Yahoo Sports· 1h ago· 1 min read
Kobe Bryant was one of the greatest players and winners in NBA history, and his accomplishments speak for themselves. As his career wore on, he became immensely popular, not just in Southern California or across the nation but also throughout the world, and six years after his tragic death, he remains an icon of icons.
But in the early 2000s, as Bryant became the best all-around or non-big man in basketball, Allen Iverson was arguably having a bigger impact on the game off the court, at least during that era. His baggy clothes, cornrows and "keep it real" ethos were a huge influence on basketball culture, especially for those who were part of the hip-hop community.
Rich Paul, LeBron James' longtime agent and close friend, said during a recent episode of his "Game Over" podcast, which was co-hosted by Max Kellerman and featured guest Bill Simmons, that Iverson was a bigger superstar…
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