After being selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the 1996 NBA Draft, Allen Iverson became one of the more beloved figures in Philadelphia sports history.
During 12 seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers Iverson was the league leader in scoring four times, took home the MVP Award in 2001, and led the team to the NBA Finals once. He ranks third in franchise history in field goals made (6,962), first in three-point field goals (885), third in assists (4,385), second in steals (1,644), and averaged 27.6 points per game.
On Saturday, Iverson had his uniform No. 3 retired during halftime of the Sixers’ game against the Washington Wizards. But that wasn’t the only honor received by 11-time All-Star. Iverson was also gifted a wrestling style championship belt.
"Pound for Pound One of the Greatest" reads champ belt that will be gifted to @alleniverson tonight. #AI3Forever pic.twitter.com/Siybc4SMfe
— Philadelphia 76ers (@Sixers) March 1, 2014
The “Pound for Pound One of the Greatest” inscription certainly fits because Iverson wasn’t the biggest player, but was highly regarded for his heart and toughness in addition to being extremely talented.
Allen Iverson joined Julius Erving, Maurice Cheeks, Wilt Chamberlain, Hal Greer, Bobby Jones, Billy Cunningham, and Charles Barkley on the list of players to have their jersey retired by the 76ers.
