Iverson has never chased validation from highlight moments. He didn’t tailor his game for media consumption or come into the league to play it safe. When he crossed Jordan, the moment became iconic.

One of the most memorable moments in NBA history is Allen Iverson’s crossover against Michael Jordan. It occurred in 1997, during Iverson’s rookie campaign, when the renowned Chicago Bulls ...

Rookie Allen Iverson faced the Chicago Bulls and Michael Jordan on March 12, 1997. Iverson dribbled close to the top of the key to see how Jordan would respond and quickly crossed.