just ponder that for a while.

[@MrNB-op2lm]

Ponder his superstar teammates too ok?

[@Ballinbmac]

If AI was 6'3 he might be the goat right now.. his body would have held up even better imo

[@curtiswilson3596]

If he was 6'3 he'd be Russell Westbrook

[@TheBilaras97]

yea just a lot better

[@dantheman5607]

+Bill Nanos westbrook with a better handle. but other than that it would be quite similar. extremity aggressive and not great shooters

[@doniamer2009]

He's better than westbrook overrated ass, better mid range shooter, better finisher, better ball handler

[@williamteada4437]

Nah westbrook doesn't have near the ability to finish around the hoop. I grew up watching ai and he had a great jumper, could finish with either hand at will, had a much better handle and a much better cross. Ai was way better then westbrook in every way except his defense. Westbrooks strong body helps with being able to defend one on one better then ai could. Ai was so light that he couldn't move the player he was defending around so he couldn't keep them in front of him

[@Ilija742]

Because he is a legend that changed the game. Unnecessary video

[@OmegaDNAYX]

Do one for Shaq!

[@kab59592]

Great video Coach Nick!

[@prophecy9521]

Iverson was a superstar who played in the wrong era. His game was made to play in this generation.

[@FoxyChariot]

Prophecy95 No, he was in the right era. More short guards were around then and more coaches now would feud with him for playing hero ball.

[@kassios]

I luv Iverson but he would be murdered in today's era with all the switching. It's the same reason I.Thomas can't get a big contract regardless of his regular season performance. He is a defensive liability and come playoffs good teams will capitalize on this.

[@july5345]

Are you joking? You would get benched for playing like AI in today NBA, all he does is ISO.

[@franciscopizarro5424]

Diver “he would get murdered in today’s era”? Lol by who? Isiah Thomas is 5’9 Lol that’s why he can’t play defense. Iverson wasn’t a great on ball defender but he was great at steals. He’s the same height as Chris Paul. What’s going happen .... Curry is going to post him up or something? LOL

[@franciscopizarro5424]

Andre Novacaine the average nba height was taller then not smaller lol

[@_Man_97]

3:40 is like an eight step travel bij #4

[@berkdemir4604]

iverson is GOAT

[@gordonramsay735]

He is my favourite player what a real g

[@acetungcul3963]

ai simply the best..

[@user-ry5zn8nw6n]

U don't need ask why Cuz this guy is the answer

[@blacktee31]

Wish he'd have touched on his play making ability a little more 7-8 as top in assists is impressive when u look at those sixer rosters.

[@cordellboss]

is that a young Kyle Korver was he good at that age?

[@bballbreakdown]

+Immortal Vegan yeah! And he could shoot it then, too.

[@williamteada4437]

Nah super inconsistent, a terrible defender and had no dribble. Still doesn't

[@Bigdonger69]

o ya

[@YourBeastRoy]

YES IT WAS He was legit the same dude he is today stlye and all. 3s for days that was always his thing but maybeee better D today. My family "probly mosts" called him the white dude haha probly at the time. Most notable white dude to ever play on the sixer at least i can think of lol

[@YourBeastRoy]

@@williamteada4437 Hes was the white dude... we dont dribble haha and used to not have the best D but 100% stepped that up and no.... He basically only shot 3s and was ALWAYS over 50% so what were u watching

[@KunaiForce]

iversons game is reminscent of what happens during crunch time, and even though he was fast, it looks like his shots are on balance with his hop

[@stephenleung6242]

Next Video: Why Is There a Video Explaining Why Allen Iverson Is In The Hall Of Fame #NoQuestion #LoveAI

[@YourBeastRoy]

besides having an excuse to go and watch a shit ton of awesome footage haha

[@gpaine]

You touched on it, but his body control and positioning near the basket were incredible. Rick Pitino goes into some great depth in his (now old) instructional tapes, but AI always had his body between the defender and the ball. He could finish because defenders couldn't get to the ball without committing egregious fouls. Also, that poor spacing offense - whether by design or accident - seemed to cause mass confusion for rotation. The created lanes where two or three defenders could collapse, none of the defenders knew who should. If someone did collapse, the remaining defenders often seemed clueless on where they should rotate.

[@theiggod6921]

Me, Myself, and Iverson

[@nikocross7673]

L

[@waff6ix]

i would say gimme your ring but you don't have one

[@MrNB-op2lm]

That's what media says lol. How TF his teammates like playing along side him if he was selfish. This comment is not wise.

[@Spikezx7]

Coach, you never mentioned the double off-ball screens along the FT line that Iverson used alot to get open. It was nick-named the "Iverson cut". You didn't mention it once. And why did you put in the "practice rant"? That interview was grossly misrepresented and unfairly hurt Iverson's reputation.

[@bballbreakdown]

+Spikezx7 ironically, they didn't run Iverson cut that year... Couldn't find one possession where they did it. It was more a staple of Larry Brown's offense.

[@Kreze202]

How is this a question

[@donbrassco301]

The Finisher😨😄

[@RayOnRoundball]

He Coach Nick, I am deliberating whether or not I want to get into coaching, and just browsing through the internet looking at old film to gather some sort of resemblance of a "playbook". I've read some of Auerbach's books on coaching, and I'm definitely using your page as a great reference. What is your favorite style of offense to primarily run? I know you've expressed your affinity to the Triangle, but is there any former/current head coaches system in the NBA that you immediately gravitate towards besides the triangle or Pop's motion weak that you don't think gets enough love? This is really open to anyone too haha

[@bballbreakdown]

+Ray Petree well, u covered them all! Also, the Warriors and Blazers offense.

[@steverliu1886]

As Coach Nick has talked about before, Fast Model Sports is a great resource for coaches! Check it out if you haven't! Also check out Brian McCormick's SABA short book Coach Nick interviewed him on the podcast and a video regarding his other work, Fake Fundamentals Volume 1 and 2. And while I'm at it, Coach Nick, interview him again about SABA please!

[@RayOnRoundball]

BBALLBREAKDOWN I love both of those answers! Thanks so much for answering so quickly!

[@RayOnRoundball]

Stever Liu Hey thanks so much man! I'll definitely look into all of that!

[@steverliu1886]

You're welcome. And you MUST read Fake Fundamentals Vol. 1 and 2. if you haven't. All three books are very inexpensive.Reading them makes me want to coach too.