NBA Legend Allen Iverson Gushes Over 76ers' Backcourt

Allen Iverson spent a large chunk of his Hall of Fame career playing for the Philadelphia 76ers. Although Iverson didn’t initially leave the Sixers’ organization on the best of terms, he never stopped showing love to his former team. Decades after suiting up in Philadelphia, Iverson is optimistic about the Sixers and their new backcourt, which is led by the one-time All-Star, Tyrese Maxey. “I love my team, and I'm just looking forward to great things, you know?” Iverson told reporters this week. “I mean, when we don't do as good as we should do, I always get the flak, you know? I mean, people talk bad to me like, as if I played, because they know that this is where my heart is at. But, yeah, I got something for them this year.” Iverson’s comments come out as the Sixers are 4-0, sharing the top of the Eastern Conference with the Chicago Bulls. A major drive for the Sixers’ success has been the young backcourt, which isn’t even at full strength. Jared McCain, a standout sophomore sharpshooter, injured his thum