“Legends Walk”. This is the name given by the Sixers to this alley, in front of their training center, where we find the statues of the greatest players in the history of the franchise. There are those of Charles Barkley, Billy Cunningham, Wilt Chamberlain, Maurice Cheeks, Julius Erving, Hal Greer, Bobby Jones, Moses Malone, Dolph Schayes and… soon moreAllen Iverson !
This is what the Sixers have just announced, who will organize a ceremony on Friday April 12th at the Penn Medicine Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex. A date chosen to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the retirement of Iverson's jersey.
“Allen Iverson is one of the greatest Sixers of all time and one of the most iconic players in NBA history, and we are thrilled to honor his achievements with a well-deserved sculpture on the Legends Walk “, write owners Josh Harris and David Blitzer. “Paying tribute to the legends who paved the way for our franchise is not just a grand gesture. It is also an incredible source of inspiration to the current and future generations of Sixers players and staff who enter our training facility every day, as well as to the children of the city of Philadelphia and in general. »
When will there be a role within the franchise?
Ten years after retiring his jersey, “The Answer” still hopes to play a role within his former franchise. Regularly present in the stands, the 2001 MVP multiplies calls for managers to offer him a role within the staff.
“ It has nothing to do with money. It's just me, a Sixer at heart, who wants to help. But I don't know why it hasn't happened yet. “, he explained in December, referring to a role with the players. “ Definitely talking to the players about what's going on and being there for them if they want to talk to me. I want to be there for any type of advice I can give, if they need my help with anything. »
