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116 well-known quotes by Allen Iverson
Former American professional basketball player Allen Iverson. He participated in the National Basketball Association for 14 seasons in total (NBA). He participated there as a shooting guard and a point guard.
He also received 11 NBA All-Star nods and two MVP awards for the All-Star game, in 2001 and 2005.
He then won the 2001 NBA Most Valuable Player award.
Additionally, in 2016 he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Being among the best basketball players is no laughing matter, and it takes some special abilities.
And Allen Iverson was the basketball equivalent of the whole package.
Despite many setbacks during the course of his 14-year career, he succeeds in advancing to his current position.
“You can run from the devil, but he will find you no matter what. “Iverson, Allen
“I don’t really care what people who don’t care about me say about me, but you know, sometimes I get weary of defending myself,” the speaker said. Iverson, Allen
“I surround myself with humorous individuals. “Allen Iverson
You may encounter obstacles in life, but I am living proof that you can go through them and achieve your goals. Iverson, Allen
“I didn’t respond to constructive criticism as I ought to have. I transitioned to being the MVP after I caught up to that. Iverson, Allen
“My friend used to make fun of me for having a tattoo exactly here that was so large that he thought it resembled a flying monkey.
It was allegedly a death angel clutching a ball.
However, it did resemble a monkey. Iverson, Allen
“Putting a guy in a tuxedo doesn’t make him a decent guy,” the saying goes. Iverson, Allen
Not being a point guard, I I was a murderer. Iverson, Allen
“My family and I are all straight. I am fortunate.
Man, the only thing that matters is that I am still here and that I am well.
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“I didn’t like the Sixes.
My father, who loved Mo Cheeks dearly, wanted the Sixes to select me in the first round.
I used to think that anything that might make my father happy would also make me happy, you know what I mean? Iverson, Allen
“Everything is everything when you win.
But when you lose, Larry Brown and Allen Iverson take center stage.
When we win, I am aware that Larry Brown and I both receive praise, but when we fail, the blame lies with Larry Brown and I.
I need to develop the ability to accept and manage that. Iverson, Allen
“I needed to do a lot of maturing. I frequently had to learn things the hard way. Iverson, Allen
“Now that I’m older, I can’t picture a parent not wanting to be involved in their child’s life.
I simply will never comprehend it. It’s valuable to me. Iverson, Allen
Of course, I would be a perfect man if I could go back and change anything. And I am aware that no one is flawless. Iverson, Allen
I fell, but I got back up.
I tried again after failing. Iverson, Allen
“I gave basketball everything I had.
The drive to play is gone, but the passion is still there. It was a wonderful ride. Iverson, Allen
“You have two options: submit or fight. Being from where I am, that is all I am aware of.
You struggle to get what you want. You pursue your goals.
I had two options: give up or continue to battle for what I desired in life. Iverson, Allen
“I didn’t feel afraid to be myself. There was nothing wrong with it in my opinion. Iverson, Allen
“My dream was greater than all others.
My struggle and my desire to achieve my life goals.
That was sufficient to keep me resilient enough to face any challenges. Iverson, Allen
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“I had to understand that not everyone will like you.
When I would see what others would say or write about me, I had to have a thick skin. Iverson, Allen
Just keep in mind that there will be some ups and some downs. Iverson, Allen
“Hips-hop, headbands, cornrows, and tattoos.
I had no intention of starting any trends.
Even though I got my butt kicked, it was worth it if it allowed the guys who came after me to be themselves. Iverson, Allen
I’ve heard from my mother a lot of times that I can be anything I want to be.
And I really did believe it. And I struggled. Iverson, Allen
“For me, Detroit was a dreadful circumstance. “Iverson, Allen
“They don’t need me on the court if I don’t believe it.
