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Raw Emotion on Display at Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Induction

On a night filled with laughs, cheers and tears, leave it to San Antonio Spurs coach and inductee Gregg Popovich to steal the show. Pop praised his players, family, and — true to his loveably gruff persona — lectured the crowd and host Ahmad Rashad on the importance of listening. In all, the 2023 Hall of Fame class was one of the strongest in recent years, and the ceremony included Pau Gasol’s emotional nod to Kobe Bryant, Becky Hammon’s heartfelt tribute to the man who hired her, and more.

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