Iverson crosses up Stephen Colbert, discusses legacy on 'The Late Show'
More guests should enter by crossing up @StephenAtHome. Thanks, @alleniverson. pic.twitter.com/u5YAGfEsyN
— The Late Show (@colbertlateshow) September 15, 2016
Fresh off his enshrinement into the Basketball Hall of Fame, Allen Iverson stopped by "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" on Wednesday night to talk about the induction ceremony, Michael Jordan, and his legacy. He also took the opportunity to cross up the host.
Iverson was asked about his infamous crossover on Michael Jordan during his rookie season, and said it was one of the highlights of his career.
"Still today, little kids 5 and 6 years old come up to me, and they don't say, 'are you Allen Iverson?' They say, 'you're the guy that crossed up Michael Jordan, aren't you?'
"It was a special moment in my career because that was my idol. That was my favorite. If it wasn't for him, I would have never been a basketball player. I would have never had the vision. I truly wanted to be like Mike. That night we was just in a war. And when you're in a war, as much as you love the person that you're playing against, my Philly teammates, and my Philly fans, I was on their side."