Allen Iverson’s legendary step over Tyronn Lue in Game 1 of the 2001 NBA Finals is still one of the coldest moments in NBA history. After carrying the Philadelphia 76ers to the Finals during his MVP season, AI dropped 48 points to hand the Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant-led Los Angeles Lakers their first loss of the 2001 playoffs, winning 107-101 in overtime. With the game on the line, Iverson buried a clutch fadeaway over Lue, then famously stepped over him in a moment that became an instant basketball icon. What many fans forget is that Ty Lue had actually been hounding Iverson defensively for much of the fourth quarter and overtime, making the bucket even more satisfying. Years later on All The Smoke with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, Iverson explained the play wasn’t personal, he simply reacted in the heat of the moment after Lue kept battling him every possession. Lue has since shared his side on multiple podcasts and interviews, saying he never took it personally, understood he was doing his job, and even credited guarding Iverson in that Finals for helping save his NBA career by proving he could defend the league’s toughest scorers. Although the Lakers won the series in five games, the AI step over became one of the most legendary highlights ever, symbolizing Allen Iverson’s fearless attitude, unmatched swagger, iconic crossover, and lasting influence on basketball and hip-hop culture. If you love NBA history, Allen Iverson highlights, Tyronn Lue, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, the 2001 NBA Finals, classic playoff moments, and basketball’s most unforgettable plays, this is one you’ll never forget.
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