[Old General Record] 183 God of War! A trendy man who subverts the NBA!

Looking at the long history of the NBA, there have been many super geniuses, such as the ancient beast Chamberlain, Michael Jordan, who was born with a hero, James who flew to the sky, and geeks like Rodman, etc.

But if there is a player who can attract a group of die-hard fans and even form a special cultural circle, then Iverson is definitely a very special name among them.

As a player who is intertwined with love and hate, some people think that his sensationalism and self-dominant style are negative labels in the NBA; but in the eyes of supporters, Iverson is a rebellious and inspiring legend, no less than any superstar in history.

A young man who is only 183 in height has almost been fighting against difficult circumstances throughout his life. Born in a single-parent family as a child, he grew up in the Hamptons, where black and white are clearly opposed, and his friends and relatives frequently go to and from the police stations and prisons. The dark environment also allowed Iverson to come into contact with the other side of society early, but fortunately he spent more time on sports.

In high school, he was a dual star in basketball and football. He led the two teams to win state championships as a quarterback and point guard, but outside the light, shadows always coexist. In February 1993, Iverson was arrested for a fight and was accused of injuring people. Fortunately, after the Supreme Court and the National Association for Colored People intervened, he was imprisoned for only four months and was released on parole.

It was this experience that allowed Iverson to learn to be fearless in facing any opponent and laid the mindset of the future God of War early on. After being released from prison, Iverson chose basketball as his final destination. He joined Georgetown University in 1994, and averaged 20.4 points, 4.5 assists and 3 steals per game in the first year. He was selected as the league's rookie and best defensive player. In the second year, he led the team to the league championship, entered the NCAA quarterfinals, and was selected into the All-American Team. He then announced his participation in the 1996 draft.

And this draft is also known as one of the strongest in history, with countless future Hall of Fame stars born. At that time, the 76ers had the first signing position, and the team also happened to urgently need a cornerstone of the ball-control talent to reshape the team, so naturally he chose Iverson without hesitation.

was joined by Iverson, and the 76ers immediately began to transform. Although his early record was mediocre, his brave performance quickly attracted the attention of fans. He scored 40 points in five consecutive games, scored 37 points against the Bulls, and used the logo to shake off Jordan and hit a mid-range shot... These classic moments are still talked about by fans today.

Rookie season, Iverson averaged 23.5 points, 7.5 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 2.1 steals per game, successfully capturing the Rookie of the Year. Then the 76ers introduced coach Larry Brown, and Iverson began to transform into a shooting guard, and his explosiveness began to be released. In the 1998-99 season, Iverson won the scoring title with 26.8 points per game, leading the 76ers to the playoffs, but unfortunately he lost to the Pacers and stopped in the second round.

Since then, the 76ers renewed their contract with Iverson for 6 years and 70 million yuan, establishing absolute leadership of the team. In the 1999-00 season, the team scored 49 wins and 33 losses, and Iverson was selected as the All-Star for the first time. It seemed that everything was improving, but then there was a conflict between him and coach Brown due to the training attitude issue. Thanks to the team's vigorous strengthening of the lineup, the 76ers finally successfully won the first place in the Eastern Conference. In the 2000-01 season, Iverson broke out again, averaging 31.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 2.5 steals, winning the regular season MVP, scoring king, and steal king. In the playoffs, facing the Pacers and Raptors repeatedly staged a single 50+ god-level performance. The Eastern Finals faced the Bucks with injuries and advanced to the finals, and scored 44 points to advance. In the finals, they faced the OK Lakers and scored 48 points in the first game to win, but due to the team's combat effectiveness, they missed the championship trophy in the end. In the time after

, Iverson's career gradually began to show two sides. Even though his personal ability is still outstanding, the team's record is difficult to improve, and the friction between him and his coach and management continues to heat up. Under injuries and contradictions, he was eventually traded by the team in 2006, ending the glorious story of Philadelphia for ten years.

Looking at Iverson's NBA career, he has indeed changed the trend of the basketball world. From the era of tall players dominating the world, to the height of 183, it can also call the wind and rain. Although his body is small, his explosiveness, speed and tenacity are enough to make fans crazy.

And outside the court, Iverson's outfits are also leading the trend culture. Big pants, braided heads, headbands, and complex tattoos were really out of place in the NBA with well-suited suits at that time. It was the impact of the street culture brought by him that NBA Chairman Stern even issued a clear clause prohibiting players from wearing street outfits on official occasions.

In 2009, 34-year-old Iverson returned to the 76ers, although he still scored high points and reproduced the classic moves. However, long-term injuries and family problems prevent him from devoted himself to the court again, and he finally chose to terminate the contract voluntarily. In 2013, he officially retired at home in Philadelphia, and the following year, the 76ers chose to hang his No. 3 jersey high above the arena.

Just as Philadelphia broadcaster Mark Zumov said:

"He is a stadium hero, but he has many bad habits that professional players should not have, and he also has the characteristics of people who love and hate. This is Iverson."