Well before he would become a member of the Boston Celtics, big man Rasheed Wallace collided with another famed name from the annals of NBA history in Philadelphia 76ers star guard Allen Iverson. Despite growing up as a Sixers fan as a native of the city of Philadelphia, idolizing players like Dr. J and Mo Cheeks, Wallace aimed to perform well against them to avoid criticism from his hometown clique.
This game was an intense one as it turned into a scoring battle between Wallace and Iverson, a six-time scoring champ. Iverson, according to Wallace, was not only a phenomenal player but also had a fan base comparable to that of Michael Jordan during his prime. Iverson’s popularity extended beyond basketball.
Buy Celtics TicketsTo hear the story of their epic battle that night, take a look at the clip embedded above taken from his Underdog NBA “That’s What Sheed Said” podcast.
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