To own a word

In the month of February I heard two different people, each speaking to a diverse audience, mention the word "practice" -- and both times they could not stop themselves from invoking the name, Allen Iverson. How long ago was it that Mr. Iverson said what he said about "practice?" Seems like only yesterday. But it was almost nine years ago, May 8, 2002. And 20 years from now, those who inextricably link Allen Iverson with the word "practice" will still be doing it. We can't help it. The rest of you will just have to tolerate us.