Allen Iverson

Allen Iverson is an American former professional basketball player known for his scoring, exceptional ball-handling, and career with the Philadelphia 76ers.

2001 NBA Finals: The championship series in which the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers in five games. Iverson’s 48-point win in Game 1 gave the 76ers their only victory in the series.
Crossover dribble: A dribbling move that shifts the ball rapidly from one hand to the other to change direction. Iverson’s low, abrupt crossover helped him create separation from defenders.
Larry Brown: An American basketball coach who led the Philadelphia 76ers from 1997 to 2003. Brown coached Iverson through the 2001 Finals run and often challenged his practice habits.
NBA dress code: The NBA policy, introduced in 2005, regulating players’ clothing during league business. The policy was widely discussed in relation to hip-hop-influenced styles associated with Iverson.
2001 NBA Most Valuable Player Award: The NBA’s annual award recognizing the league’s most valuable regular-season player in 2001. Iverson won the award after leading Philadelphia to the East’s best record.
Basketball scoring: The methods and rules by which teams earn points in basketball. Iverson’s attacking game produced high scoring totals despite his small stature.
Dikembe Mutombo: A Congolese-American basketball center known for elite shot-blocking and defense. Mutombo joined Iverson in Philadelphia and anchored the defense of the 2001 Finals team.
Hip-hop culture: A cultural movement encompassing hip-hop music, dance, visual art, fashion, and related practices. Iverson’s clothing, tattoos, and public image brought hip-hop style into prominent basketball settings.
2005 NBA All-Star Game: The NBA’s annual exhibition featuring selected players from the Eastern and Western Conferences. Iverson won All-Star Game MVP after scoring 15 points in the East’s comeback victory.
Basketball defense: The team and individual actions used to prevent opponents from scoring in basketball. Defenders often struggled to contain Iverson’s first step and changes of direction.

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DribblingRelated: His crossover became a famous basketball move for creating space against a defender.