Allen Iverson cuts his hair, fellow All-Stars howl in reaction

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Yes, for the first time in 13 years, Allen Iverson has shaved off his long hair. No more cornrows, braids, or afros. Even the baby fro he sported for part of his rookie season is out of the question.

By now, you've seen what Allen Iverson looks like, uh, now. But let me ask you one thing. Do you remember the first time he looked like what he looks like, before "by now?"

The first time he had cornrows?

It wasn't the start of the 1997-98 season, as some news outlets have suggested. No, the addition of Tim Thomas to the Philadelphia 76ers wasn't enough to drive AI to braids.

In reality, it took this contest to make the change:

The 1997 Rookie Game. That's AI on the far right, not standing.

It was a straight East/West Rookie back and forth back then, no sophomores (that didn't take off until a year after the lockout year, which went without an All-Star weekend), and AI showed up with braids. He also won the MVP award from that contest, in spite of Kobe Bryant's then-record 31 points.

And that was a good eight months before Latrell Sprewell showed up with braids to his 1997 training camp, and a good year or so before we saw anyone besides Spre or AI sporting the look.

So there you are. Hair history, BDL-style.

Take a picture now, while you can. Detroit could pick up Tim Thomas' contract any day now, and who knows what could happen from there.

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1. Posted by Eagles08 Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:39 pm EDT
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The amazing thing is he looks the same as he did on draft night back in 96. Not much to really say about this blog other than wow it's weird seeing AI 1) not in a Sixers uniform (still weird for me anyway) and 2) not sporting the braids.
2. Posted by ZooLou Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:24 pm EDT
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darn. missed it by that much.
3. Posted by MarkC Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:13 pm EDT
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hahahaha yes!! Ai Rules wish you were still a sixer but we will always love ya Kid!
4. Posted by david f Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:37 pm EDT
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Dude has not aged a bit.
5. Posted by Polosan Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:16 pm EDT
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Word up Mark, Ai was the best player when on the Sixers, and was bout 4 total pts from winning the Lakers/ Sixers championship. Much luv 2 Ai and Sir Charles for theyre play in philly.
-Polosan
6. Posted by Hitman Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:48 pm EDT
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He finally looks like a man and not some wanna be hip-hop thug. Lets see if he can act the part.
7. Posted by Brendan K. Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:12 pm EDT
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Yo K.D.
I had heard originally that Mo Williams' comment was "Like when Jordan crossed up", but here it seems like he's saying something closer to "straight Jordan cross-over..." It's a small, but far from trivial distinction (especially for those of us gearing up write extensive posts about it.) Has anybody else able to corroborate Mo's exact quote?
8. Posted by Anton Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:48 pm EDT
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I don't see the big deal with it. I think when Kobe got rid of the baby afro, he seemed to have transitioned, along with the number change, into a deeper level of maturity while A.I. is still talking about "practice" at the barbershop. I just hope the Detroit of old come back in time for the playoffs.
9. Posted by sk24 Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:45 pm EDT
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what are you talking about? this isnt about kobe.
10. Posted by eddiediamond Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:44 pm EDT
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I still can't believe the sixers let him go, poor decision making by their front office
11. Posted by monicachaniecelogan Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:55 pm EDT
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I don't care AI is still a sexy mutha [profane]a
12. Posted by Will S Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:38 pm EDT
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I hope he got his hair from Philly...
13. Posted by JonathanP Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:46 pm EDT
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lol at howards reaction
14. Posted by Will S Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:38 pm EDT
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I hope he got his hair cut from Philly...
15. Posted by latasha Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:04 pm EDT
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he looks so much better like that.....he looking hella sexy!!!
16. Posted by GARBAGEMAN Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:39 pm EDT
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I know how Iverson feels,I cut my braids after having them for years,and some people lost their minds.I predict he will have them back oneday in the near future.
17. Posted by LALKRS#1 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:44 pm EDT
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A.I. Looks good no more hood do. Now he's a true professional..........And all the negative Kobe comments are just ignorent why don't you read between the lines, think for yourself and don't believe everything you see or hear on T.V
18. Posted by Emily J Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:32 pm EDT
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I think he looks fine!
19. Posted by Stone Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:31 pm EDT
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Wow. A man cut his hair. This is the peak of excitement.
20. Posted by Steve B Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:59 pm EDT
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Haters,
21. Posted by iLOVEDHATBOi_22 Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:36 pm EDT
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It dont really matta
cuz he iz still fine!!!!!!!!
:)
22. Posted by Emily J Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:32 pm EDT
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I don't think he looks weird!
23. Posted by Miss_T Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:54 pm EDT
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yea he sure didnt age
but i miss a hair...aww my boo looks so different but still sexc
24. Posted by JRod Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:33 pm EDT
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Someone's a hater. ..just cause Kobe makes millions and u don't. How you gonna compare Kobe to OJ? He didn't shoot no one and he didn't rob no one. Check your facts! God's gonna deal with you too buddy. lol!
25. Posted by El Nino Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:55 pm EDT
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pat you're an idiot for talking about kobe on a blog about AI
Go get a life. And get over it