“That mother***ker excellent, dawg” – Allen Iverson preached why LeBron James should be everybody’s idol

Iverson is struck not only by LeBron’s talent but by his greatness off the court.

Allen Iverson is one of the many NBA legends who hold a unique admiration for LeBron James. But while others are in awe of James’ exceptional game and long list of accolades, “The Answer” is more impressed by what “The King” accomplishes off the court.

For A.I., LeBron has been the epitome of a role model, not just for young athletes but for individuals across all walks of life. Though Iverson mentioned this in a profanity-laden speech in front of random people, the reactions from the small crowd listening to him tell that he was on point.

“LeBron got his critics like everybody else… LeBron James is the mother***ker that your kids want to be like. I’m talking about off the court.

That’s how awesome he is. He did it so good and he do it so good. He the mother***ker that people teach like, ‘This is how you supposed to be off the court.’

F**k that on the court sh*t. That mother***ker excellent, dawg! He’s a excellent mother***ker and he got an excellent family and a excellent cast behind him. That mother***ker is awesome,” the 2001 MVP once preached last year.

Bron feels the same way about Iverson

Interestingly, this admiration is reciprocated as James also looks up to Iverson. He once openly expressed his respect for Iverson, acknowledging the former Philadelphia 76ers superstar’s impact on him during his formative years as a player.

While it’s well-known that Bron idolized Michael Jordan growing up, he also recognized Iverson as a prominent and respectable figure. If anything, James considers A.I. to be his biggest influence.

“He represented what black kids were all about, and he resonated with every inner-city kid in the world who had a struggle,” the four-time MVP once said of Iverson. “Michael Jordan inspired me, and I looked up to him, but he was out of this world. A.I. was really the god.”

Iverson and LeBron are more than just great athletes

The special connection between Iverson and James is truly fascinating as it is not just about admiration but a mutual love and respect that can exist between two fierce competitors. Moreover, their openness to acknowledge each other’s respective impact and contributions off the court in public only goes to show that their appreciation for one another transcends sports.

All told, A.I. and Bron prove that they are not just capable of competing as their ability to give others credit certainly adds another layer to their legacy as an athlete and person.