The Philadelphia 76ers honored NBA legend Allen Iverson with the unveiling of a new bronze statue outside the team’s training facility in Camden, write Josh Sanders and Tom Gardiner for CBS News Philadelphia.

The statue commemorates Iverson’s iconic crossover, and sits on 76ers Legends Walk, alongside statues of 9 other Sixers legends.

After the unveiling, Iverson took the opportunity to shoutout the individuals who have helped him reach the heights he has.

“When you think about the statue outside, that’s a representation to you all people that helped me, to everyone who played a part in my development in my life. When you all see that statue, you can all feel good about the part you all did in helping me in my life,” Iverson said.

After being drafted by the Sixers in 1996, Iverson went on to make 11 All-Star Game appearances, four scoring titles, and the 2001 Most Valuable Player award.

He is also in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and a member of the NBA 75th anniversary team.

The statue is further validation for his impact and legacy within the history of both the Sixers and the NBA.

“This is such an honor, man, and it don’t even feel real,” said Iverson/

Read more about the legendary Allen Iverson and his new statue in CBS News Philadelphia.

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