Such a special moment.. still brings me to tears thinking about how we never got to hear Kobe's speech. The creativity, the humor, the trash talking, it would've been a hell of a speech...
@kanajingly8957 As true as that is, the original post wasn't about the damn GOAT conversation. Give it a rest please! I also would have loved to hear a kobe acceptance speech, but it wasn't meant to be.
@@topgunsamin what world is pop overrated he brought 5 championships to a small market team and stayed with the same team for decades there will never be another like him
@@topgunsamwithout pop and rc buford manu and Tony would’ve been playing in Argentina and France instead of the nba and kawhi was always going to leave he had aspirations of playing closer to home it was just a matter of time all those players are grateful to pop but he’ll never take the credit cause he’s the coach not the players but he’s just as great as the hall of famers he coached they were his players that he hand picked himself
@@ShawnFX yes I'm 43 so it's the same. But I have also seen the time of Barcelona 92. The Jordan Barkley Olajuwon Mutombo Drexler Isiah Thomas ect... that's also my time
Bruh I cried when Wade talked about his pops. Haven’t seen mine since I was 18 I’m 29 so I know he was there through it all and to see them together is special especially if you know about common black households 💯
I grew up watching him as a kid and now I’m 30 and feeling so weird and sad that my icon and role model growing up in no longer playing but importantly now cemented as a hall of famer. I miss seeing you play. But I’m so happen I got to witness you my whole childhood and adult life. CONGRATS DIIIIIIIIRRRRRRRRKKKKKKK
It’s amazing how interconnected this class is. Popovich coached Parker, coached with Becky Hammon, coached against Dirk. Wade battled Dirk, Parker, and Popovich for championships, and faced Pau for an Olympic gold medal. Dirk beat Pau on the way to his ring. And of course all the Mavs-Spurs connections.
It's hard not to love Greg Popovich. I remember them going thru the tough Western Conference and winning title after title after title.. One of my top 5 teams! Did it the very old school way.
@@TotallyJoelThat 2014 Finals series was outstanding. That was the most beautiful team basketball I've ever seen. The way they were in sync and always on the look for the next best shot.
D. Wade Snr and Number 3 D. Wade Junior relationship is unmatched . Made me cry many times on how man need to be in their children’s lives . Special class of 2023 Hall of Fame
This is what Dirk said in German to his Parents “For the rest of my life, I will never forget what you have done for me." "If I can become even half as skilled a father as you were as parents to me, I would consider myself happy. Thank you." 1:32:05
What a classy speech by Dirk ❤❤ List amazing qualities that he's learnt over the years and attributing them to the people he learnt them from. That's the ultimate tribute and homage one could pay. So keeping with Dirk's spirit, here goes. Dirk I'm a 41 year old Basketball fanatic, from a 3rd world country, who worked his butt off in basketball but never made it "big". But you Dirk, inspired me to *never* accept my position as the underdog, you taught me to face adversity and challenges head on, you taught me to make the best of the very limited resources I may have and most of all, to always appreciate the people that got you there. Have a happy retirement! You totally deserve
What a great class of inductees, absolutely one of the best class of all time. And loved watching all play, and aside of Dirk and Wade, what a moment for Spurs franchise (Pop, Hammon, Tony, and Pau - though he was there for only 3 years)
Dwade much respect. This was a great speech and love the poetry.. You made your family proud and your fans proud like always...The lesson here is always try to go above and beyond for your kids. I know sometimes we are tired after work, trust me lesson to "myself" but try to set good examples. Kids are like sponges and they remember everything. So proud of this class, it's like re-watching my life after watching all these guys play in the NBA and competed. Good bless everyone!
What a Hall of Fame enshrinement of these amazing inductees ! All were excellent speakers that spoke from the heart . What a heartwarming tribute to all those who supported their career . What a great finish by D Wade for his acknowledgment of Allen Iverson and his father - Dwane Wade senior . This HOF presentation is one of the best of the best! 😮❤👍
The greatest coach of all time no doubt . Pop is the first active coach / player that made the hall of fame. Sit back for a moment and think about that . 🎉 Congrats to everyone they all deserves it. This hall of fame class should be remembered as loyalty 💯
It’s not even close. Phil Jackson is the GOAT. Please live in reality. Pop never won back to back titles and has as much losses in the finals as Phill does will nearly half the trips to the finals. 11 titles from 13 trips to the finals. Pop is number 2 all time but he sure as hell isn’t number one. Remove emotion and it’s clear Phil Jackson is the greatest ever and it isn’t even close.
