Allen Iverson attends Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's youth basketball camp
It's been quite the year for Gilgeous-Alexander. He won about every individual award imaginable. The 27-year-old captured the MVP, Conference Finals MVP and NBA Finals MVP. He also capped off one of the greatest seasons ever with a ring.
After Gilgeous-Alexander cemented himself as one of the NBA's top faces, he traveled to Toronto recently to host his annual youth basketball camp. Most players across the league participate in this activity during the offseason in their hometowns.
Along with Gilgeous-Alexander, Allen Iverson was also in attendance. The Hall-of-Famer had a huge influence on NBA players who grew up in the 2000s, like Gilgeous-Alexander. At his peak, Iverson was a one-time MVP winner who averaged 30-plus points. He led the Philadelphia 76ers to an NBA Finals appearance.
Gilgeous-Alexander has previously talked ad nauseam about his affinity for Iverson. It's easy to see why. Both have similar builds and score in similar ways. What Gilgeous-Alexander means to kids today is what Iverson meant to the previous generation of fans.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander invited Allen Iverson to pull up and speak at his youth camp in Toronto 🙌AI was one of SGA's favorite players growing up 🥲(via @CityNewsTO) pic.twitter.com/884z3y1QBq
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