Allen Iverson hyllad inatt
En av Philadelphia 76ers största spelare genom tiderna blev i natt odödlig. Allen Iverson fick sin tröja pensionerad.
Natten mot söndagen svensk tid fick Philadelphia 76ers fansen något att glädja sig över. Det var under halvtid i matchen mot Washington Wizards som ceremonin hölls. Det var en rörd Iverson som fick ta emot hyllningar från 76ers ledning, Adam Silver, hans gamla tränare Larry Brown och kärleken från Philadelphia fansen som aldrig ville ta slut. Här är lite av huvudpersonen själv sa:
They wanted me to talk about how much ya'll loved me, but trust me, the feeling is mutual.
I love ya'll for believing in me, and for caring about me as a man. I love Philly to death. Best place in the world!
You'll have to show me the fool that says 'dreams don't come true,' because they do.
Här är hyllningar från kollegor runt om i ligan:
Pound for pound!! Congrats homie. What a pleasure to complete against u and also become a friend in the process. U the reason why I got tattoos, wore a headband and arm sleeve. Thanks for everything!!#AITheGoat #BubbaChuck #HOFNext” -LeBron James
One time for chuck! #poundforpound #THEGOAT –Kevin Durant
Time has wings my brotha. Your game pushed my then 21 year old self to play beyond my years. Your impact on the game will be felt for generations. #salute #respect #96 #AI –Kobe Bryant
Congratulations to one of the greatest to ever do it. Proud to call him a friend and my brother. Peace God. There will never be another Bubba Chuck. Love you King. –Carmelo Anthony
Pound for pound… I had a pleasure of competing against and playing with one of the greatest to do it.. Much love and Respect to @theofficialai3
-Dwyane Wade
Wat a great honor to play and get the win on the nite my role model got his jersey retired….#TheAnswer!! –John Wall
Pound for pound one of the greatest of all time! His confidence and tenacity was so inspiring. Coach Mullins always told me that everyone should compete with the heart and effort that had. #longlivethelegend #respect –Evan Turner
He’s the reason point guards wanted to wear the #3. he’s the reason kids were cutting socks to make arm sleeves. he’s the reason braids with a headband became cool. he’s the reason kids were gettin called for carry in every aau tournament. he’s the reason the NBA has a dress code. the most influential player of my era. Allen Iverson. #PoundForPound #Greatness
-Kendall Marshall
Sixers visade att man är en förstaklassig organisation i och med hyllningen av Allen Iverson som inte lämnade många oberörda. A.I. blev den blott åttonde spelaren att få sin tröja pensionerad i Philadelphia 76ers historia. Charles Barkley, Wilt Chamberlain, Maurice Cheeks, Billy Cunningham, Julius Erving, Hal Greer och Bobby Jones är de övriga.
Kvällen var en värdig hyllning till den bästa spelaren i Philadelphia 76ers historia.
