This retrospective takes an in-depth look at one of the most eventful and rewarding seasons in 76ers history. The talented team made it all the way to the NBA Finals, led by 2001 MVP Allen Iverson and 2001 NBA Coach of the Year Larry Brown.
This retrospective takes an in-depth look at one of the most eventful and rewarding seasons in 76ers history. The talented team made it all the way to the NBA Finals, led by 2001 MVP Allen Iverson and 2001 NBA Coach of the Year Larry Brown.
Allen Iverson had an immeasurable impact on the NBA culture that still resonates to this day. One of the best ever.
Huh? How. AI is one of the most overrated players ever. Seriously, immeasurable impact? For a player who is all "me", "I". Im the star, im the starter, why would i practice?, why would I come off the bench , evennif coming off the bench is the best for the team , butts heads with the coach, antagonize media? Look at who his "ways" have influenced: melo anthony, james harden, westrbrook, maybe kyrie (without Lebron). Last time i checked, they aint winners, "me" attitude, cant accept coming off the bench past their primes... immeasurable impact on what? He has a cancerous personality in a team, "me" over team, style of play cant win... yes he is barely 6 ft with a big heart battling giants but that is about it.
@@drewainge1059 No player who actually played in the NBA would agree with anything you said.
@@riccolaw655 don't mind him so many characters used yet all we know it's cap. Def he dont know ball.
@drewainge1059 you are actually nuts
You dont know basketball. He played with .... melo later in his career Thats It!!!
Eric snow is Eric avalanche now
I was waiting for it😳
lol oh my god hahahahahahhahhhhahahahahhahahahhahahaah
Damn .... u a dirty mufu..... but damn if I didn't start laughing out loud!!!! It's crazy to see many NBA players go from being in tip top shape to looking like diabetes is right around corner for them / I guess they feel like they have been training and competing from such a young age that now they can let themselves go ... crazy/ and let's be honest _ AI looks like his diet consists of Double Staked Cheeseburgers and Fries himself and said not fu#k practice but Fu#k going to the gym .....
23:24 - that just broke me up hearing Pat tell Larry why he indirectly hurt AI without even knowing. We talk about mental health these days, but no one even addressed the PTSD he faced at that prison that almost ruined him
Exactly
AI is truly the pound for pound GOAT.
CAP!
Listen Ai was a big part of a lot of people's childhoods but we have to be honest when at this point that word goat has lost it's true meaning. He's not ass but come on
@@lutherwalker7639 that’s why it’s pound for pound. Because if he was even 6’3 with the same skills and speed he’d probably be the actual GOAT.
@@nbarealtalker so what your saying is he's the best player at 6'0
AI IS THE PFP GOAT!!!.. WE SAY THIS BCUZ THEIR IS ACTUALLY A VIDEO THAT EXPLAINS THIS!!!…. POUND FOR POUND & INCH FOR INCH THE GREATEST PLAYER!!!..
they gave it it they all that Laker team with Shaq and Kobe was a juggernault
A.I. was my worst nightmare as a kid being from L.A. Truly one of the greatest to ever play
This fool said corn braids 6:45 🤦🏾♂️ Someone revoke his hood pass 😂
Exactly so he saying his braids decorated with corn
😂😂😂 I caught that and was like wtf is a corn braid 😂😂😂
When I met Allen Iverson as an adult he was so nice I remember I was so flooded with emotions from how much I idolized him as a child. I couldn’t even formulate words the only thing I could do was say Thank You.
Phenomenal Documentary.
2001 Sixers jus needed a legit a 2nd option that could score with AI consistently 😎✌
facts
How about McKie?
McKie was 6th man. Someone else in the starting lineup. They should've kept Larry Hughes !!
Big Facts cause he had to carry the load
@@robertojuanfernandez1558 mckie was nice 6th man & a big PG that could cover Sg's to allow AI to guard tha PG but aaron scoring wasnt consistent.. Players like Hughes & Tim Thomas was booted quickly in Trades
AI is my favorite basketball player ever. I used stay up late as a kid watching Philly play then the next day go outside and try to play like Iverson
We all did kid.
