Every Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speech from the

Watch every Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speech from the #23HoopClass (Timestamps in description)
0:00 - Tony Parker
15:27 - Pau Gasol
35:45 - Gregg Popovich
1:01:56 - Becky Hammon
1:18:48 - Dirk Nowitzki
1:35:15 - Dwyane Wade
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[@tylerdurden2518]

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. ❤

[@Anonymous-gy4lp]

Thierry Henry just chilling behind Tony’s brothers has me rolling 😂

[@fighterck6241]

Part of that French mafia😂

[@paulevans6066]

France legend

[@grinchoi1]

Thierry is a fuckin legend!!!

[@mohamedabdourahman9845]

Right at 6:33

[@waynehalliburton5030]

💯

[@hooperflash_]

Class of ‘23 is a damn special one 🏀 Thanks for the memories! GO SPURS GO 🩶🖤

[@eternalELITE940]

Real.

[@lemmygamer1884]

@@topgunsamdude

[@vnthony2439]

@@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

[@vnthony2439]

@@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

[@benhenderson8952]

GO SPURS 🩶🩶🩶

[@alrick3543]

D-Wade sharing his moment in the Hall of Fame with his Dad! One of the most beautiful thing I've ever seen.

[@octaviousmotley7653]

Yes.....

[@AmeersJournal]

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

[@cecilial4961]

Yes!!!

[@kanajingly8957]

I don't care about him, The other guys are all class though, except for tony possibly hehe.

[@2fxst]

@@octaviousmotley7653uu

[@ImPovii]

Getting your pops on stage and saying "We in the Hall of Fame, Dawg" has to be top 10 basketball moments ever.

[@smoothALOE]

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 🙏

[@jacobahtone220]

So glad Michael Finley got a shout out from Dirk and Tony!!

[@michaelevans756]

1:38:48

[@charlzincharge2281]

Amazing that Tim Duncan grew dreads in his older age after playing in NBA

[@smoothALOE]

@@charlzincharge2281 yeah, haha, I noticed that.

[@allanpallangyo2387]

3RTUU😅

[@x10x11x12]

Dirk ages like a fine wine. Wow. What a class of Hall of Famers

[@DJFactoryClipz]

This is the Greatest Hall of Fame Class ❤

[@kanajingly8957]

It's a great class but hard to say if it's the greatest. Cause I will never forget that 2020 class that had KG, Kobe and Tim Duncan. All 3 of those players were arguably better players than any from this class, except for Dirk Nowitzki possibly.

[@alphawolf0601]

Maybe he sa talking about the speech. All are very meaningful

[@eatcheesekobe]

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]

What's also sad is Kobe is put in GOAT conversations, despite nearly everyone you ask concurring that Tim Duncan had a better career. But that's what happens when NBA marketing has a hidden agenda.

[@ray902]

@@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]

@@ray902 If he mentioned that he was a ball hog and that his legacy was over inflated by the NBA, which he probably wouldn't have, I would have liked to hear his speech too. But there's no way that would have happened. The point is I am tired of dumbass Kobe fans.

[@kobebryant1265]

​@@kanajingly8957 what a dumb comment.

[@roberttejeda8607]

I'm honored to have watched all these battles. Thank you all. Legends.

[@kanajingly8957]

The 2014 Spurs Finals was the most legendary finals win I have seen in my lifetime. Probably the greatest redemption story I've seen in basketball.

[@ModernDayDepo]

This is my childhood on stage. These were the guys I was scared would beat the Lakers growing up. What a time

[@bicholo]

Watched the whole 2 hours, cried 2 times. Legends of the game and fuel for my own journey.

[@jarid3]

Cap

[@kanajingly8957]

What journey are you on?

[@original12310]

Only twice? 😅

[@bicholo]

@@kanajingly8957 life

[@bicholo]

@@original12310 maybe more😅

[@joshromero6342]

Tony’s speech was hilarious

[@jorgewo1916]

D-Wade‘s words to Dirk were great and heart warming!

[@vict1435]

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.

[@Ahtise]

How old are you?

[@ShawnFX]

@@Ahtise probably late 30s to mid 40s

[@Ahtise]

@@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

[@vict1435]

@@Ahtise 39. I only caught the last few years of Jordan

[@Xqnke2]

EVERYONE ON THIS HOF CLASS WAS SPECIAL!!!!!

[@zan3zan344]

every speech here was really heartfelt and wholesome. congrats to these legends!!!

[@untexan]

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.

[@mc-jp2yg]

yes! thought so, too

[@francoismontresmecaniques7082]

Superb class with a lot of ... class . I ll add another one. The fierce rivalry between France and Spain on the euro competition.

