Nike is pulling back on plans for a shoe that sneakily honors Allen Iverson after the former NBA superstar questioned whether the company could use his old number and team color.

Iverson endorses rival company Reebok and has been with the brand since being drafted in the NBA in 1996.

The Nike sneaker included the No. 3 — Iverson's number — on each back heel and the red, white and blue colors of the Philadelphia 76ers.

"Nike has made a business decision to not move forward with the shoe in the red/blue and white/purple colorways," KeJuan Wilkins said in an email. "However, two colorways inspired by the original 1996 colorways will still be available for purchase."