Allen Iverson on Michael Jordan

Allen Iverson discusses meeting legendary Michael Jordan for the first time.

[chrishandsome]

When he says “but man, I wanted to be like Mike” I get chills every time

[robertpadillosandiego]

That wasn't a 40-something year-old giving that speech. That was a little kid inside AI talking about Mike. And he speaks for all of us.

[delrossseven]

"A human being didnt look real to me".
Respect!

[chesstictacs]

Notice his voice? How sincerely he’s speaking about Jordan.

[logicaldude]

If you were too young to watch MJ or you don't understand how great he was, just listen to Allen Iverson explain what it was like seeing him in person. Realize that's how the rest of the world felt like anytime he was on a TV screen. Whether it was a Hanes or Gatorade commercial, or pregame, anytime he got the ball, a postgame interview, it didn't matter... you just sat there staring like, "Wow, that's Michael Jordan." He was like a mythological god who happened to have a human body and played basketball. No player will ever have the kind of aura Jordan had.

[jeimairuzu]

The respect Iverson has for Jordan and Kobe is the next level. Mad respect for this dude.

[florabellegrim]

This was such a raw and genuine speech because it literally came straight from his heart and soul, it was like he turned back to a little kid when he spoke of Michael Jordan..

[maheshkumartak]

His emotions are so pure. And MJs aura was a real thing.

[stefanogasasira]

listening to the way players speak about MJ, it’s like he’s a myth. in my eyes that’s one of the highest compliments you could give a player. mj inspired a ridiculous amount of people in the world.

[binwahli]

MJ WAS A ONE IN A LIFE TIME FIGURE..THEY CAN COMPARE ALL THEY WANT, BUT KNOW ONE WOULD NEVER COME CLOSE..KOBE WAS THE SON OF MJ..BUT HE DIDN'T BRING THE MAGIC THAT MJ BROUGHT TO THE LEAGUE...MJ WAS LIKE A SUPER HERO, THE BALD HEAD, THE TONGUE, THE GUM, THE WALK, THE #23, AND THE SHOES..HIS IMPACT AND SKILL AS A BALL PLAYER, WILL FOREVER BE UNMATCHED..

[mitchellbrock]

“He got on the Jordans” takes me out EVERYTIME 😂😂

[TJMoore-ytur]

It’s why Philly always loved Iverson. He honestly just speaks from the heart. You may not always love what he has to say but you know it’s genuine.
This speech was just Iverson talking about his childhood hero and it was beautiful

[ukaszindyk]

"I remember the first time when I played against him" - the smile on his face is priceless :) What a passion!

[aragornn]

Look at Alonzo Mourning's face while listening, he was so into it like a kid so mesmerized by the story being told. And he was there competed against the GOAT but still. That's the legend of MJ.

[hartsickdisciple]

The greatest ever pound for pound idolized the greatest ever. It's great to see the respect Iverson has for Jordan.

[erichuffman]

One of the most genuine and underappreciated professional athletes ever man

[cevelleking]

The ANSWER and HIS AIRNESS made my eyes water

[kyemin]

That's an emotional, beautifull speech.

[Viper_th_RR]

Jordan is the GOAT. It’s incredible how he inspired so many great players like Iverson.

[MyHappy]

What a great speech and tribute to Michael Jordan....the GOAT. This video clip is gold. Being a young person in the 1990s and watching Michael Jordan take the floor, you could see his aura right there in the opening introductions in Chicago Stadium and later the United Center. One of the most amazing things about Michael was that his aura got even stronger as the game went on. Even watching him on TV, Michael had that holy glow!!!! God Bless Allen Iverson and God Bless Michael Jordan for giving us so many joyous moments in the golden age for the NBA!!!