[@xsah2]

Yeah there’s so many shared teammate connections between these guys too

[@original12310]

Three Europeans in that class, all friends, how amazing!

[@pacha777]

Really beautiful class this year

[@bomatcourier]

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

[@seanmathias232]

Commenting to boost the algorithm

[@HeartBreakNoirOfficial]

Thanks gang

[@anthonyjaurrieta]

A1! The man of the ppl! Good looking out!

[@Nayk2387]

Thank you!!

[@idk13539]

Nice

[@Psquared2324]

class of 23 is connected in so many ways, pretty dope.

[@ZayJ2007]

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...

[@unkown981]

How many times did the mavs make it?

[@fritznolasco928]

​@@unkown981twice. 2006 and 2011

[@unkown981]

@@fritznolasco928 exactly what I thought why is this dude try a act like the mavs is up there with the lakers and spurs

[@AfricanH3ro]

@@unkown981 the cool thing is the thunder beating the former three teams to get that lone final appearance

[@Jt9112210JpT]

@@unkown981cuz they at least won one while the thunder havent

[@jwebb8580]

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 💯

[@carolynchappell442]

Ending with Dewayne was priceless!!!! His honor of A.I and his father was epic❤

[@kanajingly8957]

The A.I. praise honestly was totally unexpected. Pretty funny actually haha.

[@runninwildwithmilwaukeebuck]

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.

[@TotallyJoel]

Those teams under him were very fun to watch. Unselfish basketball.

[@frizzyrascal1493]

@@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.

[@kanajingly8957]

And winning 50+ games every year for 18 seasons straight. What an unbelievable run for a great organisation.

[@tenXplatinum]

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

[@alphawolf0601]

Thank you brother

[@tyronevaldez-kruger5313]

Is good the same as skilled?

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

This was an amazing class. DWade was especially moving and poetic.

[@kanajingly8957]

Nahh, Dwyane Wade's speech was pretty cliche ridden. And mostly style over substance. If you read his speech in a book, it would sound like the majority of hall of fame speeches you've heard. Though the praise for A.I. was totally unexpected and a bit funny I have to say. Praising A.I. for bringing swag to the NBA basically 😂

[@vladimird8541]

That over there is an amazing group of ballers. I feel so fortunate I was able to watch them play. Coach Pop finally 🏆

[@jonathanriojas2177]

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

[@heartsoo5308]

The Legends of Class 2023. Congrats esp. to my Idol DWade 👏👏👏💐❤️

[@chimbasiba80]

D Wade ... The speech was epic and so emotional, what a mature class. The best class ever, congratulations to all of you

[@sportscrunch7460]

What a class! So many European greats here too!

[@Trap_Moe]

Loved that dirk shouted out Finley only real mavs fans know what’s up

[@fighterck6241]

So did TP. Apparently Finley was sitting with Dirk's delegation but won a title with the Spurs.

[@thomasgilpablo7056]

What a meaningful speech D. Wade, thanking Allen Iverson for his greatness...

[@kanajingly8957]

I think he was thanking A.I. for his swag mostly 😎

[@happysonmbenguzana1091]

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

[@Zava1a]

Such a humble and well deserved class.

[@arthurministro2055]

This class is insane, only top notch players, and a fantastic coach!

[@2ClutchCorey]

A few fantastic coaches!

[@travisdavis8198]

Kobe’s death still has the world hurting

[@lightronv]

This is the classiest class to ever classify.

[@ManuLH-bh6se]

"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.

[@JulioLeonFandinho]

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

[@ManuLH-bh6se]

​@@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.

[@JulioLeonFandinho]

@@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

[@brucegelman5582]

A whole group of grown men mature and wonderful.Theres hope!

[@serbonkers4130]

Wow, TP Pop, Dirk And Pau's were the best! Truly a legendary class!

[@tunofball331]

D WADE's speech was perfect

[@EdwardAlcala]

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!

[@rogerortunorosique5652]

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

[@playnatethegreat]

Rick Smits

[@Juan_nicolas4]

Congrats to these Legends♾️😤🎊

[@MackanLund]

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 💯

[@chrisbartkewicz5570]

Just in the NBA. There are a few from NCAA still coaching in the HOF. Coach Spo might be the next.

[@BucNasty32]

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.

[@txwalkertxranger3939]

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

[@mattgutierrez8239]

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

[@jannisschmidt3681]

​@@chrisbartkewicz5570NBA >NCAA. NCAA isn't even professional basketball. It's college ball.

[@ro8247]

Paul And DWade got me 😢😢 that was beautiful RIP Kobe and Gigi

[@jekis2819]

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...