Lol Phil couldn't have as much success with what pop had. Lol dude had Shaq kobe mj Rodman Pippen lol you must be joking if Phil should've won more but coach pop and spurs literally busted them up. Know your facts
Phil is trash with out the lakers and bulls . If he was the goat he would’ve won with New York . Yes he was an educative but he hand picked fisher to run his triangle offense that went to shit
"Pau" means "Peace" in catalan. It is a common name in Catalonia, but for the parents to call a son "Pau", I've always thought it's something special, as it really shows their principles and values. Without any doubt, Pau really carries on thouse good values in life.
Pau is the equivalent in catalan to the spanish Pablo or the english Paul, it means small or humble. Whatever you're rambling about it applies to women, Pau being in that case the equivalent to the spanish Paz
@@JulioLeonFandinho Yes, that's what you get if you Google the meaning of Pau, but the word "pau" in Catalan means "peace" and many people choose it for that reason. At school in Catalonia, when someone named Pau does something violent, the joke always comes out: "Well, with that name, anyone would say...". The same as if you search for "Leo" in Google it will tell you that the meaning is lion and blablabla..., when the only truth is that the parents liked Messi.
@@ManuLH-bh6se are you retarded? 🤦 Pau, as a name, applied to a man, is the equivalent of PABLO. It's not PAZ, because Paz is a name for women. You're not distinguishing the name Pau from the NOUN Pau. Stop being a pedantic moron, go back to school and learn grammar
I really apreciate Pau mentioned some of the great European players who arrived to the NBA before him (Kukoc, Petrovic, Radja, Divac, Schrempf, Sabonis, Marciulionis
To Dirk, you are the HEART of Dallas, And to to the Spurs, you are Dallas' leaders.. FUCK yeah, Gregg POP!!!! We Love YOU!!!! AND WE LOVE THIS LEAGUE!!! #MFFL Love for coach Holger
This was a stacked class. All of them are multiple all stars and championships with long careers, then you have three different Finals MVPs, and one of the greatest if not the great coach of all time.
I'm gonna dehydrate from all the crying. I think it's going to be at least another decade before Kobe's absence isn't felt. It's such a shame he never got to give his speech, and never got to present others after him. I can imagine he'd be the OG in the future, inducting guys like Tatum and Booker if they make it after their careers.
This HOF class was truly worthy of their honors. And can we just stop for a sec and admire what high character people each one of these members are? They set the bar for what it means to be a HOFer
@kanajingly8957 lol that's not AI's fault. James Harden is the opposite of what AI represented that's why the Philly fans will never love him. Ja should have learned from AI's experience to not make the same mistakes...
The wins and losses, the highs and lows are all craps. It's illusory. It doesn't really exist. What exists is the relationship with your players, the coaches, their families. The wins and losses they fade away but the relationships you take them with you as you move along and will stick with you forever and that's where the self-esteem and self-satisfaction comes. We live in challenging times and this time requires that we should relate to each other a whole lot better that we do right now. - wonderful message from Pop
Ran out of tissues on this one. Brilliantly, Outstanding Speeches. Salute to all who Ball for the love of the game. May you never stop playing and Dream.
I watch this every year but to see these warriors emotions and affection for their families makes me a fan off all of them.Even the ones who broke our teams hearts.
The amount of love dirk gets speaks volumes the guy has one of the toughest rings in history with an average team he didn’t cheat the game gotta respect it his one ring is better than a lot of other peoples multiple rings
Man i'm so touched by Pau Gasol, i never met him but i can feel what an amazing human being he is.
He deserves all the good things in life. ❤
he and his brother are both lovely people.
Such a special moment.. still brings me to tears thinking about how we never got to hear Kobe's speech. The creativity, the humor, the trash talking, it would've been a hell of a speech...
@kanajingly8957 As true as that is, the original post wasn't about the damn GOAT conversation. Give it a rest please! I also would have loved to hear a kobe acceptance speech, but it wasn't meant to be.
