The Philadelphia 76ers recently unveiled a statue in honor of legendary player Allen Iverson, but the sculpture has sparked some controversy due to its size. Many social media users were quick to criticize the statue for being too small, failing to realize that the size was actually standard for the 76ers’ Legends Walk.
This statue marks Iverson as the 10th player in 76ers history to receive such an honor. The announcement of the statue came on the 10th anniversary of Iverson’s jersey retirement, adding to the significance of the tribute.
Former NBA players and media personalities joined in on the criticism, with some taking a comedic approach to joke about the statue’s size. Despite the backlash, the size of Iverson’s statue is consistent with the other statues on Legends Walk.
Philadelphia native Chad Fisher was the artist behind the creation of Iverson’s statue. The 76ers plan to honor Iverson ahead of their game against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday.
While the statue may not meet everyone’s expectations in terms of size, it serves as a fitting tribute to one of the greatest players in 76ers history. Fans and critics alike will have the chance to see the statue up close as they celebrate Iverson’s impact on the team and the sport of basketball.
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