Allen Iverson Surprises Philadelphia, Presents Sixers Game Ball Before Game 6

The 76ers received a pregame boost before Game 6 tipped off in Philly Wednesday night.

Sporting a Lou Williams jersey and a Sixers hat, Sixers hero Allen Iverson walked out the game ball as the crowd erupted in applause. Iverson presented the game ball and lots of hugs for referee Joey Crawford, Doug Collins and the Philadelphia huddle.

While it was wonderful to see Iverson again, it was bittersweet to have to watch him walk out of the huddle and off of the court. After falling out of the NBA, he is still eager to play the game and said so during an in-game interview with ESPN's Lisa Salters. When Salters said she hasn't heard him say he's retired, he responded by saying, "I'm not using that word [retired]. I want to play basketball so bad. The way it is right now, I've accepted the fact that [NBA] may not happen, but I still want to play basketball."

There are so many Iverson fans out there who feel the same way. With the dismal shooting and scoring struggles in the first half, the Sixers probably wished they were able to tell him to suit up and get on the floor.

Maybe one day.

Here's the video of Iverson's appearance: