<p>When talking about the <strong>NBA</strong>, it’s inevitable to mention those who made the history of the sport great. One common debate is how to form an all-time starting five. A former star and current Hall of Famer included <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a></strong> and <strong>Stephen Curry</strong> in his lineup.</p>



<p>With a new season approaching, it’s always a good time to see how the great stars who have graced the sport would assemble their ideal team.</p>



<p>This time, one of the players who shared his ideal starting five is a former Philadelphia 76ers star and current Hall of Famer. Despite his immense talent, he did not include himself in the lineup.</p>



<p>The player in question is none other than the great <strong>Allen Iverson</strong>, who, in a discussion with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/shaquille-oneal">Shaquille O’Neal</a> on <em>The Big Podcast</em>, revealed his criteria for selecting his all-time NBA starting five.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240817_BUS_159461_Allen-Iverson-1024x576_19266470.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Allen Iverson Philadelphia 76ers" class="wp-image-159474" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Allen-Iverson-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Allen-Iverson-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Allen-Iverson-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Allen-Iverson-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Allen-Iverson.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Allen Iverson #3 of the Philadelphia 76ers gestures to hear cheers from the crowd during the NBA game against the Washington Wizards at First Union Center on March 30, 2003 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Sixers won 107-87.</figcaption></figure>



<p>For some, it might be surprising, and for others, perhaps not, but Iverson did not hesitate to mention the inclusion of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and the greatest shooter in history, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a>.</p>


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<h2>Allen Iverson’s selections</h2>



<p>The historic 76ers point guard, who won a bronze medal with Team USA in Athens 2004, began his all-time starting five with the previously mentioned James and Curry. In addition, he included none other than <em>His Airness</em>, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan">Michael Jordan</a>, and the great <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kobe-bryant">Kobe Bryant</a>.</p>



<p>Lastly, one might think Iverson would include himself in his ideal lineup, but quite the opposite—he chose to include former Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Lakers center Shaquille O’Neal.</p>



<p><strong>In conclusion, a team made up of James, Curry, Jordan, Bryant, and O’Neal would be a nightmare for any opponent, and few could stand up to this starting five.</strong></p>



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<h2>Those who didn’t make the cut</h2>



<p>The historic debate over the ideal all-time team is one that is unlikely to ever reach a unanimous conclusion. <strong>Countless players have left an indelible mark on NBA history, and whether due to personal preferences or biases, the names that make the list often vary.</strong></p>



<p>Allen Iverson’s selection of these five players left out legends such as Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, and Tim Duncan.</p>



<p>Nevertheless, it’s undeniable that this remarkable selection by the current Hall of Famer point guard is a lineup that few would argue against as an ideal all-time team.</p>

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Former NBA star and Hall of Famer reveals his all-time NBA starting five, featuring LeBron James and Stephen Curry - Bolavip US

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<p><strong>Allen Iverson’s career </strong>is one of the reasons why some people don’t take<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> ring culture </strong>seriously. Ring or not, we’re talking about one of the<strong> greatest players in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">Philadelphia 76ers</a> history</strong>, and one of the most explosive scorers ever.</p>



<p>Iverson was way more than just a basketball player who looked cool. He was a trend setter, a cultural icon, a scapegoat, an underdog, and a guy whose chipon his shoulder <strong>was the only thing bigger than his talent.</strong></p>



<p>That’s why<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Heat </a>legend Dwyane Wade </strong>chose him to introduce him during his induction into the Naismith Memorial Baksetball Hall of Fame, so younger fans realize how much of an impact he had.</p>



<h2>Dwyane Wade Wants Allen Iverson To Get His Flowers</h2>



<p><em>“It was important to me that I touched the culture when I did this,”</em> Wade said. <strong>“And Allen Iverson is somebody who gets forgotten for what he means to this <em>game and what he means to a community and to a culture.”</em></strong></p>



<p>“And so, I want to bring that back to the front in the forefront and give him his flowers like he deserved and just tell him how important he was, man, to not only me but to all the little boys that looked like me and look like him,” added Wade.</p>


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<p>Iverson was a unique player and is still a unique person. Hopefully, history will <strong>give him his rightful place </strong>as one of the greatest entertainers the game of basketball has ever seen.</p>


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Dwyane Wade reveals why he chose Allen Iverson to introduce him into the Hall of Fame - Bolavip US

Dwyane Wade reveals why he chose Allen Iverson to introduce him into the Hall of Fame


<p>Allen Iverson is one of the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA </a></strong>legends who played in the league from 1996 to 2010 with four different franchises, and <strong>was named All-Star, MVP, and Scoring Champion 11 times, among other awards</strong>.</p>



<p>However, he never won a championship. Iverson is one of those top players who never won a ring,<strong> but his legacy is one of the strongest in the league compared to other players who did win championships.</strong></p>



<p>Kobe Bryant and Allen Iverson faced off in the NBA Finals in 2001, when Bryant’s Lakers defeated Iverson’s <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">76ers</a></strong>. That was the year when Iverson was named MVP.</p>



