April 18, 201412 yr Allen Iverson every day of the week. Agreed, and in my opinion, it isn't close. They are very different in what they did and what they were asked to do, but I firmly believe Iverson is the greatest "small" player in NBA history.
April 18, 201412 yr Iverson had a very limited basketball IQ. He was a better scorer, but Isaiah was better at everything else. He was almost as quick, just as good at handling the ball, more consistent from the outside. The only difference is that he didn't shoot 10+ forced shots a game.
April 18, 201412 yr Not sure I agree with the comparison - AI was a 2 guard and Isaiah was a point guard, right?
April 18, 201412 yr Agreed, and in my opinion, it isn't close. They are very different in what they did and what they were asked to do, but I firmly believe Iverson is the greatest "small" player in NBA history. Even though I say Iverson every day, I wasn't trying to imply that the race between the two isn't close. Their styles of playing basketball differ quite a bit, but IMO Iverson was much better at creating his own shot and drawing more defenders. I also believe he's a better defender. During both primes I believe Iverson is the better pick, but it is close.
April 18, 201412 yr Author Agreed, and in my opinion, it isn't close. They are very different in what they did and what they were asked to do, but I firmly believe Iverson is the greatest "small" player in NBA history. I started this with the "small" player debate in mind. I would wholeheartedly disagree that it isn't close. This is a toss-up for me. Could Zeke do what AI did with no help? Could AI play within the team confines in Detroit? Neck and neck for me.
April 18, 201412 yr Author Not sure I agree with the comparison - AI was a 2 guard and Isaiah was a point guard, right? AI had the ball in his hands all the way up the floor.
April 18, 201412 yr Author Agreed, and in my opinion, it isn't close. They are very different in what they did and what they were asked to do, but I firmly believe Iverson is the greatest "small" player in NBA history. I was impressed, though, at your ability to type while being weighed down with fond memories of the Sixers when they were good while wearing your AI jersey, your Bobby Jones shorts, your DJ J afro wig, your Chocolate Thunder socks, and your Steve Mix shoes. Very well done.
April 18, 201412 yr AI had the ball in his hands all the way up the floor. Agreed. Eric Snow was the PG during Iverson's prime but he rarely brought it up the floor. Almost like Wade and Lebron even though Chalmers is the PG.
April 18, 201412 yr I was impressed, though, at your ability to type while being weighed down with fond memories of the Sixers when they were good while wearing your AI jersey, your Bobby Jones shorts, your DJ J afro wig, your Chocolate Thunder socks, and your Steve Mix shoes. Very well done. You left off his Andrew Toney Gold Chain!
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