The NBA and basketball world as a whole is still recovering after losing a basketball legend on Monday when former Georgetown Hoyas coach John Thompson passed away. Thompson influenced so many young men to help them grow not only in basketball but as men in real life.
One of those players he helped was Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson who credits Thompson for saving his life. The 6-foot guard from Georgetown made an emotional tribute to Thompson on Monday when he passed and he then had a happy birthday post for Thompson on Wednesday. Thompson would have turned 79-years old on this day.
Happy Birthday Coach!!! pic.twitter.com/74dm8AUu1E
— Allen Iverson (@alleniverson) September 2, 2020
Thompson definitely had a huge influence on Iverson as he entered Georgetown as a supremely talented kid who just needed a little bit of guidance. Thompson helped him through it all and he went on to have a terrific Hall of Fame NBA career. The world will miss a guy like Thompson who cared deeply about his players. [lawrence-related id=37370,37366,37363]