<h2>What are the three players that Iverson named in the Goat conversation?</h2>



<p>In a recent interview, Allen Iverson said that<strong> Kobe Bryant, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a>, and Michael Jordan should all be in the GOAT conversation.</strong> He noted that Kobe is often left out of the conversation because advanced stats favor LeBron and Jordan.</p>



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<p>Even though Kobe Bryant won multiple NBA titles with the Lakers, he has been left out of the GOAT conversation multiple times by some critics. <strong>However, he is definitely in the top 10 all-time greats.</strong></p>


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NBA: Allen Iverson puts these 3 players in GOAT conversation, Kobe included

<p>It’s not unusual to see young athletes thrive in multiple sports growing up. Some dream of <strong>making it to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Nikola-Jokic-ties-up-Wilt-Chamberlians-54-year-record-20221219-0036.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a></strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Nikola-Jokic-ties-up-Wilt-Chamberlians-54-year-record-20221219-0036.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">,</a> while others are better suited <strong>for baseball <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/MLB-News-Aaron-Judge-and-the-hiighest-paid-MLB-players-20221207-0022.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">and MLB.</a></strong> Others run track, but all they dream of is <strong>becoming <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/NFL-News-Bills-QB-Josh-Allen-rudely-ditched-Dolphins-fans-out-of-Highmark-Stadium-20221219-0037.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">an NFL</a> superstar.</strong></p>
<p>Sometimes, players follow their hearts and pursue a career in the sport they love the most, regardless of their projected role or salary. Othersjust lean towards the biggest paycheck or the sport where they could thrive the most.</p>
<p>Whatever the case, it sometimes seems like those players could’ve been as good— or even better— if they had chosen a different path. With that in mind, we’ll let you know about 3 <strong>NBA legends who could’ve realistically been<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/NFL-2022-list-of-teams-eliminated-from-playoffs-contention-updated-20221206-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NFL stars </a>as well.</strong></p>
<h2>NBA Stars That Could’ve Realistically Made It To The NFL</h2>
<h3>3. John Havlicek</h3>
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<p><strong>Boston Celtics</strong> legend <strong>John Havlicek </strong>was a three-sport athlete growing up, earning All-Star honors in baseball, football, and basketball. In fact, he was actually taken in the NFL and NBA Drafts.</p>
<p>Fortunately for hoops fans, the legendary guard/forward decided to take his talents to the hardwood, where he won<strong> 8 NBA championships</strong> and made it to 13 All-Star Games with one Finals MVP award.</p>
<h3>2. LeBron James</h3>
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<p>Long before being the most-hyped basketball prospect of all time, <strong>LeBron James</strong> was also wreaking havoc on the gridiron. He excelled at wide receiver and quarterback, earning two All-State honors and setting multiple marks.</p>
<p>With his<strong> Calvin Johnson-ish frame,</strong> there’s no doubt James could’ve been an all-time great in the NFL as well. In fact, he was actually recruited by Miami, Notre Dame, Alabama, and Ohio State as a football player.</p>
<h3>1. Allen Iverson</h3>
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<p><strong>Allen Iverson </strong>once confessed that he loved football way more than basketball. In fact, he claimed he was even better on the gridiron than hooping, which doesn’t seem like a crazy thought when you take a look at the footage.</p>
<p>The <strong>Philadelphia 76ers </strong>legendwas a dual-threat quarterback, kick returner, and defensive back. Iverson’s athleticism helped him log 21 interceptions in his high school career, setting a state record with 5 in a single game. He also led his team to state titles in both sports.</p>

LeBron James, Allen Iverson and NBA legends who could've realistically made it to the NFL

LeBron James, Allen Iverson and NBA legends who could've realistically made it to the NFL - Bolavip US

<p>There has been <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-analyst-calls-russell-westbrook-a-washed-up-bricklayer-20221025-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a lot of chatter</a> around <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-trade-rumors-russell-westbrook-wants-to-leave-the-lakers-but-theres-a-catch-20221027-0013.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Russell Westbrook</a></strong> over the past couple of seasons. His athleticism and physical traits are still there, but he’s not a good fit for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-lakers-coach-darvin-ham-to-make-inevitable-decision-on-russell-westbrook-20221026-0051.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Los Angeles Lakers.</strong></a></p>
<p>More than that, and even beyond the terrible shooting woes, his body language seems way off right now.<strong> Charles Barkley </strong>says that the Lakers have taken the joy and love for the game away from him, and he might be right on point.</p>
<p>That’s why former <strong>NBA All-Star Vince Carter</strong> urges Westbrook to adopt a different mindset. Otherwise, he’ll be out of the league without a chance to contribute to a championship team, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/allen-iverson-comes-clean-on-his-infamous-practice-rant-20220509-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>just like Allen Iverson.</strong></a></p>
<h2>NBA News: Vince Carter Says Russell Westbrook Needs To Embrace A New Role</h2>
<p><strong><em>“Russ has been Russ for a very long time, and the toughest thing to accept is not now being in as a closer–you’re sitting there watching all of a sudden. Uncharted territory for him, if you would,” </em></strong>Carter said.</p>
<p><strong><em>“And sometimes it takes a little getting used to because it’s a shot to your ego. I’m speaking from experience,” </em></strong>Carter added. <em>“Starter. Go-to guy. All-Star. You get a new role and it sounds good and you buy in until you really have to buy in. Sometimes it’s not that easy and we all handle these situations differently.”</em></p>
<p><em><strong>“Another guy, Allen Iverson, went through those situations for different teams where he did not want to come off the bench, and he could not handle coming off the bench,”</strong></em> Carter explained.<em><strong>“And that’s why a lot of us felt like, ‘Man, Allen Iverson should have still been in the league for a long time,’ but he did not want to be in that role. And I think Russ is in that right now. And, you know, it’s either you buy in or you don’t.”</strong></em></p>
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<p>Iverson was<strong> more beloved and respected </strong>around the league than Westbrook is nowadays. However, this is a ruthless business, and he was out of the NBA once he became a liability on the court.</p>
<p>So, if Westbrook doesn’t want his career to end as abruptly and infamously as Iverson’s, he might as well take a deep look in the mirror and realize he’s got to change his game. The Lakers haven’t done right by him, <strong>but he also needs to have some accountability.</strong></p>