@kanajingly8957 what a dumb comment.
Class of ‘23 is a damn special one 🏀 Thanks for the memories!
GO SPURS GO 🩶🖤
Real.
@@topgunsamdude
@@topgunsamin what world is pop overrated he brought 5 championships to a small market team and stayed with the same team for decades there will never be another like him
@@topgunsamwithout pop and rc buford manu and Tony would’ve been playing in Argentina and France instead of the nba and kawhi was always going to leave he had aspirations of playing closer to home it was just a matter of time all those players are grateful to pop but he’ll never take the credit cause he’s the coach not the players but he’s just as great as the hall of famers he coached they were his players that he hand picked himself
GO SPURS 🩶🩶🩶
D-Wade sharing his moment in the Hall of Fame with his Dad! One of the most beautiful thing I've ever seen.
Yes.....
It is refreshing to see family love in a word full of toxicity and hate 😅 it made me cry I wish I was close with my dad
Yes!!!
@@octaviousmotley7653uu
i came here to say that was the best hof speech of all time !!!!
Getting your pops on stage and saying "We in the Hall of Fame, Dawg" has to be top 10 basketball moments ever.
Oh, man! I’m gonna miss Dirk so much. I know he’s been retired for a few years already, but now it REALLY feels like it’s over. What an honor 🙏
So glad Michael Finley got a shout out from Dirk and Tony!!
1:38:48
Amazing that Tim Duncan grew dreads in his older age after playing in NBA
@@charlzincharge2281 yeah, haha, I noticed that.
3RTUU😅
Watched the whole 2 hours, cried 2 times. Legends of the game and fuel for my own journey.
Cap
Only twice? 😅
@kanajingly8957 life
@@original12310 maybe more😅
@@bicholo 🤫 (me too)
I'm honored to have watched all these battles. Thank you all. Legends.
Man I feel old. These legends provided so much entertainment through my youth. All true professionals of the game. No drama and all class personified.
How old are you?
@@Ahtise probably late 30s to mid 40s
@@ShawnFX yes I'm 43 so it's the same. But I have also seen the time of Barcelona 92. The Jordan Barkley Olajuwon Mutombo Drexler Isiah Thomas ect... that's also my time
@@Ahtise 39. I only caught the last few years of Jordan
Thierry Henry just chilling behind Tony’s brothers has me rolling 😂
Part of that French mafia😂
France legend
Thierry is a fuckin legend!!!
Right at 6:33
💯
Dirk ages like a fine wine. Wow. What a class of Hall of Famers
This is the Greatest Hall of Fame Class ❤
Maybe he sa talking about the speech. All are very meaningful
This is my childhood on stage. These were the guys I was scared would beat the Lakers growing up. What a time
every speech here was really heartfelt and wholesome. congrats to these legends!!!
Ending with Dewayne was priceless!!!! His honor of A.I and his father was epic❤
D-Wade‘s words to Dirk were great and heart warming!
Bruh I cried when Wade talked about his pops. Haven’t seen mine since I was 18 I’m 29 so I know he was there through it all and to see them together is special especially if you know about common black households 💯
Tony Parker 0:45
Pau Gasol 15:59
Gregg Popovich 36:10
Becky Hammon 1:02:29
Dirk Nowitzki 1:19:42
Dwyane Wade 1:36:30
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Thanks gang
A1! The man of the ppl! Good looking out!
Thank you!!
Nice
I grew up watching him as a kid and now I’m 30 and feeling so weird and sad that my icon and role model growing up in no longer playing but importantly now cemented as a hall of famer.
I miss seeing you play. But I’m so happen I got to witness you my whole childhood and adult life.
CONGRATS DIIIIIIIIRRRRRRRRKKKKKKK
It’s amazing how interconnected this class is. Popovich coached Parker, coached with Becky Hammon, coached against Dirk. Wade battled Dirk, Parker, and Popovich for championships, and faced Pau for an Olympic gold medal. Dirk beat Pau on the way to his ring. And of course all the Mavs-Spurs connections.
yes! thought so, too
Superb class with a lot of ... class . I ll add another one. The fierce rivalry between France and Spain on the euro competition.
