After a decade of representing the Philadelphia 76ers, Allen Iverson left the franchise to join the Denver Nuggets in December 2006. Iverson teamed up with scoring sensation Carmelo Anthony, as the Western Conference franchise aimed to challenge for a championship. It’s no surprise that Iverson’s debut season in Denver coincided with Anthony’s first career All-Star appearance.
Now, 19 years later, Iverson and Anthony will team up once again, only this time, it will be with the Sixers‘ legend inducting his former teammate into the 2025 Hall of Fame. Anthony selected Iverson and Dwayne Wade as the two stars to induct him into the NBA’s history books. On Friday, August 8, Iverson shared a message for Anthony via Instagram.
“Congratulations Bro! I’m HONORED and blessed to be chosen to welcome you into the Hall of Fame!” Iverson wrote in the caption.
Anthony will be joined by Dwight Howard, Billy Donovan, Mickey Arison, Sue Bird and Maya Moore as the 2025 Hall of Fame class.
Iverson spent 10 seasons with the Sixers, playing in 682 regular-season games and averaging 28 points, 6.1 assists and 4 rebounds while shooting 42.1% from the field. And, while seeing Iverson and Anthony together again will likely be a bitter pill to swallow for some Sixers fans, the fact that they get to see a franchise legend back on their TV, even in a non-playing role, should be enough to get them excited.
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