The 1996 NBA Draft is one of the most heralded moments in the history of the league. So many great players who have now become future Hall of Famers were selected that year, but none more controversial or as purely talented as Allen Iverson, the famed combo guard that became world-famous as a Philadelphia 76er.
Going along with the theme of that particular Draft Day, Reebok has commemorated his special day (and his retirement) with the “Draft Day” edition of his very first signature, The Question.
From an aesthetic standpoint, this version may be the most impressive and coincidentally, the most likely shoe to be worn in a Sixers uniforms. Where the DD edition impresses with great success is in its use of premium quality and color pop. It’s not a shoe that’s shiny and glossy; it uses high-quality suede and a true blue to exalt its design. White and red are used expertly on The Question as accent, and it can be worn in any kind of traditional or non-traditional way.
It’s just a great sneaker, and an honorable way for The Question to be retro-released.
–SD
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In one of the deepest drafts in NBA history, a 6-foot guard from Georgetown rose to the top of his class in ’96.
Despite the high expectations that would follow, Allen Iverson’s rookie of the year performance proved he was worthy of the #1 selection.
Reebok Classic honors this historic moment with a fresh treatment on Allen Iverson’s signature rookie year model, the Question Mid #1 Draft Pick.
Featuring a blue suede upper and speckled white mid-sole, the Question Mid #1 Draft Pick pays tribute to Iverson’s career in Philadelphia with a nostalgic royal/white/red treatment reminiscent of the ‘90s Sixers uniforms.
The customary “3” that adorned the Question Mid during Iverson’s rookie year is replaced with number “1” to commemorate the Sixers selection of the Georgetown guard.
SNDVR 