?Hurt? Allen Iverson, Who Serenaded Bitter Lesson on Michael Jordan, Still Mulls Over 1997?s Pain

One of the greatest point guards ever, Allen Iverson, was drafted into the NBA in 1996. The number one draft pick of 1996 made an instant impact on the Philadelphia 76ers. Standing at 6?0, he was considered to be one of the most undersized point guards in the NBA.?However, his height and frame did not stop him from taking on any challenges.

In an interview, the Hall of Famer point guard spoke about his relationship with Michael Jordan. From the interview, Iverson still has not gotten over the painful incident of 1997.

Rookie encounter: Iverson’s memorable interaction with the Chicago Bulls

Allen Iverson, with his arm-sleeve, headband, and crazy handles, ruled the hearts of many fans. Iverson made his debut in the 1996-97 NBA season, and since his first game, he proved to the world why he was the no.1 pick.?

Ten years after retiring from basketball, Allen Iverson spoke about his basketball journey with GQ Sports in an interview. In the interview, Iverson spoke about an incident that happened with Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls.

During his rookie year, twenty-one-year-old Iverson was up against a veteran-rich, stacked Chicago Bulls side. His teammate, Jerry Stackhouse, was repeatedly trash-talking with the Bulls team. Scottie Pippen replied to the trash-talking and said, ?If y?all don?t respect nobody, y?all gonna respect us.??

The young Iverson replied, ?We not gone respect nobody,? and before he could complete the sentence, the Bulls team jumped to the conclusion that ?He don?t respect Michael Jordan?!???

Nonetheless, Iverson told the truth in the interview and provided the entire phrase. ??I was saying we not respecting nobody on the dance floor.?

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A.I revealed that the media and the fans made a big deal about the misunderstanding because he was involved. “It was a big-ass fucking deal because I was involved in the shit.?

The ‘Black Jesus’ vs. the rookie phenom: Iverson’s bold move

In that very year of the ?disrespect? incident, Iverson humiliated Jordan in front of a packed Wells Fargo Center. The defending champions, the Chicago Bulls, played the Philadelphia 76ers, led by young Iverson. Iverson was in red-hot form coming into the game, and so were the Bulls, with a record of 54-8. In the match, there was a moment the soon-to-be Rookie of the Year was up against the ‘Black Jesus’ – the rest is history.

Iverson successfully pulled a vicious crossover on Jordan and scored on him. The whole arena erupted as the rookie did the unimaginable. However, Jordan & his team came out as the victorious, and that was a start of a beautiful friendship.?

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The moment is etched as one of the greatest moments in NBA history.