@@christopherdominic2753 Naw, most of my friends I played with wanted to be like Kobe
I still can't get over at how amazing 50:51 is; only because Allen Iverson was coached by Larry Brown. Larry Brown was coached by Dean Smith. Then, Dean Smith was coached by Phog Allen... and finally, Phog Allen was coached by the creator and inventor of the sport we now know as basketball, which is, James Naismith. They practically kept passing their skillset and techniques of the game, through generations... and it shows in Allen Iverson's IQ. Especially after his 2001 NBA season. That means if Iverson were to coach in some form or fashion. Just know he's passing on something to you that was handed by the inventor of basketball. Pretty mind blowing, to think about.
Legend. Thanks for uplaoding.
The most influential players of all time: MJ / AI / steph
It crazy it took them years to have that conversation
Growth occurs in stages
iverson was the entire team. i watched this series. the entire team around him worked hard, but they were basically out matched and outskilled vs kobe/shaq. so unfair honestly.
Half of the team was injured in that series.
Philly needs to go back to the jerseys they wore from 2001-2004. I hate the current ones they have now
THANKS FOR UPLOAD IT
Such a great doc. Great team and I remember the series vs to Toronto as if it happened last week. Specifically because i was living in North Carolina at the time and of course the connection with Vince Carter and UNC _ his graduation day etc.. was big news. And of course the finals vs Lakers was epic. Lastly, the part when Coach Larry Brown is listening to Dean Smiths recording / and watching Coach Brown break down the way he did........ wow.....heavy..heavy..heavy!!!!! If u didnt get goosebumps or ur eyes didn't tear up just a little / there could possibly be something wrong with u if didnt.....
I love how Philadelphia embraced Allen Iverson. Not to mention Allen Iverson has brought The Hip-Hop culture to The NBA. I'm a Sixer fan from Cincinnati. Go fig.
Thank you so much for the upload God bless you! I’ve been trying to find it !😊
I remember watching the 2001 finals ..I wanted A.I and the sixers to win but it was tough to beat the Lakers with Shaq and Kobe..The Lakers were just a better team..
Eric Snow didn’t show up 💯
...and sixers is an overachieving team that is lucky to be in the finals because the East it at the all time low talent-wise , that year.
@@drewainge1059 Not for individual players and the sixers pulled off the only win on the Lakers in that post season, so much for that logic
@@drewainge1059 lucky is a weird way to put it. Prime Vince on those raptors, and that Bucks team was great. All those great teams in the west got swept by Shaq and Kobe but AI stole a game.
@@drewainge1059insane
Really good documentary. Well put together just added to my favorites. Ai is the best little guy to ever play the game
My childhood hero. I went from not giving a shit about basketball to being out on the court every day until 10pm on a school night. Iverson to this day is a large part of my everyday life - I regularly wear his jerseys, I have a framed poster in my house etc. He is one person I would love to meet and express gratitude to. The P4P GOAT, IMO.
It isnt an opinion, it is fact
Allen Iverson is of the greatest crossovers of all time in the NBA! 🏀
Basketball HOF Class of 2016
'96-'97 Rookie of the Year
He's the former Shooting Guard
I didn't realize Iversons greatness until the tail end of his career. Best player under 6'0" I've ever seen. Quite possibly one of the best athletes the NBA has ever seen
Iverson had his flaws but he was an athletic freak. football star in high school. Probably could have starred in any sport. amazing balance and quickness. We have seen other great little guys but I have not seen any little guy attack and finish above the rim relentlessly like a young iverson. There was that, and he never seemed to get tired while playing huge minutes and getting knocked to the floor regularly. Its not like he was getting great rest and recovery,/nutrition between games either. Didnt lift weights. He was out drinking and partying a lot. Eating taco bell, hot dogs, soda lol
He lost most of atheltiscism at 24 because of that @@JJ_5289
Ai and coach brown were the same type,that’s why they kept bumping heads.
Great Documentary!! Salute to AI, Coach Brown and the Sixers
thank you for uploading this.
