Video: 'The Answer' gives his judgment on the GOAT debate
Allen Iverson, aka The Answer, is known largely for his role in making basketball "cool." His love for fashion, his stylish hairdo and overall "swagger" are quite popular in the basketball circle.
More often than not, he was criticized for his bravery to be different than what was expected from a typical professional basketball player.
AI, in a recent video, weighed in on the greatest player of all time debate, and to the surprise of many, his choice was not as expected. Iverson, as a teen, idolized Michael Jordan and had the opportunity to play against him a good number of times.
25 years ago today, Allen Iverson crossed up Michael Jordan as a rookie 😯
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However, he believes LeBron James to be the greatest basketball player in the league history. While he shared his love for MJ in the clip, he went on to describe LBJ as the "one."
“As much as I love Jordan, LeBron James is the ONE," Iverson said.
“As much as I love Jordan, LeBron James is the ONE”
-Allen Iverson on the GOAT debate
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How Allen 'The Answer' Iverson fared in the league
Allen 'The Answer' Iverson started and ended his career with the Philadelphia 76ers. He was drafted as the first overall pick in 1996 and made his debut on Nov. 1, 1996.
His rookie season was ecstatic as he finished with an average of 23.5 points, 7.5 assists and 2.1 steals per game. His amazing performance in the debut season saw him named Rookie of the Year. His third season in the league saw him clinch his first scoring title.
From his fourth season to his retirement, he made the All-Star list 11 times and won three more scoring titles in that time. He also became the steals champion for three consecutive seasons. He was awarded the MVP title in 2001 and also got his hands on two All-Star MVP titles.
Iverson had a very successful career, but he was unable to win an NBA championship title in all 14 years in the league. However, he was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016 and is among the NBA's 75 greatest players of all time.