February 23rd 2024.
In a recent appearance on Shaquille O'Neal's podcast, Allen Iverson, known as the original A.I. before the term was associated with artificial intelligence, confidently stated that if he were playing in today's fast-paced NBA games, he would without a doubt have a higher scoring average. When Shaq asked him how much he thought he would average in today's game, Iverson responded with a modest estimate of "10 more points" per game.
Despite not wanting to come off as arrogant, Iverson eventually admitted, with Shaq's encouragement, that his scoring average would indeed increase. He shared that in the year he lost the scoring title to the legendary Kobe Bryant, who averaged 35 points, he had a 33-point average. He then boldly declared that in today's era of wide-open play, he would easily take his average up to 43 points per game.
Shaq had no argument with Iverson's prediction, simply agreeing with him. This statement from the former NBA superstar quickly gained traction on social media, with fans and analysts alike buzzing about Iverson's potential in today's game.
Last year, Iverson returned to Philadelphia, where he played for the 76ers, to introduce a new cannabis strain under Al Harrington's Viola brand. The strain, called Iverson '01, pays homage to the season when the Virginia native won the MVP award. It was also the same season that he led the 76ers to their last NBA Finals appearance. Despite ultimately losing to the powerhouse duo of Shaq and Kobe on the Los Angeles Lakers, the 76ers were able to hand the Lakers their only defeat in that playoff season in the first game.
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