-
Allen Iverson, Shaquille O’Neal & Yao Ming Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speeches
The basketball Hall of Fame induction of Allen Iverson, Shaquille O’Neal and Yao Ming will stand out of one of the most memorable moments in the history of HOF enshrinement. Not just because of the star power and popularity of the three, but the way they moved the fans, their peers and their loves ones with their speeches.
-
Allen Iverson – It’s Important to Play in the Right Era
It’s wonderful to see Allen Iverson get such a special send off from the Philadelphia 76ers, and especially getting love from the fans and the city. However, it’s good to remember he’s getting this kind of appreciation because of the specific time he played for the team, his stardom fading before the rise of analytics and the love for efficiency.
-
The 2012 Basketball Hall of Fame Inductees
The last week had a lot of discussions whether Reggie Miller deserves to be in the hall of fame. In our opinion, or at least the one from two years ago, he’s one of the top 10 shooting guards ever, and certainly a player who deserves a place in the hall, along the other players inducted in 2012: Don Barksdale, Jamaal Wilkes, Mel Daniels and Chet Walker.
-
The 2011 Basketball Hall of Fame Inductees
Dennis Rodman’s emotional speech was the highlight of the 2011 class to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.