Remembering AI - 5 Reasons why Allen Iverson is immortal

AI was a first-ballot Hall of Famer, getting inducted with Yao Ming and Shaquille O'Neal in 2016
AI was a first-ballot Hall of Famer, getting inducted with Yao Ming and Shaquille O'Neal in 2016

#1 The Crossover

San Antonio Spurs v Philadelphia 76ers
San Antonio Spurs v Philadelphia 76ers

If there is one move every single kid to ever play streetball has tried to master, it is Allen Iverson's crossover dribble move. AI had all kinds of tricks up his sleeve, and this particular move was virtually unstoppable whenever he was one-on-one after getting switched onto a slower defender.

2 of his crossovers will go down in basketball history as some of the most iconic moves ever made in league play. The first was against the greatest guard of all time, Michael Jordan. The other was the one he pulled on Tyronn Lue before stepping over his feet in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

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Every point guard in the league today has tried to emulate the fluid ball-handling skills that Iverson displayed. The level of skill he displayed on his handles is something few players have ever been able to copy - but every single one has tried.

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