NBA News: Vince Carter says Russell Westbrook will end like Allen Iverson

NBA News: Vince Carter says Russell Westbrook will end like Allen Iverson - Bolavip US

<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/michael-jordan-or-lebron-james-tiger-woods-classy-answer-to-who-is-the-best-in-nba-history-20220906-0044.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Michael Jordan or LeBron James</strong></a> for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-lakers-could-force-russell-westbrook-to-make-a-major-sacrifice-20220908-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>NBA</strong></a> GOAT? Whoever participates in this debate is doomed to generate controversy, as either superstar has a case to be the winner. But <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-allen-iverson-tells-of-the-big-sacrifice-his-mother-made-to-help-him-succeed-on-the-court-20220706-0041.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Allen Iverson</strong>‘s</a> response is surprising, as he has generated a double controversy with his answer.</p>
<p>To talk about Iverson is to talk about one of the most prolific scorers in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/russell-westbrook-ideal-destination-to-leave-lakers-is-revealed-by-nba-sources-to-insider-20220907-0066.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> history. A player who dominated the court for just over 10 years. MVP of the league in 2001, 11 times participant in the All Star Game, and 4 times scoring champion among other achievements.</p>
<p>However, if there is something missing in Allen Iverson’s brilliant record, it is an NBA championship. He simply failed to win it with any of the 4 teams he played for in American basketball. It can be said that Iverson never had “<em>the Answer</em>” to the riddle that protected the championship ring, something that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/not-michael-jordan-or-lebron-james-julius-erving-points-out-who-the-goat-is-for-many-nba-players-20220830-0043.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michael Jordan and LeBron James</a> did achieve on multiple occasions.</p>
<h2>Iverson’s new pick as the NBA GOAT</h2>
<p>The question of whether Michael Jordan or LeBron James is the greatest player in NBA history is not new. It is accentuated every time the <em>King</em> reminds the world of his talent with a new achievement or feat (now with the Los Angeles Lakers). Originally, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/allen-iverson-comes-clean-on-his-infamous-practice-rant-20220509-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Allen Iverson</a> had already given his verdict on the matter and favored the incomprehensible <em>MJ</em>.</p>
<p>“<em>Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and then LeBron James….. And then Stephen Curry and Shaquille O’Neal</em>.”, he said on one occasion. “<em>I’m not going to lie to you. M.J. is always No. 1(…) but No. 2? Number 2, I’m always going to say it’s Kobe Bryant,</em>” he reiterated on the most recent occasion when he opined on the subject.</p>
<p>However, in a recent chat with <em>MMG Sports</em>, picked up by the <em>Twitter</em> account <em>@MaskedInLA</em>, Iverson made a drastic and surprising change to his viewpoint: “<em>I’m not going to fight. As much as I love Michael Jordan…. LeBron James is the one. He’s the one.</em>” he stated.</p>
<p>The reasons for his new choice in this regard are unclear, but Allen Iverson has the legitimacy to have an opinion on the matter, having been a great player in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-gary-payton-ll-gets-brutally-honest-on-why-he-left-the-warriors-20220907-0051.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> and, above all, having faced both Michael Jordan and LeBron James.</p>
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<p> — Masked In LA �� (@MaskedInLA)   <a href="https://twitter.com/MaskedInLA/status/1565829013641183232?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 2, 2022</a>  </p></blockquote></div>
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Allen Iverson's shocking change of mind on who is the NBA GOAT, Michael Jordan or LeBron James