I simply have to have faith in that. Iverson, Allen
I always wanted to play for the Sixes…
I’ve always wanted to play out my career with the Sixes. Iverson, Allen
Because it’s bittersweet, I don’t want to just enter the playoffs or win the first or second round than lose the championship. Iverson, Allen
Personally, all I want is to take home a championship. Iverson, Allen
“Man, I’m a 31-year-old husband and father of four; I hope I’m not a thug.
I don’t hear any positive things among all those nasty ones.
When you hear that Allen Iverson did anything bad or something, I believe that’s all those people think, feel, or hear. Iverson, Allen
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“I dressed like the boys I played with growing up. I resembled the boys I played with growing up. Iverson, Allen
“Everything depends on being an All-Star. “Iverson, Allen
Even before joining the league, this is what young people fantasize about. Iverson, Allen
“Someone else is improving while you are not working out. “Iverson, Allen
“I would have had a wonderful career if I could go back in time and undo all the mistakes I made throughout my career.
I would have made all of my shots. I wouldn’t have committed any errors.
Every time I was meant to turn left, I would have gone right instead. Iverson, Allen
“Playing just one NBA basketball game was a blessing. “Iverson, Allen
“I wish the media and those who work in the media would understand that sometimes you just have to step back and think, like, ‘Man, what if this was my child?’ I know it doesn’t pay your bills.
And someone was torturing them in this way? They had to endure that, too? If someone hit them in the manner described? Iverson, Allen
I just want kids everywhere to know that this game is too difficult to play without practice. Iverson, Allen
“I didn’t know, but I knew I was going to be the first pick,” the player said. Iverson, Allen
“God gave me everything; why would I waste the talent he gave me? Why not give it everything you’ve got and try to catch up to the best gamers that have ever played the game? That is really a wonderful sensation. Iverson, Allen
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I now work as a typical 24/7 dad. Iverson, Allen
“Guys are expected to be creative and wear what they want to wear.
No adult man can be dressed by the NBA. Iverson, Allen
“You used to believe the man with the cornrows was the suspect; now you see the cops with cornrows. “Iverson, Allen
“I think we have a chance with whatever we have, whether a deal is made or not, in my opinion.
I simply have to have faith that everything will work out for the best. I must only focus on playing basketball. Iverson, Allen
I could care less.
If we don’t make a trade, I believe we must proceed using the resources we already have. Iverson, Allen
“I owe everything to the teammates I’ve played with and all the coaches who have guided me to this point. I feel privileged to be here. Iverson, Allen
“It means a lot to me if that many people acknowledge how hard I work every night and what I put into my game to improve myself and my team. I am fortunate and grateful to be in my current circumstance. Iverson, Allen
“This is sort of a thank you to them, the ones who got me here.
The fact that my supporters chose me for this position is what makes me feel good about the whole situation. Iverson, Allen
We ought to do so since players often play a significant role in the dismissal of coaches. Iverson, Allen
“There is a ton of room for negativity when you lose, and I don’t feed into these things or talk about it.
I keep my mouth shut. Iverson, Allen
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“He has aided me in so many aspects of my career and made me the player I am today.
Allen Iverson, the MVP, won’t be there without Larry Brown. Iverson, Allen
Man, my entire career, people have been waiting for me to fail. ever when I first stepped foot on the court.
People probably felt sick to their stomachs while witnessing my entire career and the things I’ve done. Iverson, Allen
“I adore my Philadelphia supporters, but this is the most challenging venue in the entire world to play in.
The hardest place to play, in my opinion, is to be a superstar. simply to hold the top spot.
Everyone is looking at you because they don’t want to be imperfect, but they want you to be. Iverson, Allen
“I may not have a thorough understanding of physical prowess or anything of the sort, but I have a bright mind when it comes to that look: being able to look into someone’s eyes to determine if they would join you in the foxhole tonight or not. “Iverson, Allen
I don’t follow college basketball, Iverson, Allen
“I am tired of defending myself, and I won’t continue to do it.”Iverson, Allen
The ups and downs were a terrific learning experience for me because Philadelphia is where I grew of age.
