"I don't want to just go to the playoffs, I don't want to go to the playoffs and win the first round, second round, and not win the whole thing because it's bittersweet"

Allen Iverson is expressing his desire to win the champion. He does not want to opt for just making it to the playoffs and winning the first and second rounds. He wants to win the whole thing, as anything less would be bittersweet. He is highlighting that he wishes to go all the way and win the champion, not just make it to the playoffs and win a few rounds. He is revealing his ambition and decision to win the champion, and his hesitation to go for anything less. His quote is a tip that success is not determined by how far you make it, but by just how much you attain. It is a tip to never ever settle for anything less than the very best.