Yeah there’s so many shared teammate connections between these guys too
Three Europeans in that class, all friends, how amazing!
Really beautiful class this year
It's hard not to love Greg Popovich. I remember them going thru the tough Western Conference and winning title after title after title.. One of my top 5 teams! Did it the very old school way.
Those teams under him were very fun to watch. Unselfish basketball.
@@TotallyJoelThat 2014 Finals series was outstanding. That was the most beautiful team basketball I've ever seen. The way they were in sync and always on the look for the next best shot.
This was an amazing class. DWade was especially moving and poetic.
From 1999 to 2014, there was only 4 teams in the west that made the finals (Lakers, Spurs, Mavs, and Thunder). The Thunder only made it once...
How many times did the mavs make it?
@@unkown981twice. 2006 and 2011
@@fritznolasco928 exactly what I thought why is this dude try a act like the mavs is up there with the lakers and spurs
@@unkown981 the cool thing is the thunder beating the former three teams to get that lone final appearance
@@unkown981cuz they at least won one while the thunder havent
That over there is an amazing group of ballers. I feel so fortunate I was able to watch them play. Coach Pop finally 🏆
D Wade ... The speech was epic and so emotional, what a mature class. The best class ever, congratulations to all of you
D. Wade Snr and Number 3 D. Wade Junior relationship is unmatched . Made me cry many times on how man need to be in their children’s lives .
Special class of 2023 Hall of Fame
No dry eyes here, Dwayne Wade! that was poetry of life journey. It's doesn't get any better than that, period
class of 23 is connected in so many ways, pretty dope.
Crazy how time flies, I watch these guys play growing up now I’m a grown man and now they’re immortalized. They deserve the best!
Tony’s speech was hilarious
EVERYONE ON THIS HOF CLASS WAS SPECIAL!!!!!
This is our childhood right in front of our eyes. Glad to grow up watching these legends battle it out on the hardwood. Truly nostalgic...
This is what Dirk said in German to his Parents
“For the rest of my life, I will never forget what you have done for me." "If I can become even half as skilled a father as you were as parents to me, I would consider myself happy. Thank you." 1:32:05
Thank you brother
Is good the same as skilled?
@@tyronevaldez-kruger5313it is not but I think in this context everybody understands
@@Keepcalm-lovesports As German we have an agreement 🤝 Accuracy is not required here but it does somewhere else☝🏾🧐
What a classy speech by Dirk ❤❤ List amazing qualities that he's learnt over the years and attributing them to the people he learnt them from. That's the ultimate tribute and homage one could pay.
So keeping with Dirk's spirit, here goes.
Dirk I'm a 41 year old Basketball fanatic, from a 3rd world country, who worked his butt off in basketball but never made it "big". But you Dirk, inspired me to *never* accept my position as the underdog, you taught me to face adversity and challenges head on, you taught me to make the best of the very limited resources I may have and most of all, to always appreciate the people that got you there.
Have a happy retirement! You totally deserve
A whole group of grown men mature and wonderful.Theres hope!
What a great class of inductees, absolutely one of the best class of all time. And loved watching all play, and aside of Dirk and Wade, what a moment for Spurs franchise (Pop, Hammon, Tony, and Pau - though he was there for only 3 years)
The Legends of Class 2023. Congrats esp. to my Idol DWade 👏👏👏💐❤️
Collectively, these are the greatest HOF speeches as a class. Eye's watered up so many times.
Dwade much respect. This was a great speech and love the poetry.. You made your family proud and your fans proud like always...The lesson here is always try to go above and beyond for your kids. I know sometimes we are tired after work, trust me lesson to "myself" but try to set good examples. Kids are like sponges and they remember everything. So proud of this class, it's like re-watching my life after watching all these guys play in the NBA and competed. Good bless everyone!
D Wade's speech was one of the greatest tribute speeches I have ever heard
"Sit down and don't say anything"
Pop really still coaching Tim, Admiral, Tony and Manu on his hall of fame speech. 😂😂😂
What a class! So many European greats here too!
Wow, TP Pop, Dirk And Pau's were the best! Truly a legendary class!
Such a humble and well deserved class.
What a meaningful speech D. Wade, thanking Allen Iverson for his greatness...
