It was chaotic. It was beautiful. There was a little controversy, but it was full of love.
That’s the best way to describe the Sixers unveiling an Allen Iverson sculpture at their practice facility Friday. It’s also a decent way to describe his career.
The legend known as A.I. was surrounded by family, friends, teammates, coaches, executives, media and adoring fans. Of all the players the Sixers have bestowed this honor upon, none created an environment like this.
A room that’s reserved for big press conferences at the complex was full of more people and life than likely there’d ever been in that building.