A Quote by Jason Whitlock

You can't be Allen Iverson on a football team. And even Iverson got run out of Philadelphia when he was still a spectacular talent because the Sixers got tired of the headache and his bad attitude.

Jason Whitlock

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Attitude Allen Bad Bad Attitude Because Even Football Football Team Got Headache His Out Philadelphia Run Spectacular Still Talent Team Tired

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Jason Whitlock
American - Journalist
Born: April 27, 1967

There's nothing that sells good about Allen Iverson if it's something positive about Allen Iverson.

Allen Iverson

A negative Allen Iverson story is the greatest Allen Iverson story, for some reason.

Allen Iverson

As a kid growing up, I wanted the Allen Iverson shoes that came out, the Questions. My dad got them for me, so I was excited about that.

Nate Robinson

Ladies and dentists will agree: Iverson has one of the best smiles to ever grin. This is uncontested. No argument! And he was very generous with it as well. Whether during a game, press conference, or photoshoot, Iverson was free with his cheesing.

Amanda Seales

Allen Iverson is a ball hog. You will never win a championship with him on your team.

Carmelo Anthony

Growing up watching the league, Allen Iverson was my favorite player. But once I got here, Steve Nash instantly became my favorite.

Shaun Livingston

In eighth grade, I was actually better in football. I played running back, wide receiver, and safety - just like Allen Iverson.

John Wall

One of my big influences as a young player was Allen Iverson. All I wanted to do was the left-to-right crossover, because that's the one he was doing most.

Jamal Crawford

Allen Iverson is, like, my all-time hero.

Pusha T

Allen Iverson was the Tupac of basketball; he was a true revolutionary.

Fat Joe

I'm not a fan of analytics. When I was a kid, I couldn't tell you what percentage Allen Iverson shot, or Michael Jordan.

Jamal Crawford

Recording with Meek Mill for me was like when Allen Iverson played with Michael Jordan for the first time.

Anuel AA

For me it's just amazing that I grew up watching Tim Duncan and KG and Kobe and Paul Pierce, Allen Iverson and all those guys and now it's like, 'Man, I can't believe they actually got old.' It's like they actually walked away. It's crazy to think about, but the game has to keep moving.

Damian Lillard

Where else but the NBA could people like Bill Russell, Spencer Haywood, Ricky Barry, Dennis Rodman, and Allen Iverson come in and be allowed to be who they are?