Allen Iverson on His Hall of Fame Career, Cultural Legacy, Matching Up With Kobe and Jordan & More

We are back with a certified hoop legend. The Answer, Allen Iverson, joins Q and D on Knuckleheads. The guys chop it up about it all with A.I., including his upbringing in Virginia, dominating football and basketball, the struggles he went through that almost ruined his dreams, and why John Thompson was the only one recruiting him when it came time to go to college. He talks about Big John’s impact at college, deciding to go to the draft and being the No. 1 pick. They discuss the success he had in Philly and his impact on the culture and the future of the NBA. A.I. truly had one of the most iconic careers of all time, so tap in!


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00:00:00 Intro
00:00:52 Bust Yo' Ass
00:02:41 Growing up in Hampton, Virginia
00:12:48 Getting Arrested in High School
00:21:20 Georgetown and John Thompson
00:37:17 Draft Process
00:42:30 Realizing His Cultural Impact
00:58:49 The Answer Nickname
01:02:28 1996 Draft Class
01:04:21 Reebok Signature Shoe
01:09:40 Playing Against Michael Jordan
01:16:47 GOAT Debate
01:23:27 MVP Season and 2001 NBA Finals
01:30:03 Relationship with Kobe Bryant
01:31:43 Leaving Philly for Denver
01:33:42 Favorite Magazine Covers
01:40:17 New Documentary
01:44:16 Advice to Young Players
01:50:04 Starting 5
01:51:01 Biggest Purchase
01:55:17 Statue in Philly
01:58:25 Outro