Smfh Stephen A Smith said the cornbraids smfh 😭☠️😭☠️😭💀☠️
🤣
The last dance AI version
Should have episodes
56-26 1 Seed In The East Best Team In The East come on now
Also the only team to beat the lakers in the post season...come on now
thank you for posting this😎
Man I can’t finish this documentary. God bless them both. Allen, we needed more from you attitude and optics wise. That’s all.
Philly was really a few play away and free-throws from being close to winning a ring...
DAMN is that Eric Snow or the Michelin man 😮
…….Eric Snow-ball
Classic! Great Documentary! A.I. & Larry Brown & the 76ers! Thanks the team!
My all time fav!!!!
Man I was in the 7th grade in Philly and mannnn the city was so live this year!! I remember that whole season til this day
My all time favorite player
When Theo broke his wrist, they were forced to trade Toni Kukoc for Mutumbo. Not having them two changed their team dynamics.
It made them better
@@Obstakillbetter?for lose the home advantage?for losing in finals?
@@pp-vf8ls you think they would’ve made it to the finals without mutumbo? Hell nah
Yeah the sixers were banged up ...... Eric Snow was playing with a screw in his foot 🫣🫣🫣 and let's not forget A .I.s whole Body was a wreck
@@Obstakill Mutombo was old as fuq, Theo was fast and big, and a blocker for sure, all in all, the synergy of the team was destroyed, maybe if Mutombo was there from the start, it would have played out different.
LOVE THAT TEAM MY FAVORITE SIXERS TEAM OF ALL TIME outside of 83 & 19 team , we deserve a ring 😭💔⛹️🏆
The '00-'01 76ers is the best team in the NBA 🏀❤️💙💛🖤 🔔🎉🎊🎉🎊🥳 They're the 2001 Eastern Conference Champions! 💙🏆
2001 NBA MVP- AI 2001 NBA Coach of the Year- Larry Brown
2001 Playoffs East First Round- 76ers def. Pacers (3-1) East Semifinals- 76ers def. Raptors(4-3) East Finals- 76ers def. Bucks (4-3) 2001 NBA Finals 76ers lost against the Lakers (4-1)
Still has the best crossover till this
I get traumatic triggerers when I see Eric Snow
AI and the Sixes are the reason I became a basketball fan.
The Greatest.
Love you Al real talk.....
I got to walk around Philadelphia for an entire day in April 2001. You could just feel an energy in the city at that time
AI & VC was my fave players at thay time they were so entertaining to watch. I even wanted them to play together in a team
If AI had one more scorer they would of won!
Against Kobe and Shaq lakers ?
@@rece5232 did they ever lose???
No answer for shaq
@@BEEZE825 wym
@@MIGGYME1 ft and fouls get to shaq!!
Why is the audio so atrocious
I always wondered how the team would have faired against the Lakers if they kept Theo Ratliff
My KZhead soul brother. If you know you know. Theo had very good games vs the Lakers and Shaq during that regular season.
I will always admire Allen Iverson cause of his impact and culture he brought to the game of basketball. He also brought swagger and coolness to the game
AI tha greatest man
Eric snow Forever underrated
This team is my soulmate
Eric snow is huge wtf
That lil dude carried a whole franchise for years!!! He a champ to me!
Why is Stephen A face in 3D?
Everything but the chip..... and the chip is the ONLY thing that matters. #Lakers
I miss this type of all star game
Same thing happened during the 70’s with Dr J. Keep winning the Eastern Championship but can’t beat the Lakers until Moses Malone came in and finally won the ‘83 NBA Championship.
If the 6ers kept Larry Hughes that series against the Lakers could've gone 6-7 games & who know wgat might happen
What a great documentary. Brings memories for sure.
iverson is the prrof that no matter how talented you are, you just can't do it alone... you need someone to back you up.... and daaamn... shaq was just in a different level when they met in the finals... i mean, c'mon man... even prime mt. mutombo couldn't even stop that dude...
