Wildly exciting as a collection of great NBA moments, Allen Iverson: The Answer is a gift to average-size couch potatoes everywhere. Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson--a 6-foot-tall, 160-pound star in a professional s... more »port where gigantism is the norm--is the worthy subject of this NBA Entertainment tribute. If it isn't exactly penetrating as journalism (Iverson's pre-college problems with the law receive little more than a murky allusion), it's certainly fun as an unabashed valentine, full of thrilling clips. The Answer is most entertaining covering Iverson's brief basketball career at Georgetown (he was first pick in the 1996 NBA draft, leaving school after his sophomore year), through his conflicts with Sixers coach Larry Brown and beyond. While there's a sprinkling of talking heads in The Answer, the most entertaining section finds Sixers fans sharing their thoughts on camera--some while eating their lunches. --Tom Keogh« less
Genres:Sports Sub-Genres:Basketball Studio:Polygram USA Video Format:DVD - Color DVD Release Date: 02/05/2002 Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/2001 Release Year: 2002 Screens: Color Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 0 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English See Also:
"The best basketball dvd ever made! Ever since i got this i watched it over and over again and never got tired of it. I have been an avid Allen Iverson fan since he brought the cornrows and the wicked crossover to the NBA('97) cuz he's someone i could relate to. If you dont know who Iverson is or if your a big Iverson fan, this DVD has it all. It depicts the real-life story of one of the world's most talented basketball players pound-for-pound making it big. It shows his struggles coming into the league and being the kid who was "Misunderstood". From being labeled the "bad boy" of the NBA to becoming the most popular around the league, this DVD will captivate you. Get this DVD, I STRONGLY recommend it!"
The Answer
Nicedawg | california | 09/20/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Now here is a DVD for the NBA that really is good...all the bonus features and the actual program are all fantastic. This is the way a NBA dvd should be made. I was surprised at allen iverson's youth and his story from his upbringing. You get a chance to know him as a person and the highlights and HS football footage are amazing.
The top 10 plays are not that great except that crossover on jordan that looks like a and1 streetball classic that makes jordan look silly .... but the hightlights in the other bonus footage and the actual program are fantastic...I forgot how high iverson can jump - he used to dunk wild in college and early pro years...its amazing to see that again....
what a great player for a 6 footer in NBA...he went and represented USA in olympics when punks like garnett, kidd, ray allen, shaq , mike bibby, richard hamilton quit on our country . at least iverson went over there and never played scared and earned my respect as he answered questions and never made excuses...he's legit and this DVD is among the best the NBA has produced...right up there with michael jordan's stuff....
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Oh my god
Nicedawg | 08/16/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This dvd is the best basketball dvd ever.having seen all of mj's,dunks,lakers,larry bird.. etc etc i rate this one the best. The story in which this man is his life is extraordinary.This dvd shows a quick agile player with still the best talent in the nba today.And if you are doubting me then watch the dvd and prepare to see the "best player of all time" Micheal Jordan get put down by Iverson in his rookie years at the big league.This dvd alone should be sold on purely the basis of the croossover that Iverson skins players with and is well worth the money"
HE IS THE NBA'S ANSWER
k love | Detroit | 03/20/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This DVD is spectatular!!! It captures the very essence of Iverson. This has been way over due to the fans who loved him before the 2001 NBA finals. I have followed Allen's career since his days at Georgetown. I like that they started from birth to now because it showed how he became the man he is today. The people interviewed were those who know him best. I thought I knew lot about Iverson. I knew played football, but what I didn't know is that his mother forced him to play basketball even though he didn't to. Look at him now, he is one of the best out there. No one shows more heart and determination than Allen. To the viewer who said there was no footage of last year's finals, you're wrong. I don't know what DVD you were watching but there is a whole chapter for the finals. Also, Iverson did have a career (#1 draft pick of 1996, rookie of the year, 2x scoring title, etc.) before the 2001 playoffs."
A Documentary you gotta see
k love | 02/21/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Allen Iverson is a very talented basketball player who really knows how to utilize his size on the court. This documentary isn't boring like others that I've seen. You feel like you have courtside seats watching A.I. play.
Not only is Iverson terrific athlete, but he's a person who really cares for his family.
This documentary sums up Iverson very well. The picture, and sound quality on this DVD is very good."