Multiple Sixers stars give birthday love to legendary Allen Iverson
For 722 games over 12 seasons, Allen Iverson dazzled the fans in the city of Philadelphia. He threw the 76ers on his back averaging 27.6 points, 6.1 assists, and 3.9 rebounds while winning MVP in 2001 and guiding the Sixers to their last finals appearance in the same season.
The man they call "The Answer" provided one on a nightly basis leading the Sixers to improbable wins and deep runs into the playoffs. No matter what ailment he was dealing with. No matter how his body was feeling. No matter what was going on with him personally. Iverson showed up to play and gave it his all every night.
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On his 50th birthday, Sixers stars Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey were included in a video as they gave their own personal birthday messages to Iverson.
Sixers star Paul George included a birthday message to Iverson from "Podcast P with Paul George". He and former Sixers guard Lou Williams, a teammate of Iverson's, had some love for The Answer on the episode.
It's always good to see the Sixers honor their franchise legends properly.
This article originally appeared on Sixers Wire: Multiple Sixers stars give birthday love to legendary Allen Iverson
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