In a recent podcast appearance, Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson revealed what his ideal starting five would be. Surprisingly, he didn’t add himself and instead chose Steph Curry as his starting point guard.
For many, “Dr. J” Julius Erving is the greatest player in Sixers history. However, for recent generations, there was no greater player than the man known as “AI,” Allen Iverson. Although he stood only 6 feet tall and weighed less than 170 pounds, no player competed with more ferocity than he did.
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For many NBA fans who followed the sport in the ’90s, he’s often a popular choice as one of their all-time favorite players from a rival team. And the point guard often lands on many lists of the top 10 players of his era and dream starting fives. However, Iverson doesn’t appear on his own list.
Allen Iverson Stats (Career): 26.7 points per game, 3.7 rebounds per game, 6.2 assists per game, 2.2 shots per game, 31% from 3-point range
Two Los Angeles Lakers legends land in Allen Iverson’s dream starting five
During an appearance this week on the “Great podcast with Shaq”, the Basketball Hall of Famer was asked to name his ultimate starting five. Surprisingly, he didn’t place himself in the group and it also included two Los Angeles Lakers legends who played together.
“Steph [Curry]Kobe [Bryant]Michael [Jordan]Lebron [James], [Shaquille O’Neal]” , Iverson said.
When the hosts said they felt he should be in that group, the Philly legend claimed he wouldn’t be there and that Curry should be in his place. However, when asked who would be cut to make the starting five, he joked that it would be O’Neal who would go.
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