Allen Iverson is a huge Russell Westbrook fan

During his playing days, Allen Iverson was known for his tenacity, effort, and energy out on the court. Separate criticism aside, no one played harder than Allen Iverson.

Those some qualities can be seen in the Thunder's other-worldly point guard Russell Westbrook, who has been dominating the league since the All-Star break, and is making a serious MVP case for himself.

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Thus, it is not so surprising that Westbrook is the recently retired Iverson's favorite player in today's NBA.

"I'm the biggest Russell Westbrook fan I think there is," Iverson revealed in the Sixers' broadcast booth during a game last week.

"He reminds me so much of myself," Iverson continued, "as far as his heart and laying it on the line night in and night out."

The drive and determination displayed by both Iverson and Westbrook are certainly similar.

Westbrook said he was 'honored' by Iverson's support:

"It's definitely a honor. Iverson did a lot of great things in the league and a lot of great things for the city of Philadelphia."

Indeed he did, and now Russ is doing some pretty great things in Oklahoma City.