Ranking the 10 Best NBA Players Since Michael Jordan

Allen Iverson
1996-2011, Philadelphia 76ers, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Memphis Grizzlies, Drafted 1st
1x NBA MVP, 11x All-Star, 3x All-NBA First Team, 3x All-NBA Second Team, 4x NBA Scoring Title, Rookie of the Year

Career Statistics: 26.7 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 6.2 APG, 2.2 SPG, FG% 42.5%
Advanced Statistics: Career Win Shares 99.0, Career VORP 43.4, WS/48 .126, TS% 51.8%

“A featherweight who carried himself like a heavyweight”

The Answer may not have invented swag but that didn’t stop him acting like he did. He was the toughest, the fastest, the most fearless, the most indestructible, the most charismatic and also the most polarizing player of his time.

Forget the advanced stats, AI mattered, he resonated with a generation of fans; no one was more fun to watch. Sure he took too many shots and he wore out his welcome wherever he went, but the 6’0″ whirlwind was appointment only viewing.

If anyone tries to tell you Iverson was overrated just show them the YouTube clip of Game One of the 2000-01 Finals when he dragged a team that started Tyrone Hill and Jumaine Jones almost singlehandedly to victory over the Shaq and Kobe Lakers; going off for 48 points, six assists, five rebounds and five steals.

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