Like most of us, Allen Iverson grew up idolizing Michael Jordan. And, if you’ve had the pleasure of meeting your childhood sporting hero, it’s typically something special. That is, unless your meeting them in a competitive environment.
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According to The Answer, MJ called him a “little bitch” when they met during the 1997 NBA All-Star Weekend.
What a way to meet your idol. We’re guessing that AI knew at that very moment, he was right in the thick of the NBA.
But Iverson got his own back when, about a month later, Iverson scrambled up Mike’s feet with one of his most famous crossover move of his Hall of Fame career.
Per Complex: