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Allen Iverson Was Given “Career-Ending” Advice to Humiliate Shaquille O’Neal- He Refused

Published 04/19/2024, 11:23 AM EDT

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In the thrilling sport of basketball, rivalries are written into history with every game-winning basket and thunderous slam dunk. But beneath the fierce conflict is a fabric of unseen tales, where legends face choices that could change their direction. Recent insight illuminates a crucial exchange between Shaquille O’Neal and Allen Iverson, two giants of the court. However, what happened in that encounter?

While the internet was alive with memories of the past, a segment from “Roommates Show” appeared, previewing a classic match between two basketball titans. In between jokes, Fat Joe explored “what ifs,” and he told a story about defiance and persuasion.

Pondering Iverson’s possible miracle jump

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In the fast-paced realm of the NBA, every decision holds worth, but none more so than the decision to choose success or humiliation. The stakes were never higher as rumors of a possible dunk contest between Shaquille O’Neal and Allen Iverson spread. Iverson’s refusal in the face of advice that some saw to be “career-ending” was powerfully depicted in Fat Joe’s recall.

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The 53-year-old icon, Fat Joe, shared his thoughts on the episode, “Fat Joe Almost Convinced Allen Iverson To Try THIS…” Joe stated, “Imagine he (Allen Iverson) would have caught a miracle dunk on Shaq like that 20 years later we would still been playing it every day like oh my God like yo hey I would have took the chance.” When asked, “Has anyone ever dunk on Shaq?” Joe continued, “I ain’t see it, I’ve never seen it… I’ve never seen anybody dunk on Shaq.”

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“The Answer” is renowned for his blazingly fast crossovers and layups that defied gravity. “I used to tell AI you know to play against Shaq when he was playing the chip against Shaq I was like yo dunk on see that would have ended AI’s career.” However, Iverson stayed steady as the alluring offer lingered in the air like a well-placed alley-oop. But what does Allen Iverson think of Shaq?

Allen Iverson’s thoughts on Shaquille O’Neal

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Shaquille O’Neal, 4X-time NBA champ, is rated highly by Allen Iverson. The 48-year-old star Iverson describes the Lakers icon as “the most honest person and the most loyal person” during the Brotherhood Deli pop-up event during the NBA All-Star Weekend. Iverson appeared with O’Neal on a couple of occasions throughout the 3 days in Indianapolis. Iverson stated, “I mean, he’s also the funniest person and smartest person that you would want to be around.”

With supporters of every age displaying Iverson’s jerseys and requesting autographs, Iverson shared this experience mentioning, “I think that’s the coolest part.” Thus, audiences including those who would not have been alive during his or O’Neal’s NBA career, were present at the Brotherhood Deli on Friday for his meet-and-greet.

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