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<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-trade-rumors-james-harden-is-open-to-playing-with-kyrie-irving-again-20220705-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>NBA</strong></a> fans will remember with a smile the late 1990s and the first decade of the 2000s, as they witnessed the career of a player who shined for his quality on the court with various teams such as the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-where-sixers-mavs-stand-on-a-potential-trade-for-kyrie-irving-20220706-0039.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Philadelphia 76ers</strong></a> and the <strong>Denver Nuggets</strong>: <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/allen-iverson-comes-clean-on-his-infamous-practice-rant-20220509-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Allen Iverson</a>.</strong></p>
<p>After playing at the collegiate level with Georgetown University, and despite the fact that during his 15-year career as a professional basketball player, 14 years in the United States, he never won an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/luka-doncic-shares-a-record-with-michael-jordan-and-wilt-chamberlain-20220706-0026.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> title, Iverson’s numbers and recognitions endorse him as one of the great stars of this league in recent times.</p>
<p>In total, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/kevin-durant-gets-emotional-after-passing-allen-iverson-on-the-all-time-scorers-list-20211125-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Allen </a><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/kevin-durant-gets-emotional-after-passing-allen-iverson-on-the-all-time-scorers-list-20211125-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Iverson</a>‘s legacy includes more than 24,000 points scored, 3,394 rebounds and 5,624 assists. His individual recognitions range from being 4 times NBA scoring champion, 3 times steals leader, to being the league MVP in the 2001 season and 11 times All-Star.</p>
<h2>Allen Iverson and his family’s sacrifices to succeed in the NBA</h2>
<p>In general, the only thing that is appreciated about successful athletes is the public side, that of triumphs and achievements. However, behind all that there are stories that are not known, mostly of effort to fulfill their dreams. Allen Iverson told what his mom had to do to support him to become an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/enes-freedom-rips-nba-commissioner-adam-silver-calls-him-a-hypocrite-20220706-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> star.</p>
<p>“<em>When I was young, when I was going to the national tournament, 13 and under, AAU. I remember my mom got me the Revolutions, the Nike Revolutions. I was wearing, like, a size 7, and they only had an 8.5.I still wore them, that’s how bad I wanted them. My foot just moved around a whole bunch in them. I remember it vividly because our lights got turned off for her getting them for me. So shoutout to big mama.</em>”, statedthe formershooting guard to <em>Complex </em>Youtube Channel.</p>
<p>Allen Iverson’s talent allowed him to go from having to make those sacrifices in order to shine in the NBA to earning lucrative contracts like the one he had during his time with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-the-signing-nikola-jokic-and-the-denver-nuggets-have-been-waiting-for-has-arrived-20220705-0035.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Denver Nuggets</a> in which he pocketed more than $17 million per season, according to <em>Hoops Hype</em>.<span></span></p>
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NBA: Allen Iverson tells of the big sacrifice his mother made to help him succeed on the court

NBA: Allen Iverson tells of the big sacrifice his mother made to help him succeed on the court - Bolavip US

<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-players-with-the-most-scoring-titles-20210223-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Allen Iverson</a> is one of the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/The-15-greatest-NBA-players-of-all-time-20200329-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> greatest players</a> in NBA history. </strong>A fearless scorer, an athletic freak, and a guy who had the ball on a string on every single possession. Even if <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/ringless-best-nba-players-that-have-never-won-a-ring-20210625-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>he never won a championship</strong></a>, Iverson was one of the finest entertainers to ever lace them up.</p>
<p>But besides his insane crossovers, his crafty moves, baggy shorts, and his larger-than-life persona; even non-hoops fans often remember<em>The Answer</em>for one thing:<em><strong> ‘We’re talking about practice.’</strong></em></p>
<p>For some context, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/the-top-25-greatest-philadelphia-76ers-in-history-20201120-0013.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the Sixers</a> </strong>lost in the first round of the playoffs the next year after reaching the <strong>NBA Finals.</strong> Iverson wasn’t too much of a fan of coach<strong> Larry Brown</strong> at the time. He got late to a meeting and there were rumors about an imminent trade. So, when a reporterasked him about practice, well… he snapped.</p>
<h2>Allen Iverson Comes Clean On His Infamous ‘We’re Talking About Practice’ Rant</h2>
<p><em><strong>“We sitting in here — I’m supposed to be the franchise player, and we in here talking about practice,”</strong></em> Iverson told the reporter. <em><strong>“I mean, listen: We talking about practice. Not a game. Not a game. Not a game. We talking about practice. Not a game. Not the game that I go out there and die for and play every game like it’s my last. Not the game. We talking about practice, man.”</strong></em></p>
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<p>Iverson’s clip went viral even before the social media era. Then, years later, he came clean about what truly went down. He wasn’t drunk like some people stated. Instead, <strong>he was mourning the loss of his best friend:</strong></p>
<p><em><strong>“Best friend just got killed… I was dealing with a whole bunch of shit at the time… Whatever reporter it was, just kept asking me about the practice situation and I just lost it,”</strong></em> Iverson said on <strong>All The Smoke.</strong></p>
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<p> Allen Iverson lets a certain media member know exactly how he feels ��</p>
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<h2>The Media Didn’t Show That Part Of The Interview</h2>
<p>The worst part about this is that it shouldn’t be a secret or a little-known fact. Iverson actually told the media that shortly before his ‘practice’ rant,<strong> yet they didn’t show the entire tape when the news spread:</strong></p>
<p><em><strong>“I’m upset for one reason: ‘Cause I’m in here. I lost. I lost my best friend. I lost him, and I lost this year. Everything is just going downhill for me, as far as just that. You know, as far as my life. And then I’m dealing with this,”</strong></em> Iverson said.<em><strong>“My best friend is dead. Dead. And we lost. And this is what I have to go through for the rest of the summer until the season is all over again.”</strong></em></p>
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<p>This once again shows how the media can portray someone and how, regardless of what he does, he may never be able to shake off that image. <strong>We often forget that athletes are human beings as well.</strong></p>

