Sixers retire Allen Iverson's #3

The 76ers fans came to honor Allen Iverson, who had his No. 3 jersey lifted to the rafters. Even though the 38-year-old Iverson is four years past his last NBA game, he can still draw and inspire a crowd.

Iverson momentarily took the Sixers fans' minds off the current team and revisited an era when there was frequently a buzz in the crowd, a reason to cheer.

After a video tribute that included several eye-popping Iverson highlights, another video tribute came from former coach Larry Brown. Then Sixers owner Josh Harris made a brief speech before Iverson took center stage.

"They wanted me to talk about how much you all love me, but trust me, the feeling is mutual," Iverson said to the fans, who gave a thunderous response.