Allen Iverson says Marcus Banks was toughest defender he faced in NBA

Written By Steven J. Gaither
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When the Sixers announced that 2001 NBA MVP Allen Iverson was taking over the team's Twitter account during its regular-season finale against the Heat, many fans were anxious to see what he had to say.

As usual, "The Answer" didn't disappoint.

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Iverson answered questions about everything from who he thought was the best Sixer of all-time (Charles Barkley) to whether or not he'd be interested in playing for the Eagles next season.

But perhaps the most eye-opening answer was Iverson's opinion on the toughest defender he ever faced in the NBA.

Banks was a journeyman point guard who averaged just under a steal per game during his 11-year NBA career and never made an NBA all-defensive team.

Given the fact that Iverson faced everyone from Michael Jordan to Chris Paul, the fact that he picked Banks was a bit surprising.

It's been nearly half a decade since Iverson last stepped on an NBA floor, but he still manages to capture the imagination of basketball fans like few others ever have.