Allen Iverson comes clean on his infamous 'Practice' rant

Allen Iverson comes clean on his infamous 'Practice' rant - Bolavip US

<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/brooklyn-nets-t99901" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brooklyn Nets</a> star <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/kevin-durant-t139314" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kevin Durant</a> </strong>has done enough merits to be considered the greatest pure scorer in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>NBA</strong></a> history, even if he’s still far behind <strong>Kareem Abdul-Jabbar</strong> in the all-time leading scorers’ list.</p>
<p>Durant has an unlimited amount of resources. His combination of size, length, handles, and shooting skills is unprecedented. He can shoot over every player in the world, put the ball on the floor, and score efficiently <strong>from all three levels.</strong></p>
<p>That’s why it wasn’t a surprise to see him passing another legend of the game like <strong>Allen Iverson </strong>on the all-time scorers’ list. And to make it even sweeter, it came in a win over the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/boston-celtics-t101837" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Boston Celtics.</strong></a></p>
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<h2>Kevin Durant Reacts To Passing Allen Iverson On The All-Time Scorers’ List</h2>
<p>Durant was pretty excited about such an impressive accomplishment. After the game, he addressed the media to discuss how much Iverson meant to him growing up <strong>as a huge fan of the game:</strong></p>
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<p><strong><em>“I really became a huge Iverson fan, obviously, just like everybody else his rookie year, but seeing him in Georgetown and playing for Coach (John) Thompson and that whole culture that they built there, you know, he was a huge part of that,</em>” </strong>Durant told the media. <em>“But once he came to the league, you know, he had players from—I was a center, power forward on my young team. We all was long crossing, you know, double-crossing, so he influenced a lot of people and so to pass him on to list and to be up there with some of the greats on that list is incredible. It just got to keep going.”</em></p>
<p><strong><em>“I mean, it means the world. I dedicated my life to this game at an early age,” </em></strong>KD added.<strong><em> “So I watched all these guys that I’m like passing up. So Iverson, he was a pantheon for me. One of those guys that I emulated every time I went outside and played with my friends. It’s all surreal. I pictured I would be in the league, and had an idea … but to do it is pretty special.”</em></strong></p>
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<p>That’s the beauty of basketball. All records are meant to be broken and history can be made every single day. Durant still has a huge list of players ahead of him but if someone can take them all down, <strong>that’s definitely him.</strong></p>

Kevin Durant gets emotional after passing Allen Iverson on the all-time scorers' list

Kevin Durant gets emotional after passing Allen Iverson on the all-time scorers' list - Bolavip US

