some of this is revisionist history. i was as down with the 2001 Sixers as anyone else and am proud to stand against all the racists who gave him shit.

but unless he was having a good game, iverson was damn near unwatchable. his highlight reel was always amazing, but watching him shoot 11-26 night after night after night wasn't the best unless we were winning big. no, we never gave him teammates or a coach to put him in a worthwhile offense, but that complete monopoly of the ball is never a good look, even when it's from one of your heroes.