As a sports data analyst with a passion for basketball aesthetics, I argue that Allen Iverson's midrange game—with its rhythm, fluidity, and iconic crossover—deserves the 'artistry' label more than any modern shooter. Using play-by-play metrics and biomechanics, I dissect why his 2001 MVP season remains the gold standard for poetic athleticism. Spoiler: It involves geometry, chaos theory, and that infamous step-over.