Allen Iverson was drunk at the 2002 news conference in which he repeated the phrase "we're talking about practice" 22 times, according to a book published this week. Journalist Kent Babb interviewed ...
Allen Iverson revisited the iconic “practice” rant that went viral and became a defining part of his legacy. He explained that the media twisted the context, ignoring the emotion behind his words.
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Allen Iverson Sets the Record Straight

Allen Iverson finally gives his side of the story on the infamous “we talking about practice” moment. It wasn’t just a rant — it came from pain, frustration, and deeper issues the media missed.
"I had to use the whole jail situation as something positive," Iverson disclosed. "Going to jail, someone sees something weak in you, they'll exploit it. I never showed any weakness. I just kept going ...