NBA legend Allen Iverson at the 2015 BET Players Awards. (Photo: Google Images)
NBA legend Allen Iverson at the 2015 BET Players Awards. (Photo: Google Images)
NBA legend Allen Iverson at the 2015 BET Players Awards.
(Photo: Google Images)

Legendary basketball player Allen Iverson received the Game Changer Award at the 2015 BET Players Awards. The award was presented to him by NBA star Chris Paul and Hip-Hop icon Lil’ Wayne. Iverson received the award for bringing a different style of play and presentation to the NBA. Iverson’s acceptance speech was marked by humility, graciousness and thoughtful words for current and former players, including his role model basketball phenom Michael Jordan. Check it out below:

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