What a Hall of Fame enshrinement of these
amazing inductees ! All were excellent speakers that spoke from the heart . What a heartwarming tribute to all those who supported their career . What a great finish by D Wade for his acknowledgment of Allen Iverson and his father - Dwane Wade senior . This HOF presentation is one of the best of the best! 😮❤👍
Loved that dirk shouted out Finley only real mavs fans know what’s up
So did TP. Apparently Finley was sitting with Dirk's delegation but won a title with the Spurs.
The greatest coach of all time no doubt . Pop is the first active coach / player that made the hall of fame. Sit back for a moment and think about that . 🎉 Congrats to everyone they all deserves it. This hall of fame class should be remembered as loyalty 💯
Just in the NBA. There are a few from NCAA still coaching in the HOF. Coach Spo might be the next.
It’s not even close. Phil Jackson is the GOAT. Please live in reality. Pop never won back to back titles and has as much losses in the finals as Phill does will nearly half the trips to the finals. 11 titles from 13 trips to the finals. Pop is number 2 all time but he sure as hell isn’t number one. Remove emotion and it’s clear Phil Jackson is the greatest ever and it isn’t even close.
Lol Phil couldn't have as much success with what pop had. Lol dude had Shaq kobe mj Rodman Pippen lol you must be joking if Phil should've won more but coach pop and spurs literally busted them up. Know your facts
Phil is trash with out the lakers and bulls . If he was the goat he would’ve won with New York . Yes he was an educative but he hand picked fisher to run his triangle offense that went to shit
@@chrisbartkewicz5570NBA >NCAA. NCAA isn't even professional basketball. It's college ball.
"Pau" means "Peace" in catalan. It is a common name in Catalonia, but for the parents to call a son "Pau", I've always thought it's something special, as it really shows their principles and values. Without any doubt, Pau really carries on thouse good values in life.
Pau is the equivalent in catalan to the spanish Pablo or the english Paul, it means small or humble.
Whatever you're rambling about it applies to women, Pau being in that case the equivalent to the spanish Paz
@@JulioLeonFandinho Yes, that's what you get if you Google the meaning of Pau, but the word "pau" in Catalan means "peace" and many people choose it for that reason. At school in Catalonia, when someone named Pau does something violent, the joke always comes out: "Well, with that name, anyone would say...". The same as if you search for "Leo" in Google it will tell you that the meaning is lion and blablabla..., when the only truth is that the parents liked Messi.
@@ManuLH-bh6se
are you retarded? 🤦
Pau, as a name, applied to a man, is the equivalent of PABLO.
It's not PAZ, because Paz is a name for women.
You're not distinguishing the name Pau from the NOUN Pau.
Stop being a pedantic moron, go back to school and learn grammar
I really apreciate Pau mentioned some of the great European players who arrived to the NBA before him (Kukoc, Petrovic, Radja, Divac, Schrempf, Sabonis, Marciulionis
Rick Smits
Paul And DWade got me 😢😢 that was beautiful RIP Kobe and Gigi
To Dirk, you are the HEART of Dallas, And to to the Spurs, you are Dallas' leaders.. FUCK yeah, Gregg POP!!!!
We Love YOU!!!! AND WE LOVE THIS LEAGUE!!!
#MFFL
Love for coach Holger
This was a stacked class. All of them are multiple all stars and championships with long careers, then you have three different Finals MVPs, and one of the greatest if not the great coach of all time.
This class is insane, only top notch players, and a fantastic coach!
A few fantastic coaches!
Kobe’s death still has the world hurting
AI was my first Hoop Hero 🖤, then comes Kobe and later DW Jr. - im grateful knowing all of you
Que grandes y emotivas horas de
BASKETBALL por TV en mi vida.
Gracias CAMPEONES.
Congrats to these Legends♾️😤🎊
I'm gonna dehydrate from all the crying. I think it's going to be at least another decade before Kobe's absence isn't felt. It's such a shame he never got to give his speech, and never got to present others after him. I can imagine he'd be the OG in the future, inducting guys like Tatum and Booker if they make it after their careers.
This is the classiest class to ever classify.
This class this class is absolutely insane congratulations to all love you all ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
"We in the hall of fame, dawg..." That got me! Hahahaha! Great speech from all of them.
