Allen Iverson’s Legendary Step Over

The 2001 NBA Finals gave us one of the most iconic moments in basketball history. Allen Iverson and the Philadelphia 76ers faced the unstoppable Los Angeles Lakers led by Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant. In Game 1, Iverson dropped 48 points and sealed the Sixers’ overtime victory with a legendary move. Guarded by Tyronn Lue, Iverson hit a deadly crossover, buried the jumper, and then stepped over Lue in a show of pure confidence. The “Iverson Step Over” became an instant classic and still stands as one of the greatest highlights in NBA Finals history. This video revisits Iverson’s unforgettable performance, the Sixers’ underdog mentality, and the only loss the Lakers suffered during their dominant 2001 playoff run.