This could be Allen Iverson's most iconic contribution to basketball.
AI impacted the modern NBA in a revolutionary way.
His skill set on the court influenced stars today like
Kyrie Irving and Steph Curry.
His style from cornrows and tattoos defied the league's traditional
norm and made it culturally accepted in modern sports.
But what became more synonymous with the NBA is his
use of arm sleeves.
It all began in the 01 season when Iverson injured
his elbow.
The Sixers trainer at the time cut a Swatch tube
bandage that mummified his elbow and suggested he try to
play with it.
AI became the MVP and LED the 76ers to the
NBA Finals that season and wore the sleeves for the
rest of his career.
Interestingly enough, NBA players like Kobe and LeBron began wearing
them due to the compression that it provides.
To this day, the arm sleeve is still an essential
accessory to the game.