Can somebody record the Hakeem HOF induction?

Hakeem became a free agent, wanted X amount of dollars, Rockets offered only so much and hoped Hakeem would take the home town discount. Hakeem said no home town discount and the Rockets did a sign and trade deal with the Raptors, who offered more money.

http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9D0CE0D6153CF930A3575BC0A9679C8B63

 

I like how he started off by talking about the importance of the role of a center. Block everything and grab every rebound.

I hope some other dude was listening.

I love how he showed loved to all his coaches!

Who is Dream? he's the heart and soul of the Rockets organization til the end of time!

 

Did he make any sort of plea for Guy V. Lewis to be inducted to the hall?

 

Vitale's Speech (27 minutes)

Hakeem's Speech (18 minutes)

 

Thank you very,very much. I saw Hakeem's speech. It was unbelievable.

 

Both were great. What a name DV came up with for Hakeem.

 

Ewing's speech was bad though. All he did was thank everyone. That barely qualifies as a speech.

 

I think it was also about Hakeem feeling disrespected that Cato was going to make more money. Also, there was great debate on this board on resigning Moochie freaking Norris. So Cato and Moochie got paid and the rest is history.

 

Lol clyde looked awkward at the speech.

 

dignity and class on and off the court.

I was glad I was able to see Hakeem in HD!

his speech was great


But never been a huge fan of Vitale (mainly because of his Duke/UNC love fests) but his speech was simply amazing.