Allen Iverson was an inspiration and hero to a generation of NBA players.
Just not the players on the Sixers’ roster right now, they are a little young — Joel Embiid was 7 when Iverson won his MVP and took Philadelphia to the NBA Finals. Still, game recognizes game, and the Hall of Fame point guard with his number retired up in the rafters spoke to the young team after practice Thursday, reports Jessica Camerato of CSNPhilly.com.
Iverson’s message was to keep working hard.
Brown on Iverson's message to team: "He reminded everybody the city appreciates effort. The city demands effort."
— Jessica Camerato (@JessicaCamerato) November 10, 2016
Allen Iverson on the Sixers: "I just want the fans here to be patient with those guys. We’ve got the talent. It’s here."
— Jessica Camerato (@JessicaCamerato) November 10, 2016
Iverson also is high on the young Philly core.
Hear from Iverson on the Sixers pic.twitter.com/p1jg32UD0P
— Jessica Camerato (@JessicaCamerato) November 10, 2016
Allen Iverson on @BenSimmons25: "I think he’s going to be so great and I can’t wait."
— Jessica Camerato (@JessicaCamerato) November 10, 2016
Allen Iverson: "A fan is a fan. You’re supposed to be diehard. You’re supposed to believe. That’s what Philly fans are."
— Jessica Camerato (@JessicaCamerato) November 10, 2016
The Sixers are winless on the young season, and they aren’t going to rack up a ton of wins over the course of the season, but Philly fans have to see the potential of this roster and how hard they are playing. The wins will come. Just stick with the process.
