LeBron James Shares Heartwarming Exchange With Allen Iverson’s Mom After Lakers-Sixers Game

She is the mother of all!

 Basketball fans around the world were moved by a moment that LeBron James took after the Lakers suffered a heartbreaking 118-104 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.  According to MSN, the four-time NBA champion paused as he was leaving the Wells Fargo Center to share a touching moment with Ann Iverson, the mother of NBA legend Allen Iverson.

 The poignant and impactful moment served as a reminder of the connection that exists between athletes and their families throughout generations.  After giving James a hug, Ms. Iverson inquired about his mother's health.

"No, I don't speak with her.  Ann Iverson added, "I spoke with the agent, and she was out of town," and James affirmed that his mother was really out of town.

 Ann Iverson, a real mother, then took a trip down memory lane, recalling their early encounters throughout James' career.

 "I was simply telling them that I didn't care about seeing anyone else but you when you initially started and when you guys played and whatnot.  LeBron laughed, remembering those times with nostalgia, "I used to stand by the locker room, and you'd come out in your shorts and stuff and see me and say hey."

Mommy Iverson was always ready with pictures for James to sign.  He dutifully signed them, adding that she had only been missing his son Bronny.  She replied with a kind grin, adding that she would have also asked the young rookie for an autograph.  Then he inquired as to the whereabouts and health of her son.

The careers of Allen Iverson and James almost overlapped.  Iverson joined the NBA as the first overall choice in 1996, and James did the same almost ten years later in 2003.  By the time LeBron made headlines in his rookie season, Iverson was still ruling the NBA, even though James was still in high school when he was at the height of his powers.  Up until Iverson's last NBA season in 2010, their careers crossed paths, and James has since cemented his place among the greatest of all time.

When Allen was playing, fans loved Ann Iverson.  She was frequently spotted enthusiastically cheering on her son from the sidelines.  She became a beloved character in the basketball community because of her enthusiasm and love for the game.  And it was evident that James was delighted to encounter a familiar face.  The Lakers great gave Ann Iverson another passionate embrace after making sure the ink was dry and gently placing the pictures in an envelope.  They posed for a photo before leaving.

"Give me another embrace, and I'll let you handle these people.  Ann remarked, "I'm so proud of you and I love you with all my heart."

 As photographers took the photo, she said, "I love my little Bronny."