Allen Iverson shares emotional Kobe Bryant story
Sixer legend and Hall of Famer Allen Iverson made a statement yesterday regarding his friend and on-court rival Kobe Bryant. Iverson and Kobe were among arguably the greatest NBA Draft…

8 Jun 2001:Allen Iverson #3 of the Philadelphia 76ers and Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers exchange words in game two of the NBA Finals at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 98-89. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Gross/Allsport.
Credit: Jeff Gross/Allsport.Sixer legend and Hall of Famer Allen Iverson made a statement yesterday regarding his friend and on-court rival Kobe Bryant.
Iverson and Kobe were among arguably the greatest NBA Draft class in NBA history. The 1996 draft featured Iverson being drafted to the Sixers with the #1 pick and Kobe Bryant being drafted by the Charlotte Hornets with the #13 pick. The Hornets then traded Kobe to the Lakers and the rest is history.
Here is what Iverson had to say: