Kobe Bryant Over LeBron James, Stephen Curry Over Shaq: Controversy Erupts as Allen Iverson Drops NBA GOAT List

Allen Iverson is one of the NBA’s greatest ever players to play the game. Drafted in 1996, Iverson was the face of the Philadelphia 76ers for more than a decade. In fact, he even won the MVP award in the 2000-01 NBA season and took his 76ers to the NBA finals that year.

Iverson’s quick crossover and scoring ability for someone of his size is not something that one witnesses very often. He truly was an impeccable performer with a killer instinct.

Although he was never able to get hold of the NBA title, he still put forward incredible performances against many NBA superstars. This has led him to earn a place in the Hall-Of-Fame and the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team. More recently, Iverson shared his Greatest Of All-Time (GOAT) list, which raised several eyebrows.

Allen Iverson Makes His GOAT List

During an episode of the ‘Geto Boys Reloaded’ podcast, Iverson shared his GOAT list with hip-hop legends Scarface and Willie D. The order in which he ranked some of the NBA’s elite was surprising to many.

“Mike and Kobe and then LeBron for me. And then, Steph and Shaq,” said AI.

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This statement from Iverson caught the eyes of many and took the Twitterverse by storm.

Twitter Reacts to Allen Iverson’s GOAT List

Many fans agreed with AI’s point of view. They acknowledged his ranking and gave props to him.

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Moreover, many fans were grateful for Iverson in recognizing Stephen Curry’s greatness. Furthermore, it also signifies that Iverson realizes how a player like Curry has changed the landscape of the NBA.

However, there were many fans who disagreed with the list. Not only did they disagree with the ranking order, but they also stated that players like Tim Duncan and Magic Johnson deserved to be on the list instead of Stephen Curry.

Iverson in the 2000-01 NBA Season

Back in the 2000-01 NBA season, AI was a force to be reckoned with. He showcased his quickness and ability to score with ease, and never backed down from a challenge. Moreover, he also brought in a strong defensive presence as he averaged 2.5 steals a game in the regular season. This allowed the Sixers to earn a 56-26 record with a defensive rating of 98.9.

Thereafter was the playoffs. Powered by his impeccable scoring, Iverson was able to get past the Indiana Pacers, Toronto Raptors, and Milwaukee Bucks before setting up a showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers in the finals.

In one of the most storied performances, Iverson fought hard against Kobe and Shaq. However, his efforts were in vain as the Lakers took the cup. Regardless, he would win the scoring title and MVP award that season.