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The basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony featured memorable moments from the Class of 2023, including Tony Parker joking about Tim Duncan not liking him, Gregg Popovich stealing the show with his wit and anecdotes, Kobe Bryant's influence being felt throughout the evening, and Dwyane Wade bringing his dad on stage to celebrate their induction.
Tony Parker, the former San Antonio Spurs guard, is set to be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame and will be presented by his former teammates Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili. Parker reflects on his journey from being a late first-round pick to becoming a Hall of Famer, emphasizing the importance of the mental side of the game. He discusses his proudest moments, including winning four NBA championships with the Spurs and his gold medal with the French national team. Parker also expresses his pride in being the first Frenchman to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and discusses the impact he has had on French basketball. He also talks about the special bond he shares with Duncan, Ginobili, and head coach Gregg Popovich, as well as the excitement surrounding the arrival of French prospect Victor Wembanyama to the Spurs.
Dirk Nowitzki, Dwyane Wade, Tony Parker, Pau Gasol, Becky Hammon, and Gregg Popovich are among the headliners of the 2023 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class. The class also includes former North Carolina State coach Jim Valvano, the 1976 U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team, former Purdue coach Gene Keady, former Texas A&M women’s coach Gary Blair, longtime coach at Division III Amherst David Hixon, and Gene Bess. The class will be enshrined on Aug. 11 and 12 at ceremonies in Connecticut and Massachusetts.