NBA Hall of Fame: Allen Iverson, 5 Who Should Headline 2016

Hall of Fame: NBA Stars, Others Who Should Headline 2016

Mar 1, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; A banner with the jersey number of Philadelphia 76ers former guard Allen Iverson is raised to the rafters during a ceremony at halftime of game between the 76ers and Washington Wizards at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports /

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Allen Iverson

Position: Guard

Years Active: 1994 to 1996 (College), 1996-2010 (NBA)

Accolades: NBA MVP, 7x All-NBA, 11x All-Star, 4x Scoring Champion, 3x Steals Leader, Olympic Bronze Medalist

Few players embody the iconic nature of the NBA quite like Allen Iverson. From the cornrows to the tattoos to the sleeves, Iverson ranks amongst the most influential players in NBA history.

It doesn’t hurt that he was a legendary basketball player, as well.

Iverson’s 2000-01 campaign is enough to warrant Hall of Fame consideration. Not only did he win MVP and the scoring title, but he led the league in steals and guided the Philadelphia 76ers to one of the most improbable NBA Finals appearances in league history.

That stands as his legacy-defining moment.

Iverson is one of five players in NBA history to win at least four scoring titles, with the others being Wilt Chamberlain, Kevin Durant, George Gervin and Michael Jordan. He led the league in steals three times, made seven All-NBA appearances, 11 trips to the All-Star Game, and averaged at least 30.0 points in four different seasons.

Not only is he one of the pound-for-pound greatest players of all-time, but Iverson influenced American culture and the basketball stars of today in almost incomparable manner. He deserves to make it.

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