PHILADELPHIA,PA - APRIL 8: Hall of Famer Allen Iverson of the Philadelphia 76ers raises his hand to address the fans cheering prior to the game against New York Knicks the at Wells Fargo Center on April 8, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)Jesse D. Garrabrant/Getty Images

76ers Fans Go Wild When Team Honors Allen Iverson on the Court vs. Knicks

Thomas DuffyApr 8, 2016

Philadelphia 76ers fans need Allen Iverson right now.

Beloved former general manager Sam Hinkie is no longer with the team. Nerlens Noel is dealing with a lawsuit, according to TMZ Sports. The team narrowly avoided an all-time bad record.

And yet, The Answer made Philly supporters smile Friday night against the New York Knicks.

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This was the first time the Sixers honored A.I. since he was elected to the Hall of Fame, and it seemed to provide a much-needed catharsis for all in attendance.

Iverson talked about his special bond with Philly before the opening tip:

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They love me because I gave everything I had. And they honor that. I love them for what they gave me—the love and the support that they gave me. There will never be nothing like the relationship that I have with the fans in Philadelphia.
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