Allen Iverson reveals 'idol' Michael Jordan was NOT polite with him on their 1st meeting

Last Dance has given many NBA stars an opportunity to speak about Michael Jordan and ir relationship with six-time NBA legend. While speaking to Complex Sports, Allen Iverson recalled words Jordan said to him when y first met. Jordan had already won four championships when Allen Iverson entered league in 1996 as a rookie from Georgetown. 

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Allen Iverson played in Shick Rookie Game during 1997 All-Star Weekend. That is when he first met his idol Michael Jordan. While talking to Complex Sports, Iverson revealed that Jordan was t polite when he met him for first time.

Iverson revealed that he would never forget that moment and had replied to Jordan with a simple 'all right, man'. After that game, Michael Jordan and Chicago Bulls travelled to Philadelphia to play Allen Iverson and his Philadelphia 76ers. While Bulls won that game with a 108-104 score, Allen Iverson's crossover on Jordan on March 12, 1997, became one of highlights of his NBA career.

Allen Iverson won Rookie of Year award and is counted amongst players who had a very successful rookie campaign. He was . 1 pick of 1996 NBA Draft and averd 23.5 points and 7.5 assists per game in 76 games he played that year. Iverson retired with Memphis Grizzlies after 2009-10 season and averd 26.7 points and 6.2 assists while shooting 42.5% from field per game in his career though he did t win an NBA title. Jordan bagged two more championships for Bulls after his meeting with Iverson and retired in year 2003 with Washington Wizards. 

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