The wink couldn't be ignored. The statue ofAllen Iverson in Philadelphia is located in the “Legends Walk” in front of the Sixers practice facility. Where players practice and we know the famous player phrase – “Practice?!” » – so repeated during the 2002 press conference.
“The Answer” joins other franchise legends, Julius Erving, Wilt Chamberlain, Charles Barkley and Maurice Cheeks, who have had the right to their statue. That of the 2001 MVP represents him during his crossover, his signature gesture.
” I adore “, comments the former player. “The crazy thing is that as the event approaches, we get nervous because we hope it’s going to be like us. Its a good job. We couldn't do otherwise: when you think of me, you think crossover. I will never forget this moment. I will cherish it until the end of my life. »
And if some may have regretted the modest size of the statue, it must be remembered that it is not unusually small for Allen Iverson. Indeed, all the others are also of this dimension.
The Sixers approached him to speak to the group
To inaugurate this statue, former president of the Sixers, Pat Croce, his former teammates Eric Snow and Aaron McKie and Rasheed Wallace were present. “This statue is a representation of all the people who helped me, those who played a role in my life”continues “AI”.
Ambassador of the Sixers and sometimes seated in the front row of meetings, Allen Iverson has often regretted the distance that existed with his frankness of heart. “ My role is far from what it should be”, he declared last December. Nick Nurse has since invited him to come and spend time with Joel Embiid and company, to play a mentoring role.
“They came to me and said they would like to talk to me about different things on the pitch. I appreciate the respect they have for me. They know what I experienced, which is the same thing as them, at a high level. I try to make my voice heard as much as possible. I do a lot with the franchise because I'm lucky to have this opportunity”concludes the former four-time top scorer in the league.
| Allen Iverson | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 1996-97 | PHL | 76 | 40 | 41.6 | 34.1 | 70.2 | 1.5 | 2.6 | 4.1 | 7.5 | 3.1 | 2.1 | 4.4 | 0.3 | 23.5 |
| 1997-98 | PHL | 80 | 39 | 46.1 | 29.8 | 72.9 | 1.1 | 2.6 | 3.7 | 6.2 | 2.5 | 2.2 | 3.1 | 0.3 | 22.0 |
| 1998-99 | PHL | 48 | 42 | 41.2 | 29.1 | 75.1 | 1.4 | 3.5 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 3.5 | 0.2 | 26.8 |
| 1999-00 | PHL | 70 | 41 | 42.1 | 34.1 | 71.3 | 1.0 | 2.8 | 3.8 | 4.7 | 2.3 | 2.1 | 3.3 | 0.1 | 28.4 |
| 2000-01 ★ | PHL | 71 | 42 | 42.0 | 32.0 | 81.4 | 0.7 | 3.1 | 3.9 | 4.6 | 2.1 | 2.5 | 3.3 | 0.3 | 31.1 |
| 2001-02 | PHL | 60 | 44 | 39.8 | 29.1 | 81.2 | 0.7 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 5.5 | 1.7 | 2.8 | 4.0 | 0.2 | 31.4 |
| 2002-03 | PHL | 82 | 43 | 41.4 | 27.7 | 77.4 | 0.8 | 3.4 | 4.2 | 5.5 | 1.8 | 2.7 | 3.5 | 0.2 | 27.6 |
| 2003-04 | PHL | 48 | 43 | 38.7 | 28.6 | 74.5 | 0.7 | 3.0 | 3.7 | 6.8 | 1.8 | 2.4 | 4.4 | 0.1 | 26.4 |
| 2004-05 | PHL | 75 | 42 | 42.4 | 30.8 | 83.5 | 0.7 | 3.3 | 4.0 | 8.0 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 4.6 | 0.1 | 30.7 |
| 2005-06 | PHL | 72 | 43 | 44.7 | 32.3 | 81.4 | 0.6 | 2.6 | 3.2 | 7.4 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 3.4 | 0.1 | 33.0 |
| 2006-07 * | All Teams | 65 | 43 | 44.2 | 31.5 | 79.5 | 0.4 | 2.6 | 3.0 | 7.2 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 4.1 | 0.2 | 26.3 |
| 2006-07 * | DEN | 50 | 42 | 45.4 | 34.7 | 75.9 | 0.3 | 2.7 | 3.0 | 7.2 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 4.0 | 0.2 | 24.8 |
| 2006-07 * | PHL | 15 | 43 | 41.3 | 22.6 | 88.5 | 0.5 | 2.3 | 2.7 | 7.3 | 1.4 | 2.2 | 4.4 | 0.1 | 31.2 |
| 2007-08 | DEN | 82 | 42 | 45.8 | 34.5 | 80.9 | 0.6 | 2.4 | 3.0 | 7.2 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 0.2 | 26.4 |
| 2008-09 * | All Teams | 57 | 37 | 41.7 | 28.3 | 78.1 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 2.6 | 0.1 | 17.5 |
| 2008-09 * | DET | 54 | 37 | 41.6 | 28.6 | 78.6 | 0.5 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 4.9 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 2.5 | 0.1 | 17.4 |
| 2008-09 * | DEN | 3 | 41 | 45.0 | 25.0 | 72.0 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 2.7 | 6.7 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 3.3 | 0.3 | 18.7 |
| 2009-10 * | All Teams | 28 | 31 | 43.0 | 36.0 | 79.4 | 0.6 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 4.0 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 2.3 | 0.1 | 13.8 |
| 2009-10 * | PHL | 25 | 32 | 41.7 | 33.3 | 82.4 | 0.6 | 2.4 | 3.0 | 4.1 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 2.3 | 0.1 | 13.9 |
| 2009-10 * | SAME | 3 | 22 | 57.7 | 100.0 | 50.0 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 3.7 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 2.3 | 0.0 | 12.3 |
| Total | 914 | 41 | 42.5 | 31.3 | 78.0 | 0.8 | 2.9 | 3.7 | 6.2 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 3.6 | 0.2 | 26.7 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
