Thursday Throwback Posterization: A.I. Put Back Over Camby

Allen Iverson is in the midst of some troubling times, so I figured this week was an appropriate time to pay homage to his legendary career with a Throwback Posterization. Iverson has recently parted ways with the Philadelphia 76ers, which could likely be the end of his career. His remarriage with the Sixers ended after he had been missing games to attend to his daughter, who has had an undisclosed illness. Shortly after this, news broke that he and his wife are in the process of being divorced. To make matters worse, Stephen A. Smith has revealed that Iverson has been struggling with drinking and gambling problems to the point that he's been banned from casinos in Detroit and Atlantic City. Needless to say, it's been a rough year for A.I.

But let's forget about all that, and take a moment to appreciate what this guy could do on the court. Iverson brought a style of play to the NBA that was incomparable to anyone that had played the game. Ultimately his game and attitude kept a championship just out of reach, but he did manage to carry a 76ers team to the Finals in 2001 that really had no business making it all the way to June.

Now, let's get back to the dunk. Eric Snow misses the short jumper, and Iverson soars up for the put back dunk over fellow 1996 draftee Marcus Camby. A.I. gets some serious air, which makes me pine for the days before his athletic ability began to fade. To add insult to injury, Iverson hangs on the rim over Camby for a moment, as Camby tries to inbound the ball and move on from a moment he'd like to forget.