Retired NBA stars Tony Parker, Dirk Nowitzki, Dwyane Wade and Pau Gasol and legendary San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich were among those inducted Saturday into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
The Class of 2023 paid tribute to global talent with French guard Parker, German forward Nowitzki, Spanish center Gasol and US guard Wade joined by 74-year-old Popovich, coach of the Spurs since 1996.
Parker choked up thanking his family and paid tribute to his US and French heritage, saying, "I felt like I had the best of both cultures and it helped me on my journey." To Popovich, Parker said, "You're unbelievable. You threw me in the fire at 19 years old... You've always been a second dad to me, Pop. Everything you did for my family and me I appreciate it. Thank you. I love you."
Nowitzki played his entire 21-year career for the Dallas Mavericks, leading them to the 2011 NBA title as the NBA Finals MVP. He was the 2007 NBA MVP and a 14-time All-Star before retiring in 2019. Gasol thanked European NBA pioneers who paved the way for his arrival, saying, "I want to give a special mention to those first Europeans that came here, that crossed the ocean, that took a chance and opened doors for players like myself."
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