<p>When you play in such a competitive environment as the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a>,</strong> there are many things that<strong> you just can’t control.</strong> Having a <strong>Hall of Famer</strong>-kind of career or <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/25-incredible-NBA-records-unlikely-to-be-broken-20200430-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>breaking arecord</strong></a>is up to you, but <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rings-teams-with-most-championships-20200929-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">winning a ring</a> </strong>depends on many factors.</p>
<p>Being lucky, staying healthy, having a team that puts themin a position to succeed, are just some of the<strong> few things</strong> that have prevented some of the greatest players to ever do it from winning a ring.</p>
<p>That’s why today, we’re going to honor their legacies and talk about the<strong> 10<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/The-15-Greatest-NBA-Players-of-All-Time-20200329-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> greatest NBA players</a> who have never won a championship,</strong> perhaps the only stain on their otherwise perfect résumés.</p>
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<p><strong>Honorable Mention: </strong><em>Carmelo Anthony, Derrick Rose, Chris Mullin, George Gervin, Reggie Miller, Damian Lillard, George Yardley, Dominique Wilkins, Bob Lanier, Sidney Moncrief.</em></p>
<h2>The Best NBA Players Who Have Never Won A Ring</h2>
<h2>10. Russell Westbrook</h2>
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<p><strong>Career Stats: </strong><em>23.2 PPG, 7.4 RPG, 8.5 APG, 1.7 SPG, 43.7% FG</em><br> <strong>Accolades:</strong> <em>9x All-Star, 2x Scoring Champion, 3x Assists Champion, 9x All-NBA, All-Rookie, 2x All-Star MVP, MVP</em></p>
<p>We take <strong>Russell Westbrook</strong> for granted and normalize him averaging a triple-double but there’s nothing normal about that. He’s one of the most athletic players in NBA history, a fearless competitor, and a guy that could take every single player in the league one-on-one.</p>
<p>His decision-making is erratic at times but he’s never shied away from taking a big shot or taking matters into his own hands. He decided to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to the playoffs even when <strong>Kevin Durant </strong>left, and hopefully, he’ll get a shot at winning a ring.</p>
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<h2>9. Patrick Ewing</h2>
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<p><strong>Career Stats: </strong><em>21.0 PPG, 9.8 RPG, 1.9 APG, 1.0 SPG, 2.4 BPG, 50.4% FG</em><br> <strong>Accolades:</strong> <em>Hall of Famer, 11x All-Star, 7x All-NBA, 3x All-Defensive, All-Rookie, Rookie of the Year</em></p>
<p><strong>Patrick Ewing</strong> is one of the countless victims of the toughest Eastern Conference in NBA history. The Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, Boston Celtics, and – of course – Chicago Bulls prevented him from going the distance.</p>
<p>The one time he managed to get to the NBA Finals, the New York Knicks just couldn’t do anything to beat<strong> Hakeem Olajuwon</strong> and the Houston Rockets. Still, Ewing will go down as the greatest player in franchise history.</p>
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<h2>8. Elgin Baylor</h2>
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<p><strong>Career Stats: </strong><em>27.4 PPG, 13.5 RPG, 4.3 APG, 43.1% FG</em><br> <strong>Accolades: </strong><em>Hall of Famer, 11x All-Star, 10x All-NBA, All-Star MVP, Rookie of the Year</em></p>
<p><strong>Elgin Baylor</strong> is the unluckiest player in NBA history. He dominated in the regular season in an era when the league was ruled by Bill Russell and the Boston Celtics, who won the ring in 11 out of 13 seasons.</p>
<p>The Los Angeles Lakers couldn’t win the ring during Baylor’s tenure with the team. Nonetheless, hewas forced to retire early in the season due to a knee injury, just to watch him win the championship that very same year. <strong>That’s some tough luck.</strong></p>
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<h2>7. Steve Nash</h2>
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<p><strong>Career Stats:</strong> <em>14.3 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 8.5 APG, 1.4 3PG, 49.0% FG, 42.8% 3FG</em><br> <strong>Accolades: </strong><em>Hall of Famer, 8x All-Star, 5x Assists Champion, 7x All-NBA, 2x MVP</em></p>
<p><strong>Steve Nash</strong> gets a lot of criticism for the MVP awards he won. Some people claim that his numbers were underwhelming and those awards should’ve been won by Shaquille O’Neal. Well, either those people don’t know about basketball or they didn’t watch him play.</p>
<p>Steve Nash was by far the best player in the most exciting team in the Association during that time. He was efficient (even joined the <strong>50/40/90 club</strong>) and changed the way an offense was orchestratedback then. He was just incredibly talented and impactful.</p>
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<h2>6. Charles Barkley</h2>
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<p><strong>Career Stats:</strong> <em>22.1 PPG, 11.7 RPG, 3.9 APG, 1.5 SPG, 54.1% FG</em><br> <strong>Accolades</strong>: <em>Hall of Famer, 11x All-Star, Rebounds Champion, 11x All-NBA, All-Rookie, All-Star MVP, MVP</em></p>
<p><strong>Charles Barkley</strong> only made a couple of mistakes during his career: Winning an MVP, and making it to the NBA Finals. There, he faced an inspired Michael Jordan that was eager to prove that he was snubbed from the award.</p>
<p>Barkley’s <strong>Phoenix Suns</strong> lost in 6 games to Jordan’s Bulls and even though he continued to dominate at will despite being an undersized big man, he never got another chance to win the ultimate prize.</p>
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<h2>5. Karl Malone</h2>
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<p><strong>Career Stats:</strong> <em>25.0 PPG, 10.1 RPG, 3.6 APG, 1.4 SPG, 51.6% FG</em><br> <strong>Accolades:</strong> <em>Hall of Famer, 14x All-Star, 14x All-NBA, 4x All-Defensive, All-Rookie, 2x All-Star MVP, 2x MVP</em></p>
<p><strong>Karl Malone </strong>is yet another victim of Michael Jordan. He’s one of the greatest scorers in NBA history, a dominant two-way force that was going to get whatever he wanted in the paint and that could make grown men look like high schoolers.</p>
<p><strong>The Mailman always delivered.</strong> Except when he had to cross paths with Jordan’s Bulls in the NBA Finals. The Utah Jazz lost at that stage in back-to-back seasons and Malone tried – unsuccessfully – to win a ring with the Lakers before retiring.</p>
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<h2>4. James Harden</h2>
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<p><strong>Career Stats:</strong> <em>25.1 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 6.5 APG, 1.6 SPG, 2.8 3PG, 44.4% FG</em><br> <strong>Accolades: </strong><em>9x All-Star, 3x Scoring Champion, Assists Champion, 7x All-NBA, All-Rookie, MVP, Sixth Man of The Year</em></p>
<p><strong>James Harden</strong> went from being the Sixth Man of the Year to an MVP and Scoring Champion in little-to-no time. He broke out as the most unstoppable scorer in the league with the Houston Rockets and is now looking to win his first ring.</p>
<p>Harden has had some tough luck in the postseason, either with subpar performances or injuries. He made it to the <strong>NBA Finals</strong> with the Oklahoma City Thunder but their lack of experience cost them the ring.</p>
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<h2>3. John Stockton</h2>
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<p><strong>Career Stats:</strong> <em>13.1 PPG, 2.7 RPG, 10.5 APG, 2.2 SPG, 51.5% FG</em><br> <strong>Accolades:</strong> <em>Hall of Famer, 10x All-Star, 9x Assists Champion, 2x Steals Champion, 11x All-NBA, 5x All-Defensive, All-Star MVP</em></p>
<p><strong>John Stockton</strong> is considered by some as the greatest pure point guard of all time. He holds the records for most total assists and steals in NBA history and those will stand for a very, very long time.</p>
<p>Stockton was as smart and crafty as he was durable. He rarely missed a game and was the true definition of efficiency. As you may know by now, <strong>Michael Jordan</strong> kept him from winning a ring in back-to-back seasons.</p>
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<h2>2. Allen Iverson</h2>
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<p><strong>Career Stats:</strong> <em>26.7 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 6.2 APG, 2.2 SPG, 42.5% FG</em><br> <strong>Accolades: </strong><em>Hall of Famer, 11x All-Star, 4x Scoring Champion, 3x Steals Champion, 7x All-NBA, All-Rookie, 2x All-Star MVP, MVP, Rookie of the Year</em></p>
<p><strong>Allen Iverson</strong> is perhaps the most talented player to never win a ring. People called him out for his work ethic but you could never say that he didn’t put in the work every single night out there.</p>
<p>Iverson was an offensive juggernaut that single-handedly led his Philadelphia 76ers to the playoffs. But the only time he carried them to the NBA Finals, he had to face<strong> Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant, </strong>and the Los Angeles Lakers.</p>
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<h2>1. Chris Paul</h2>
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<p><strong>Career Stats: </strong><em>18.3 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 9.4 APG, 2.1 SPG, 1.4 3PG, 47.2% FG</em><br> <strong>Accolades:</strong><em> 11x All-Star, 4x Assists Champion, 6x Steals Champion, 10x All-NBA, 9x All-Defensive, All-Rookie, All-Star MVP, Rookie of the Year</em></p>
<p><strong>Chris Paul</strong> had never made it to the Conference Finals until he joined the Phoenix Suns. He always got hurt, his team blew a lead, or he just had some bad luck. Also, David Stern vetoed his trade to join Kobe and the Lakers.</p>
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<p>Even so, Paul is a sure candidate to be a <strong>first-ballot Hall of Famer. </strong>He’s been the best point guard in the NBA since he entered the league and his basketball IQ is one of the highest of all time. He’s the last true point guard.</p>

