On the anniversary of one of the most memorable moments in the Hall of Fame career of Allen Iverson, Isaiah Thomas described what the moment had meant to him.
In Game 1 of the 2001 NBA Finals, Iverson hit a step-back jump-shot over Tyronn Lue (now the head coach of the Cavaliers). Iverson then stepped over him on his way back down the court. It became an iconic play:
Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas, who has drawn more than a few comparisons to Iverson, spoke to The Players’ Tribune about the moment and what it meant to him personally:
