Although Iverson is only 183 tall, he is one of the most difficult players in NBA history.

June 15, in the long history of the NBA, height has never been the only criterion for measuring greatness. Aaron Iverson, the "Answer" who is only 1.83 meters tall, wrote a legend in the alliance with his lightning speed, unsolvable change and never-give up. He is not only the shortest No. 1 pick in NBA history, but also one of the hardest scorers to defend. The honor of the four-time scoring champion is enough to prove his dominance on the offensive end. At the 1996 draft, the Philadelphia 76ers selected the small man from Georgetown University with the No. 1 pick. At that time, many people questioned the Sixers' choice, believing that Iverson's height could not survive in the NBA. However, the young man with the nickname "Answer" quickly responded to all doubts with his actions. In his rookie season, he averaged 23.5 points per game and won the Best Rookie without any suspense. But this is just the beginning, and over the next career, Iverson will redefine the basketball game with his unique offensive approach.

Iverson's scoring ability is phenomenal. Since the 1998-99 season, he has been the scoring leader for three consecutive years and was crowned again in the 2004-05 season. In the 2000-01 season, he averaged 31.1 points per game, and also contributed 4.6 assists and 2.5 steals, winning the regular season MVP and the All-Star MVP. That season, he almost brought the 76ers into the finals alone. Facing the Lakers "OK combination", Iverson scored 48 points in the first game, giving the Lakers the only loss in the playoffs of the season. Although he failed to win the championship in the end, his performance in that series was enough to go down in history.

Iverson's offensive arsenal is staggeringly rich. His signature move "crossover" is considered one of the most lethal dribbling techniques in NBA history. In his rookie season in 1997, he used this trick to shake down Michael Jordan, who was at the peak of his time, and this scene became a classic NBA scene. Iverson's change of direction is not just a simple shaking left and right, but a combination of amazing explosive power and rhythm changes, leaving the defender powerless even if he knows what he is going to do. His first step is extremely fast to start, and he often completes a breakthrough the moment the defender's center of gravity shifts.

In addition to breaking through, Iverson's mid-range jump shot is also fatal. He is good at stopping and jumping shots in high-speed dribbling, but this difficult move seems to be easy in his hands. Although three-pointers are not his main scoring method, he is never ruthless at critical moments. Game 7 of the 2001 Eastern Conference Finals was his key three-pointer to help the 76ers eliminate the Bucks and advance to the finals. According to statistics, Iverson's career has 11 times scored more than 50 points in a single game, with the highest score of 60 points in a single game. For a player less than 1.85 meters tall, such explosiveness is a miracle. The reason why Iverson's scoring ability is difficult to defend is not only due to his technical level, but also his unparalleled game attitude and willpower. He is probably one of the toughest players in NBA history, giving his all in every game and never fearing physical confrontation. Despite his short stature, he always dared to rush to the basket and did not retreat when facing inside players who were much taller than him. During his career, he fought with injuries many times, the most famous of which was in the 2001 playoffs. He persisted in the game with 11 injuries on his body. This "fighter spirit" allows his opponents to not only deal with technical challenges when defending him, but also bear huge psychological pressure.

In terms of defensive strategy, teams racked their brains to limit Iverson. Some teams try to cover him with tall and long arms, while others send speed guards to defend themselves in close combat, and even use double-team tactics. But Iverson can always find a way to crack it. His dribbling skills are perfect. When he controls the ball, the ball seems to be stuck in his hands, making it extremely difficult to steal. At the same time, he has excellent field vision and can find open teammates before double-teaming is formed. More importantly, he has super physical fitness and can maintain a high-intensity breakthrough throughout the game, leaving the defenders exhausted.

Iverson's influence goes far beyond scoring data. He changed people's perception of small players and proved that height is not a barrier to becoming a superstar. His style of play influenced generations of young players, and many later point guards said they learned from Iverson how to dominate the game under a small figure. Even Kobe Bryant has said that Iverson is one of the hardest opponents he has ever encountered. In the process of globalization, Iverson's unique personal style and street basketball elements have helped the NBA attract more young fans, especially basketball enthusiasts in urban neighborhoods.

It is worth mentioning that Iverson's scoring efficiency is often questioned. Indeed, his shooting choices sometimes seem unreasonable, with a career shooting percentage of only 42.5% and a three-point shooting percentage of 31.3%. But in that era that emphasized individual singles and half-court offense, such efficiency was not low. More importantly, Iverson's scores often come from the moments the team needs most, and his big heart attributes make him more dangerous at critical moments. In the "critical moments" with the score difference of less than 5 points in the last five minutes of the game, Iverson's scoring efficiency will improve, which is the characteristic of a super scorer. After retiring Iverson was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, and his No. 3 jersey was retired permanently with the Sixers. Looking back at his career, the honors of 11 All-Stars, 3 steals, and 7 Best Teams are enough to prove his greatness. But what is more precious than these honors is his legacy to basketball - the "Answer" image that never gives up and always gives all his strength. In NBA history, there may never be another scorer like Iverson who can dominate the game so thoroughly with a height of less than 1.85 meters. He proved with practical actions that on the basketball court, the height of the heart is far more important than the height of the body..

Iverson's legend tells us that true greatness does not lie in how high you are, but in how high your heart is. This small man from the slums of Virginia changed basketball in his way, and made countless basketball enthusiasts with poor figures believe that anyone can succeed at the highest level with enough skill, speed and determination. This is the most precious "answer" left by Allen Iverson to the basketball world.