Where were you when Allen Iverson exploded on the Philly media in the greatest rant ever seen by man? It was the beginning of the end of for Larry Brown here in Philadelphia, and Iverson as well.
Nothing was ever the same after the rant — which took place after the 76ers were knocked out of the Eastern Conference playoffs by the Boston Celtics.
Iverson gave his all and was a warrior on game nights.
Practice was another thing — with Iverson not participating or not showing up at on many occasions.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer in 2002:
Infuriated at the notion that he might be traded and hurt by his coach’s recent comments about his work ethic, Allen Iverson pledged yesterday to return to the 76ers, with Larry Brown at his side.
But what was supposed to be an upbeat occasion following a successful meeting with his coach turned combative as Iverson ranted about everything from trade rumors to criticism of his practice habits to his being the Sixers’ franchise player.
In a half-hour session televised live, Iverson grew emotional as he lashed out – sometimes in expletive-laced responses – over the hurt he says he and his family have endured because of the constant trade rumors.