I just read today on the Lakers Nation a quote from Allen Iverson about this upcoming playoff matchup against Kobe Bryant and the Lakers. Here is what he said:
“Everybody knows how big that stage is,” Iverson said. “I relish the moment. This is what I play basketball for. This is why I love it so much. The competitive part of me is going to definitely come out. It would have come out regardless who we played or who we played against, but definitely under the bright lights, those are the moments I cherish.”
Part About Kobe Bryant:
“Let’s go. This is what it’s all about for me. You can’t draw it up any better,” Iverson said. “People say he’s the best basketball player on the planet, so I’m definitely looking forward to the challenge. Especially with me believing that about myself, so let’s go.
“This is what it’s about. If you’re scared, get a dog.”
Although I respect Allen Iverson’s competitiveness and heart when he plays, I do not respect him always trying to claim the title of best basketball player on the planet. This is not the first time he has done this! I kind of see where he’s coming from, where he’s talking about his belief and confidence in himself. But seriously A.I. You’ve had your chance time and time again and you have proven to the world that you are not the best basketball player on the planet. Kobe Bryant is!
I find it disrespectful of A.I to even mention himself with a caliber of player as Kobe Bryant. Do you think that if you put Kobe Bryant on that team to replace A.I and put him with Carmelo, Camby, Martin, and company that the Denver Nuggets would be the 8th seed going into the playoffs? A.I Please! Allen Iverson, you are a great player and fun to watch. You gotta alot of game and alot of heart. But please stop embarrassing yourself when trying to compare your abilities with that of Kobe Bryant. And stop proclaiming yourself as the best player on the planet. Because you are the only person who really thinks so!
