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Brandon Jennings reacts to Allen Iverson statue in Philly: "That was disrespectful."

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Philadelphia 76ers paid tribute to Allen Iverson on Friday with a ceremony unveiling a sculpture in his honor at the Penn Medicine Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex.

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However, the event sparked a flurry of criticism online and across social media, as the size of the statue became a focal point for memes and disbelief.

Many NBA fans, along with some well-known figures, expressed astonishment at the proportions, as Iverson seemed larger than the full statue.

To be fair to the Sixers, all the statues in the Legends Walk, including Iverson's, are scaled down rather than true-to-life size. They look rather small next to players.

With his statue, Iverson has joined the likes of Julius Erving, Wilt Chamberlain, Charles Barkley, and Maurice Cheeks on the team's Legends Walk.

The sculpture takes its place among a row of similarly-sized sculptures that line a private walkway accessible only to players, staff, executives, and the media at the practice facility.

Few players have left a more memorable mark on the Sixers than Iverson. His tenure saw him clinch four scoring titles, an NBA MVP award, and guide the franchise to their most recent NBA finals appearance in 2001.

Despite stepping away from the court, Iverson remains closely tied to the team, serving as a team ambassador and occasionally appearing courtside during games.

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