28 Quotes by Allen Iverson
Allen Iverson is a retired American professional basketball player who is widely regarded as one of the most talented and influential players of his generation. Despite his small stature, Iverson was known for his explosive scoring ability, his fearless approach to the game, and his unwavering commitment to his teammates. He played for several NBA teams throughout his career, but it was his time with the Philadelphia 76ers that cemented his legacy as a beloved sports icon. Iverson's story is one of perseverance and resilience, and his impact on the game of basketball is undeniable. (Bio)
Allen Iverson Quotes
I don't want to be another Jordan, Magic, or Isiah. When my career is over, I want to be able to look in the mirror and say 'I did it my way'.
You have to go through good times and bad times to get where you're trying to go.
I'd rather have more heart than talent any day. (Meaning)
I play every game like it's my last game. All that matters is that you go out there and play every game as if it was your last.
I'm not perfect. But I am trying every day to concentrate on being better.
A jump shot can get you a shoe deal, a big house, a supermodel, fancy cars, a bunch of yes men, a Swiss bank account. But none of these things can get you a jump shot
Mistakes happen. But after a while you've got to stop making them happen twice.
When you are not practicing, someone else is getting better. (Meaning)
I don’t even have money for a cheeseburger!
I don't put pressure on myself. I just compete.
I went through what I went through because God said go through it
You can put a murderer in a suit, and hes still a murderer.
Man, people have been waiting for me to fall off my whole career. From the first time I stepped on the court. It probably made people sick to their stomachs watching my whole career, watching the things that I've done in my career.
When you work hard, good things happen
People think that I'm some tough renegade, black-hearted being, evil, but that ain't me.
Life is short. Im gonna be happy with mine.
The basket looked like an ocean, and I was just throwing rocks in.
I take everything I learned from the streets and put it in my NBA game.
When I was a little kid I used to go on the playground and say: today I will shoot like Bird, pass like Magic, jump like Mike, be quick like Zeke. I am thankful to them, since without seeing them do things they did, I wouldn't be in the NBA.
Being an All-Star is everything.
Not a game, not a game... practice.
Believe me, I am not even that brave enough to miss that many practices.
I wasn't a bad guy. I just wanted God to give me a second chance.
Please don't try to make things nice! All the wrong notes are right? I want it that way.
I had a lot of growing up to do. A lot of times, I learned the hard way.
I gave everything I had to basketball. The passion is still there but the desire to play is not. It was a great ride.
I was the bridge between the Michael Jordan era and LeBron James era.
Only the strong survive.
― Allen Iverson Quotes
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