The End of an Era: Allen "The Answer" Iverson
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"Takes the edge on speed/quickness, endurance"
It's not an edge. AI was easily the quickest player to ever play. The greatness of his crossover gets way overblown. Players simply couldnt stay in front of AI. Endurance is no contest, from minutes played per game to all the stories and accounts of AI taking a beating.
Francis was 6'3. AI was closer to 5'10. In his youth, AI pulled some simply implausible dunks. How can you argue this, they're all over youtube.
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well theres more to athleticism than JUST hops...AI had GREAT leaping ability as well, but franchise was more explosive and stronger. Still, AI takes the edge on speed/quickness, endurance, and body control...
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@synapse913 Mate, I really hope your joking. I love AI but seriously, stevie had twice the hops. AI was better in almost all other areas but athleticism, francis had him easy.
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you dont think its even close? idk, francis had some SICK ups and he could throw it down over anybody...pretty strong and fast too.
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Francis was NOT more athletic than Iverson. It's not even close.
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I miss those sixer jerseys now they're stupid red and white :(
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yeah allen has alot going for it offiivly but he cant play d
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a.i greatest little man ever only jordans better but not by much though



...haha from which angle? Iverson averaged more points assists steals ..was quicker ...actually won mvp....
buramabull 3 years ago 10
iverson would never demand a trade did you all hear what he say he wanted to retire as a sixer no way he would leave philly he had tough times when sixers were losing and he didnt demand. reason he was traded cuz KING is a bad manager. he says he's happy as hell with the 12th pick in the draft lol
AI is still the greatest and will always be but i dont think the nuggets will go anywhere as long as carmelo is a go-to guy. AI should be the leader
theanswer4real 4 years ago 8