Allen Iverson Names His Top Five NBA Players of All-Time

The former Sixers star listed who he believes are the best players in NBA history.

When AI speaks, it’s always meaningful.

On the “Geto Boys Reloaded Podcast,” former Sixers guard Allen Iverson was asked to name his top five players in NBA history. He answered with little hesitation. 

“[Michael Jordan], then Kobe [Bryant], then LeBron [James],” Iverson said. He then noted himself, though if you had to remove Iverson, the legendary point guard said he’d choose Stephen Curry and Shaquille O’Neal. 

Allen Iverson’s Top 5 Players of All-Time:

1. Michael Jordan
2. Kobe Bryant
3. LeBron James
4. Stephen Curry
5. Shaquille O’Neal

(Via Geto Boys Reloaded Podcast) pic.twitter.com/XUuJQZRyc3

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Iverson’s opinion holds weight among NBA players. Celtics forward Jayson Tatum was thrilled when Iverson gave him praise in February, while Kevin Durant said “it means the world” to pass him on the all-time scorers list back in November.

Additionally, Iverson has often talked positively about the best players in the game. Just this month, he wished Shaq a happy birthday with a heartfelt post on Twitter.

“Over the years our friendship has grown beyond the dance floor to a level of mutual respect that can NEVER be measured,” he tweeted.

Happy 50th Birthday to one of my most trusted friends in our fraternity. Over the years our friendship has grown beyond the dance floor to a level of mutual respect that can NEVER be measured. Enjoy your day big bro with so many more to come. God bless you and yours @SHAQ pic.twitter.com/ns33Adcuz3

— Allen Iverson (@alleniverson) March 6, 2022

Iverson also wrote a letter on The Players’ Tribune to Kobe Bryant seven months after Bryant passed away. When Iverson names his best players of all time, you know he means what he says.