This past weekend, the Basketball Hall of Fame inducted a stacked 2023 class of inductees. Dwyane Wade, Dirk Nowitzki, Gregg Popovich and Tony Parker highlighted a fun class entering the hall and taking their place among the immortals of the game.
It was an emotional night as the inductees shared their influences and gave thanks to all those who helped them in their careers. It is always a meaningful night and it is one of the few times these basketball heroes are often moved to tears.
There were a few poignant moments throughout the night.
Allen Iverson presented Dwyane Wade and Wade took time in his speech to thank Iverson for his influence on his game — even down to Wade wearing Iverson’s No.