Allen Iverson went on a rant 17 years ago that forever changed how we hear the word practice. But the rant was more than that.
This is how NBC Sports Philadelphia retold the anniversary of Allen Iverson 's epic"Practice" speech. Tuesday marked 17 years since the May 7, 2002 rant.
Iverson's relationship with head coach Larry Brown had been tumultuous and a constant topic of discussion. Brown clearly didn't approve of Iverson's truant attitude toward practice - and unlike his predecessors, Brown made his feelings known. "I just let him know that I'm the pit bull in his yard," Iverson added."If anybody tries to intrude, I'm going to be the one that's going to bite and protect his home. It's the same thing I've been saying since day one."
"No question about it," Iverson said."This is what happens when you lose, though. When you lose, there's a whole bunch of room for negativity. I don't do any talking. I don't run my mouth. If coach has any issues with me, I believe they're things I can control. "When we lose, this is what happens. When you win, everything is cool. When we win, I get the praise and Larry Brown gets the praise. When we lose, it's on me and Larry Brown. And that's something that I have to accept and deal with."
"Everybody in Philadelphia knows that I want to be here - that isn't a secret. Everybody knows I want to be a Sixer for the rest of my career. But I'm tired, and I'm hurt too." And franchise players -- Most Valuable Players -- players who"go to war for Philadelphia" shouldn't have to go through this.
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