Idk why I'm surprised, but love that Tony Parker and Titi are good friends! Two French Goats in their own rights 😭🤝🏽
I know I was shocked when he said "Titi" I was like "who?". Then they showed Henry I was 😮...
A.I. that jacket is pure FYI🔥AH! Love You n D-W🔥DE; both are the best to eva wear #3‼️ Congratulations, Flash, what a speech. 🙏🏽🏀🙌🏽♥️ -BBnBaB
🥺🥺🥺😭😭😭 Dirk is really in the Hall damn I wish he was 25 again… Take Luka back and give me Dirk
This HOF class was truly worthy of their honors. And can we just stop for a sec and admire what high character people each one of these members are? They set the bar for what it means to be a HOFer
Great inspiration from this legends and what a way to show GRATITUDE !
D WADE's speech was perfect
I haven't hear Gasol speech and already know I'm going to cry. Kobe!!
Tony pops from the chi. We everywhere. Chicago stand up. Wow. Great ceremony and very motivating
Loved Tony's Speech (everyone's speech was marvellous) Great class
D Wade paying homage to AI just made so much sense. Without him, NBA culture just wouldn't be the same.
Made me cry a little, that tribute
Facts. That was soooo dope!!
That was cool of Dyanwe.
@kanajingly8957 lol that's not AI's fault. James Harden is the opposite of what AI represented that's why the Philly fans will never love him. Ja should have learned from AI's experience to not make the same mistakes...
@kanajingly8957 you mean the guys getting fined hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars?
A great player finds his own motivation, I never knew that Finley story, gotta love TP🐐
hated some of these guys as rivals but that was tough love for basketball. They all are cool dude's and I'm happy for all of them! congrats
these guys in the HOF, all i have witnessed and admired. they made their mark and proved it in all respects. Thanks Dirk, Tony and Dwade.
The wins and losses, the highs and lows are all craps. It's illusory. It doesn't really exist. What exists is the relationship with your players, the coaches, their families. The wins and losses they fade away but the relationships you take them with you as you move along and will stick with you forever and that's where the self-esteem and self-satisfaction comes. We live in challenging times and this time requires that we should relate to each other a whole lot better that we do right now. - wonderful message from Pop
Deep
Ran out of tissues on this one. Brilliantly, Outstanding Speeches.
Salute to all who Ball for the love of the game. May you never stop playing and Dream.
UA-cam: How many ADs do you want to have?
NBA: Yes!
UA-cam: Hold my beer.
TP & Dirk hilarious. D Wade my all time fav player so i was in my feelings frfr
All great speeches. Absolutely beautiful
Would have liked if Tony and Pau spoke some sentences in French or Spanish respectively like Dirk did in German for his parents. 😊
Wow!!! What a hall of fame class!! Amazing! 🔥
I do remember Paul like the player ,very skillful ,he was destroying me Lt team ,great personality, all the best ,you deserve
Tony Parker so underrated
Wow 😊what a class of the legends 😢
I watch this every year but to see these warriors emotions and affection for their families makes me a fan off all of them.Even the ones who broke our teams hearts.
01:45:48 The Allen Iverson tribute from Wade was amazing.
😢I MISS them .God bless them and thank you
Tony said sorry Lebron 😂😂
Wade speak about his father.
It is echo all over the continent about black fathers.
The best speech i ever watch in the hall of fame.
Best HOF class! Truly a global game thanks to these legends!
Thank you very much 🙏
Love that pop highlighted the culture of “Family” around San Antonio and the Spurs.
Wade's celebration of AI was touching and a remarkable. It was beautiful
Flash thank you for giving Chuck his flowers! Congratulations HOF Flash! 🎉
The amount of love dirk gets speaks volumes the guy has one of the toughest rings in history with an average team he didn’t cheat the game gotta respect it his one ring is better than a lot of other peoples multiple rings
I wish the nfl would have more active nfl coaches go into the hall of fame so they can enjoy it for years to come!
Amazing, glad the ceremony ended with Wade who is my favorite player of all time.
He was an awesome bball player. Love watching him. Congratulations A.I ❤️
dwade's tribute to his pops was unlike any other. ❤❤❤❤❤