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The best feeling ever was when you saw a child wearing your shoes. Iverson, Allen
“I’m really awestruck by the idea of having a distinctive shoe. Actually, it’s “my shoe.” Iverson, Allen
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“Any one of my shoes I had, you knew that I gave my teammates and my fans everything I had, night in and night out. “Iverson, Allen
“Coach Thompson, I want to thank you for saving my life. for providing me with the chance. Iverson, Allen
“I was sought after by every university in the nation for both basketball and football.
Then, after a high school incident, everything was lost. No longer was I being recruited by other teams or colleges. Iverson, Allen
“I cannot undo it. There is nothing I can take back. I, therefore, don’t regret it. Iverson, Allen
“NBC has my undying devotion, Tom Brokaw.
He did a lot for me, which I appreciate and for which I am really grateful. Iverson, Allen
“I moved out of the projects and into a real home. An enormous difference existed. Iverson, Allen
“These guys have their own unique style and individuality, therefore I have no issues with what they wear.
Man, that’s how it’s supposed to be. Iverson, Allen
Everybody is a unique individual. Iverson, Allen
People that get the opportunity to interact with me and learn more about me often realize that I’m not who the media portrays me to be. Iverson, Allen
“The best Allen Iverson anecdote, for some reason, is a bad Allen Iverson story, “Iverson, Allen
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“I really want to play basketball. “Iverson, Allen
“At times, I might have been too young; sometimes, I might have been too naïve, and I didn’t grasp who I truly was to a complete society,” the speaker said. Iverson, Allen
“I’m a buddy and a father.
I believe I have the biggest heart in the entire world. That is frequently not a good thing. It has both blessings and sins. Iverson, Allen
“Man, I didn’t do this alone.
There were a ton of people, including a ton of fans, who supported me every single night. Iverson, Allen
“So many people believed in me and helped me.
Because I didn’t want to let them down, they made it incredibly simple for me to have confidence in myself. Iverson, Allen
Allen Iverson’s All-Star quote” I wanted my family, friends, and followers to be proud of me, “Iverson, Allen
“My teammates are the only ones who got me here. My coach and my team. I’m here just for that reason. Iverson, Allen
“I believe that I am Westbrook’s biggest fan.
Do you get what I’m saying? He reminds me so much of myself in terms of putting his heart on the line every single night.
Just a guy who will provide each and every night. Iverson, Allen
LeBron doesn’t have any of my skills, but he has all of my heart. Iverson, Allen
“As far as saying ‘practice, practice, practice’ repeatedly, I wouldn’t take that back because, obviously, that sound bite is excellent for the media and the fans because they enjoy it,” the speaker said. Iverson, Allen
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If you’re from Virginia, you probably already know that some white Poquoson residents dislike black people. Iverson, Allen
I simply feel like this is my world. Iverson, Allen
You don’t want to know how much money I contribute to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, AIDS awareness, or scholarships, for example.
I won’t talk about that with you. Iverson, Allen
People and what they say no longer disturb me as much as they once did.
When I was younger, I really couldn’t handle the criticism since I didn’t know where it was coming from. Iverson, Allen
“They’re going to think I’m not scoring enough if we lose games and I don’t score a lot. “Iverson, Allen
“When people used to say negative things about me, it used to hurt so badly sometimes. It continues to.
However, I’ve reached a point where I say, “I ain’t astonished that somebody said this or that about me. Iverson, Allen
“You must carry out your obligations. And I had to realize that.
I used to despise the media, but I now see that they serve a purpose. They must carry out their obligations. Iverson, Allen
After doing this for so long, I’ve come to understand that the media has a boss.
Additionally, your manager expects the greatest work possible from you.
He may even exert pressure on you to act in a manner that you believe to be unconstitutional.
It might not appeal to you. But you still need to provide for your family. Iverson, Allen
Nobody wants to discuss or overhear someone discussing making a charitable donation.