[@nestormendoza1926]

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! 😮❤👍

[@high-defRJ]

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)

[@joshuadelacruz3907]

"We in the hall of fame, dawg..." That got me! Hahahaha! Great speech from all of them.

[@nadirkhan2250]

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

[@emborybarnett2684]

Tony said sorry Lebron 😂😂

[@themainmanphi1246]

"Sit down and don't say anything" Pop really still coaching Tim, Admiral, Tony and Manu on his hall of fame speech. 😂😂😂

[@Miguelangel-rv5it]

Que grandes y emotivas horas de BASKETBALL por TV en mi vida. Gracias CAMPEONES.

[@ToeKneeMarlow]

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

[@xMouffffx]

Idk why I'm surprised, but love that Tony Parker and Titi are good friends! Two French Goats in their own rights 😭🤝🏽

[@fighterck6241]

I know I was shocked when he said "Titi" I was like "who?". Then they showed Henry I was 😮...

[@francischristian1994]

Tony Parker so underrated

[@celestem.sharper-BBnBaB]

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

[@KRSInvestments]

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!

[@aydantheyoutubeking]

This class this class is absolutely insane congratulations to all love you all ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@vatican2397]

congrats and thanks to all ❤

[@allexeev6741]

AI was my first Hoop Hero 🖤, then comes Kobe and later DW Jr. - im grateful knowing all of you

[@paulevans6066]

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.

[@deblessedone1735]

No dry eyes here, Dwayne Wade! that was poetry of life journey. It's doesn't get any better than that, period

[@BasketBall-NewsCast]

So much class in this class!❤

[@tzovlask]

D Wade's speech was one of the greatest tribute speeches I have ever heard

[@adamwilliamson6881]

🥺🥺🥺😭😭😭 Dirk is really in the Hall damn I wish he was 25 again… Take Luka back and give me Dirk

[@EmilioMejia]

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.

[@user-sq1gz5uo6m]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@nanaowusufordjour1439]

Pau Gasol Congratulations 🎈🎉🍾

[@fredp_89]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 phenomenal class

[@DiamondEmber28]

D Wade paying homage to AI just made so much sense. Without him, NBA culture just wouldn't be the same.

[@lemongavine]

Made me cry a little, that tribute

[@grinchoi1]

Facts. That was soooo dope!!

[@callmeshaggy5166]

That was cool of Dyanwe.

[@kanajingly8957]

And what has NBA culture become now? James Harden and Ja Morant?

[@grinchoi1]

@@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...

[@EJDontPlayDatShit2k9]

Tony pops from the chi. We everywhere. Chicago stand up. Wow. Great ceremony and very motivating

[@williamcunningham9706]

Amazing presentation, congratulations one and all ❤

[@zaeinla]

TP & Dirk hilarious. D Wade my all time fav player so i was in my feelings frfr

[@fabianriedelmd]

Would have liked if Tony and Pau spoke some sentences in French or Spanish respectively like Dirk did in German for his parents. 😊

[@DanMar.1342]

thank you for the memories....

[@sawyerhaming951]

A great player finds his own motivation, I never knew that Finley story, gotta love TP🐐

[@dr.luisuzo4381]

I haven't hear Gasol speech and already know I'm going to cry. Kobe!!

[@michaelbeale518]

All great speeches. Absolutely beautiful

[@bigjohnson721]

What a special night all these players were great on the court

[@vadympopov2696]

Wow 😊what a class of the legends 😢

[@MichaelCobbs]

Excellent video.

[@marvinseekoei195]

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.

[@marioluna6657]

Wow!!! What a hall of fame class!! Amazing! 🔥

[@cjmartin7662]

KZbin: How many ADs do you want to have? NBA: Yes! KZbin: Hold my beer.

[@davidalopezlopez7518]

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.

[@autoshinetabasco2530]

Great inspiration from this legends and what a way to show GRATITUDE !

[@poorto999]

I do remember Paul like the player ,very skillful ,he was destroying me Lt team ,great personality, all the best ,you deserve

[@zariferigbuem5605]

Amazing speaches!what a class

[@joeg2258]

This was awesome

[@benzinon.v1847]

😢I MISS them .God bless them and thank you

[@nantoi]

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.

[@tg4768]

Congratulations to all yall hall of fame 2023

[@stevelance99]

Best HOF class! Truly a global game thanks to these legends!

[@de1738]

Congrats🎉

[@Mistakush1]

All true legends

[@ishicroy1176]

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!

[@chrisbartkewicz5570]

Collectively, these are the greatest HOF speeches as a class. Eye's watered up so many times.