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Philadelphia 76ersVideo: Watch Allen Iverson dominate as a football star

Not many two-sport athletes can dominate both areas equally well. One of those rare breeds was Allen Iverson. The Bethel High School product is not only a school, but a state legend in his native Virginia. Some of Iverson’s records still hold in the walls of the gymnasium he calls home. The 2001 NBA MVP was an […]

Chicago BullsJerry Reinsdorf on Derrick Rose: "What we felt was it was time"

The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame induction has been a unique opportunity to receive honest feedback in one of the most reserved owners in the NBA — Jerry Reinsdorf. Reinsdorf, who’s owned the Chicago Bulls for the past 31 years, shared his thoughts of the wheeling-and-dealing that’s happened over the span of this summer, namely […]

NBAShaquille O'Neal offered Sheryl Swoopes $1 million to fall on the red carpet

This Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2016 would not be what it is without a shaq-tastic story to tell the crowd. The evening’s liveliest bit was after Chicago Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf said Shaquille O’Neal would propose to Sheryl Swoopes before the weekend is over. https://twitter.com/Tom_NBA/status/773959126984589312 Swooped, a three-time WNBA MVP, stood at […]

NBAShaquille O'Neal pays his respect to Bill Russell in Hall of Fame press conference

Shaquille O’Neal was the most dominant center of his generation, but he’s always quick to recognize his predecessors. In particular, he’s always beaming about Bill Russell. Russell, an 11-time NBA champion, served as a mentor of sorts for O’Neal during his career. As a result, it’s not surprising that Shaq chose Russell to be one […]

NBABasketball Hall of Fame inductees will now receive orange jackets

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has made a subtle but necessary change to its format. It’s inductees will now be presented with a “Naismith Orange” blazer (same color as a basketball) to wear during the ceremony. This is in line with the gold jackets presented to Pro Football Hall of Famers, and green jackets for golfers […]

Philadelphia 76ersAllen Iverson and Shaquille O'Neal speak on each other's dominance

The love Shaquille O’Neal and Allen Iverson have for each other is undeniable. Two fun-loving characters with extroverted personalities and a charisma that will let you pick them out of a room full of people just by hearing them talk. It was no different in a conversation at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, where […]

Philadelphia 76ersAllen Iverson will also thank the haters

A day away from his Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2016 induction, Allen Iverson was as real as it gets about giving credit where credit is due. The 2001 NBA MVP admitted that he will make time during his speech to thank the doubters and haters that pointed the finger at him throughout […]

NBAAllen Iverson: Larry Brown made me a Hall of Famer

The Larry Brown–Allen Iverson era in Philadelphia was one of the most controversial in 76ers history. A proven coach whose teachings were respected throughout the league, and a young, brazen first overall pick ready to take the NBA by storm. Their relationship, as explosive as it was, produced some of the best moments in NBA history. So […]

NBAAllen Iverson comes up late for his own Hall of Fame press conference

In true A.I. fashion, soon-to-be Hall of Fame inductee Allen Iverson showed up late for his own press conference in Springfield, Massachusetts. The event that was set to start at 2 p.m. was set back to 3:30 p.m. as the star was dealing with travel issues. It was originally reported that the 11-time All-Star would […]

Los Angeles LakersShaq didn't hear from Kobe Bryant regarding his Hall of Fame induction for quite awhile

Shaquille O’Neal will be inducted to the Basketball Hall of fame this year together with other fellow greats, Yao Ming and Allen Iverson. It is one of the more celebrated classes in recent memory because of the these three headlining it. But even as big as this development is, one player did not congratulate “The […]

Chicago BullsJerry West, President Obama rave about newly inducted Hall of Fame owner Jerry Reinsdorf

Jerry Reinsdorf‘s run into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame could come as a product of luck, many would say — but those who saw him take a team from a bottom-dweller to a six-time champion know it wasn’t fortuitous. It all started with a dinner with Yankees‘ late-owner George Steinbrenner, in which he confessed […]

Philadelphia 76ersAllen Iverson would take blame for things he didn't do

With the Hall of Fame induction just a couple of days away, more details have surfaced about the life and times of inductee Allen Iverson. The 2001 NBA MVP was profiled in a piece by ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, who has covered Iverson throughout his career. Allen Iverson from a new light Smith shone light […]

NBASix players from this NBA season are 100% Hall of Fame locks, says Basketball Reference

According to Basketball Reference, there are only 6 active NBA players that are a 100% lock for the Basketball Hall of Fame. Those six players are  Kobe Byrant, Tim Duncan, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett, Dwyane Wade, and Dirk Nowitzki. Six active NBA players are a 100% lock to make the Hall of Fame, according to @bball_ref… https://t.co/0GR4LsGXkJ […]

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