You’re interested in knowing what Bin Laden is up to and what you believe is on his mind. Iverson, Allen
“I wish there was a season where I could play without experiencing any aches, strains, bruises, or other injuries,” said the player. Iverson, Allen
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“When they first meet me, everyone speaks about that one.
I vividly recall the play where you shook Jordan, man. Everyone will always remember it because Jordan was there. Iverson, Allen
Man, you look at the men on the court.
There are two men wearing the same brand of the shoe: one is wearing it, the other is not.
It’s a whole different experience, though, when you’re wearing your own pair of shoes. Iverson, Allen
“I’ve always wanted to wear Jordans. There may have been just one or two pairs I never owned. Iverson, Allen
“Something’s amiss if at 31 I’m not getting older and more mature. “Iverson, Allen
The saddest aspect of the whole situation is when a young person approaches me and says, “Allen, I don’t enjoy practice, either.
I couldn’t have accomplished the things in my career if I hadn’t practiced. I need to immediately correct that child. Iverson, Allen
“I won’t be the same as I was when I committed so many errors, “Iverson, Allen
I credit Larry Brown with making me into a Hall of Famer and MVP. Iverson, Allen
“What makes me happy is hearing everyone who supported AI remark, ‘He did what you never dreamed he could do.
the haters. He accomplished something you didn’t think he was capable of.
Because we’ve always believed in the dream, I can share this moment with my fans, family, and friends. Iverson, Allen
“That’s where I’ll get the love in my heart: from the fact that tiny young people can look at the challenges I faced to become a Hall of Famer and know it’s not so bad when it comes to them attempting to achieve the same objective,” the speaker said. Iverson, Allen
“I’m a member of the Hall of Fame, and if I go outside today to a restaurant or somewhere else, someone will approach me and ask, ‘Practice? Are we discussing practice? I’m a member of the Hall of Fame, and you can only think about that. Iverson, Allen
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All of my tattoos were desires that I was unable to afford to have. Iverson, Allen
If I had more money when I first entered the league, I would have undoubtedly gotten more tattoos. Iverson, Allen
I believed that I performed better in football than I do in basketball. Iverson, Allen
I’ve done a lot of things in basketball. I financially protected the lives and futures of my children. I’m just content. I’m quite fortunate.
Therefore, everything I don’t receive doesn’t matter because I have already received enough in this lifetime. Iverson, Allen
I need to win games. They will accuse me of scoring excessively if we lose games and I have a high scoring output. Iverson, Allen
If it’s something great about Allen Iverson, “there’s nothing that sells well about Allen Iverson. “Iverson, Allen
“Being wanted and accepted by a ball club was my entire thing. To me, that was the most crucial factor. Iverson, Allen
“I did a lot of things wrong. It clearly cost me as well. Iverson, Allen
“It comes to an end eventually no matter how it happens, whether it’s retirement or injury; eventually, it ends. “Iverson, Allen
“I don’t feel anything at all. I just know that He was instrumental in my success in the NBA.
I’ve accomplished a lot of things that people didn’t think I was capable of. Iverson, Allen
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“I used to say that getting drafted, whether it was with the first selection or the 100th, was my greatest accomplishment. “Iverson, Allen
Regardless of my acts, there were some who helped me along this difficult and lengthy road. Iverson, Allen
It’s difficult to live when you’re in a fishbowl with everyone watching your every move and commenting about everything you do. Iverson, Allen
“I don’t look back on anything. People frequently ask me if I have any regrets.
I do not possess any. Would I make any changes if I could go back and start over? No.” Iverson, Allen
“As long as I live, Coach’s voice will never leave my head. “Iverson, Allen
I earn a lot of money, yet it’s not enough. I need to increase my income to support everyone around me. Iverson, Allen
I would like to express my gratitude to Biggie Smalls, Redman, Jada kiss, Tupac, and Michael Jackson for providing my career’s theme music. Iverson, Allen