Ringless: Chris Paul and the best NBA players that have never won a ring

Ringless: Chris Paul and the best NBA players that have never won a ring - Bolavip US

<p>Last night, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/kevin-durant-t139314" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Kevin Durant</strong> </a>just gave us one of the most beautiful masterpieces in<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> NBA</a> playoff</strong> history, logging <strong>49 points, 17 rebounds, 10 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks, and 4 three-pointers</strong> to lead the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/brooklyn-nets-t99901" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Brooklyn Nets </strong></a>to a huge win over the<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/milwaukee-bucks-t100207" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Milwaukee Bucks.</a></strong></p>
<p>According to some of his doubters, his legacy was on the line, so he responded with the best game of his career. Not only did he play <strong>all 48 minutes </strong>but he also got the first-ever 45+ point, 15+ rebound triple-double in playoffs history.</p>
<p>However, as impressive as his performance was, he didn’t even make the cut of the highest-scoring performances in NBA history last night, although he does have a 50-point game in the playoffs. That’s why today, we’re going to let you know who did crack the list, including former greats such as <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/michael-jordan-t85627" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michael Jordan</a> and Wilt Chamberlain.</strong></p>
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<h2>Highest Scoring Performances In NBA Playoff History</h2>
<h3>50 Points:</h3>
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<h3>51 Points:</h3>
<p>+ Sam Jones<br> + Ray Allen<br> + Sleepy Floyd<br> + Donovan Mitchell<br> + Russell Westbrook<br> + LeBron James</p>
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<h3>52 Points:</h3>
<p>+ Jerry West<br> + Allen Iverson</p>
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<h3>53 Points:</h3>
<p>+ Wilt Chamberlain<br> + Isaiah Thomas<br> + Jerry West</p>
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<h3>54 Points:</h3>
<p>+ Allen Iverson<br> + John Havlicek<br> + Michael Jordan</p>
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<h3>55 Points:</h3>
<p>+ Damian Lillard<br> + Rick Barry<br> + Michael Jordan (x3)</p>
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<h3>56 Points:</h3>
<p>+ Charles Barkley<br> + Wilt Chamberlain<br> + Michael Jordan</p>
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<h3>57 Points:</h3>
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<h3>61 Points:</h3>
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<h3>63 Points:</h3>
<p>+ Michael Jordan</p>
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Kevin Durant and the highest scoring games in NBA playoffs history