I did a HighSchool project on ALLEN IVERSON ...hes the Michael Jordan of Philly...i watched him play since he was at georgetown with Victor page ....it was exciting when he played ...he changed basketball .... I watched every game That's my Favorite player ever... chip or no chip💯
He won
IDK WHY PHILLY DIDNT CRUCIFY LARRY!!!.. HOW DO U MAKE UR BEST PLAYER, AN ALLTIME GREAT MISERABLE & NIP PICK & FINE HEAVY…. I WOULD NEVER CALL L BROWN A GREAT COACH JUST FOR THAT REASON ALONE, HIS NARCISSISM IS ASTONISHING.. The things he said publicly was amazing to me.. LARRY BROWN WAS SO BIG HEADED THAT HE EVEN CALLED AI HIS EMPLOYEE 🤦♂️ NO IDIOT!!!!.. HE’S UR CO-WORKER!!!! If THAT don’t sum up the BS for u then…. IDK what to tell u.. 🤦♂️
A.I your my basketball your HERO, and the only I hated Lakers so much at 1 point coz of that who also felt that pain back then and when they started changing perspective after that memorable 2000-2001 season; especially those who gave to the organization but the slogan itself provides a different like trusting the about what trading those guys who already had solid team chemistry just like Larry brown and pat would ever imagine it only took what 2-3 years to accomplish and go for rebuilding. Then Nuggets Happen. that's why all of the karmas that plague 76ers till now was because of that betrayal of trust by deciding to rebuild. But still thanks the answer for making me imagine ever to play like you like having that shooting sleeve even though imma leftypeace out.
My favorite player of all time ..A.I is one of the goats
Pound for pound he Is the GOAT Danville, VA representing 2 👆🏾2👇🏾
Bubba Chuck. that year was so much fun...
I grew up in pittsburgh, and used to spend the dimes I made working during high school to be able to drive solo to Philly for sixers playoff games. A.i will always be my favorite athlete...
Really inspiring 🏀🏀🏀
Damn Eric Snow has become a big fella look like someone grandaddy. And I wonder if the Sixers werent so beat up what could they have done. Made it a little more challenging. I doubt they could have won but atleast took it to 7
I3 was phenomenal
What's happening with the audio?
The reason why I always like Iverson is because when my mother read the Bible and taught me about David and Goliath I was in always reminded me of David
Please No hating 🚫‼️
Who’s hating?
Shaq and Coach Phil next please
AI in that blue sixers jersey hot fire... those were the fukn days !! damn!
The best ride I have seen in 35 years !! AI against Kobe ❤️❤️❤️
7:27 did I just see Ai at practice ?! 😂😂
2001 mvp the answer Allen Iverson 3
Sound and Video is Off Right?
So nobody could’ve told Freeway he got something in the middle his beard
The beauty of our numb 1 sport 🏀
being a 91 baby, ai literally shaped me into the person i am today. I still dress like him and i'm 32 years old.
20:56 - I think that actually took place Mon. 12/20/1999
I watched him and T-Mac the most…
AI never reached his peak as a player
Yo I F with meek etc....However Boi Had The PH On 🔥🔥🔥 We WILL Always LOV BOI‼️
My all time favorite Point GOD 💪🏾😤🏀👑
Damn Eric Snow gain 60 pounds since 76er days.
This here confirms that AI was an animal. No more comparison Kyrie with the Answer. He changed the organization and carried the team. Kyrie didn't smell a playoff game until Bron got there.
who the f compare them? that's a joke
@@khalliddo1385first off. LeBron needed kyrie for that ring. Kyrie was rising and lebron decides to come.back and take his stardom
@@coachbighead so? they're totally different type of player. I like them both but they're not the same. Kyries handle is out of this world and AI's competitiveness is what makes him the Answer. AI got everything but the Chip tho. No hate here.
@@khalliddo1385 completely missed my point
Gawwwdamn Eric snow.....
Vince vs A.I definitely a top tier playoff battle. That year in general.
I have a throwback jersey of his from high school Bethel HS
billy king was what held that team back
The only wrong move that they made that season is trading theo for dikembe. Theo is the defensive player that year and blocking shots and running n fastbreak. Dikembe was too slow for the way they play. They only did that because they are preparing for shaq. But they still have geiger and todd, so i think theo is the perfect fit.
If I'm not mistaken, Theo broke his wrist. That's why they need Mutombo.