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<p>Every basketball coach on Earth will tell you that he’d choose defense over offense and that, even though scoring will win you a game, <strong>a solid defense</strong> can win you a championship. And, while those statements are true to some degree, that’s not the way the<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> NBA</a> is conceived, at least not anymore.</p>
<p>Most fans crowd NBA arenas <strong>to watch a shootout.</strong> They love poster dunks, players dominating with contested turnaround fadeaways, snipers shooting from the logo. The league is all about scoring nowadays.</p>
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<p>Even so, there has been a handful of players who had been able to score at will from the very second they set foot in an NBA hardwood. Regardless of their competition or who’s guarding them, <strong>they’re an instant bucket.</strong></p>
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<p>Those players led the NBA in scoring not once, not twice, but multiple times throughout their careers, and are the crème of the crop when we talk about scorers. Today, we’re going to honor them by letting you know about the players with the<strong>most Scoring Titles in NBA history.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Honorable Mention: </strong><em>James Harden, George Mikan, Bob McAdoo, Neil Johnson (3)</em></p>
<h2>NBA Players With The Most Scoring Titles</h2>
<h2>5. George Gervin – 4</h2>
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<p><strong>Scoring Titles:</strong> 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982</p>
<p>Young fans don’t talk enough about <strong>George Gervin</strong> but back in the day, he was a walking bucket. He had a feel for knocking down huge shots when it matters the most, thus his nickname ‘The Iceman’.</p>
<p>Gervin was incredibly athletic and always found the way to send the ball through the hoop. In fact, he averaged at least <strong>14 points per game</strong> in every single season he played professional basketball in the ABA and NBA.</p>
<p>George Gervin even had seasons averaging<strong> 33.1 and 32.3 points per game,</strong> and perhaps the most impressive part about his game was just how much of an efficient scorer he was, retiring with a 51.1% field goal percentage.</p>
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<h2>4. Allen Iverson – 4</h2>
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<p><strong>Scoring Titles:</strong> 1999, 2001, 2002, 2005</p>
<p>What can we say about <strong>Allen Iverson </strong>that hasn’t been said multiple times already? We’re talking about, perhaps, the most skilled and offensively talented player to ever live, regardless of the fact that he never won an NBA championship.</p>
<p>Allen had one of the best handles this league has ever seen. He was strong, fast, athletic, and a relentless competitor with a scoring versatility that was <strong>nearly unmatched</strong> back in the day. Also, he was a trend-setter and one of the most influential players of all time.</p>
<p>‘The Answer’ averaged double-digits in scoring in every single season in the NBA, including seasons of <strong>31.1, 31.4, 30.7, and 33.0 points per game.</strong> Undoubtedly, he’s one of the best to ever do it.</p>
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<h2>3. Kevin Durant – 4</h2>
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<p><strong>Scoring Titles:</strong> 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014</p>
<p><strong>Kevin Durant</strong> is the ultimate cheat code. He’s so good and so physically gifted that he shouldn’t be allowed to play against regular humans. He’s a seven-footer with the handles and the moves of a guard, and his combination of size and skill is just unprecedented.</p>
<p>It didn’t take long before Durant proved that he was one of the biggest offensive juggernauts in NBA history. In fact, he won his first scoring title in just his third season in the league with <strong>30.1 points per game.</strong></p>
<p>Somehow, <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/kevin-durant-t139314" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Durant </a>continues to get better with time, combining his explosiveness and athleticism with a sweet shooting stroke. He has a shot at being the greatest pure scorer of all time and is one of the few members of the<strong> 50/40/90 club </strong>of players who finished at least one season shooting 50% from the floor, 40% from three-point range, and 90% from the free-throw line.</p>
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<h2>2. Wilt Chamberlain – 7</h2>
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<p><strong>Scoring Titles: </strong>1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966</p>
<p>The man, the legend, the walking record. <strong>Wilt Chamberlain </strong>dominated the NBA in ways no other player may be able to do, and even though he only won a couple of rings over his career, he was the guy everybody feared and respected around the league.</p>
<p>Chamberlain broke countless records throughout his career, including the highest-scoring game ever with <strong>100 points</strong>. He also has the record for the highest-scoring average in a season with a whopping 50.4 points per game.</p>
<p>There will never be a player who can match Chamberlain’s numbers, regardless of how offensive-minded the game is nowadays. We’re talking about a guy who averaged<strong> 30.1 points</strong> per game over his career.</p>
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<h2>1. Michael Jordan – 10</h2>
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<p><strong>Scoring Titles:</strong> 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998</p>
<p>And, obviously, no list of great players would be complete without the greatest to ever do it. The one and only, His Airness, The Black Cat: <strong>Michael Jordan, </strong>A.K.A the most dominant scorer of all time.</p>
<p><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/michael-jordan-t85627" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michael Jordan</a> would’ve won 12 Scoring Titles if it wasn’t for his retirement. More impressively, he would’ve won them consecutively. He holds the record for the<strong> highest points-per-game average</strong>, as well as the highest scoring average in the playoffs.</p>
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<p>Jordan had seven straight seasons averaging<strong> north of 30 points per game</strong>, including a career-best 37.1 points per game in just his third season in the Association. To make it even more impressive, he was also named Defensive Player of the Year while averaging 35.0 points per game.</p>
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