2018 Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: Live Updates and Highlights

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Andy Bailey

The 2018 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class was enshrined in Springfield, Massachusetts, on Friday. The NBA headliners included Ray Allen, Grant Hill, Jason Kidd and Steve Nash. The others who went in were Maurice Cheeks, Charles "Lefty" Driesell, Tina Thompson, Dino Radja, Charlie Scott, Ora Mae Washington, Rod Thorn, Rick Welts and Katie Smith. Allen, Hill, Kidd and Nash rank 23rd, 47th, 10th and 96th, respectively, in NBA history in career VORP (value over replacement player). Allen is first in career threes made. Larry Bird, LeBron James and Russell Westbrook are the only players who match Hill's career per-possession averages for points, rebounds and assists. Kidd is in the top 10 for steals (second), assists (second), minutes (fifth) and threes (ninth). And Nash is in the top 10 in assists (third), assist percentage (sixth) and three-point percentage (ninth). Scroll below for live updates, highlights and analysis from the ceremony.

  1. September 8, 2018

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    Basketball HOF @Hoophall

    Congratulations and welcome home #18HoopClass. https://t.co/VANJzjHO0H

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    ESPN @espn

    Your 2018 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame class 🏆 https://t.co/oB2HqjcEmP

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    NBA TV @NBATV

    What. A. Night. #18HoopClass https://t.co/Q9TmRVuacF

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  7. September 8, 2018

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    NBA TV @NBATV

    "I'm here because I worked hard my whole life." - Ray Allen #18HoopClass https://t.co/nZOuZrEHai

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    Basketball HOF @Hoophall

    Jason Kidd’s Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speech: https://t.co/JBdlhOMpoD via @YouTube

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    NBA TV @NBATV

    The sacrifice has surely paid off for Ray Allen. 💪 #18HoopClass https://t.co/r6ohznIAKr

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    Allen Wanted to Be Like Mike

    NBA TV @NBATV

    Even Ray Allen wanted to be "like Mike." #18HoopClass https://t.co/DUDJEYjMxI

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    NBA TV @NBATV

    Ray Allen has some special words for @ReggieMillerTNT. 💪 #18HoopClass https://t.co/Kxi1tlkFxL

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    NBA on TNT @NBAonTNT

    Steve Nash's advice is worth a listen. 👂 (Via @NBATV) https://t.co/ZFSO3seKuB

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    Boston Celtics @celtics

    Congratulations to #18HoopClass enshrinee, Ray Allen 👏☘️ https://t.co/13mUjW8fDA

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    NBA @NBA

    Meet #18HoopClass enshrinee Ray Allen! https://t.co/d0gnrNWmXR

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    Basketball HOF @Hoophall

    Charles “Lefty” Driesell’s Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speech: https://t.co/1e15PFUUsR via @YouTube

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    NBA TV @NBATV

    Steve Nash has a special thanks for Dirk & Michael Finley. #18HoopClass https://t.co/gLqkEHqLUu

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    Basketball HOF @Hoophall

    Charlie Scott’s Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speech: https://t.co/ich5gUl6Vs via @YouTube

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    NBA @NBA

    "I want to thank the fans. That's why we're here. There's interest and demand for this game." - @SteveNash #ThisIsWhyWePlay #18HoopClass https://t.co/mwSnc1b2Ka

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    Bleacher Report @BleacherReport

    .@SteveNash just loves the game (via @NBATV) https://t.co/aJep08NeID

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    Basketball HOF @Hoophall

    Rick Welts’s Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speech: https://t.co/tfmHQT0RwW via @YouTube

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    NBA @NBA

    Meet #18HoopClass enshrinee @SteveNash! https://t.co/3qwaJLub0o

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    NBA @NBA

    Meet #18HoopClass enshrinee @IamTinaThompson! https://t.co/TfDIeikMdQ

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    Basketball HOF @Hoophall

    Maurice Cheeks’ Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speech: https://t.co/iF2SYij4DI via @YouTube

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    Basketball HOF @Hoophall

    Katie Smith’s Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speech: https://t.co/twlpPR5dgu via @YouTube

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    Basketball HOF @Hoophall

    Rod Thorn’s Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speech: https://t.co/CIcqxi0gFF via @YouTube

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    NBA TV @NBATV

    Hear that, @swish41? 😂 #18HoopClass https://t.co/kfzeda9EaT

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    NBA @NBA

    Meet #18HoopClass enshrinee @RealJasonKidd! https://t.co/27tAlOv8D7

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    NBA TV @NBATV

    Dino Radja gives a heartfelt thank you to his family as he is inducted into the @Hoophall. #18HoopClass https://t.co/ieCy6BAzDr

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    NBA @NBA

    Meet #18HoopClass enshrinee Dino Radja! https://t.co/inuzqRQfSx

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    Boston Celtics @celtics

    Once a Celtic, always a Celtic ☘️#18HoopClass https://t.co/CO31WxFT3f

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    Basketball HOF @Hoophall

    Grant Hill’s Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speech: https://t.co/ahObaEqJ8W via @YouTube

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    Nash and SC Beating No. 2 Arizona 🙏

    NCAA March Madness @marchmadness

    .@SteveNash and his teammates never thought they’d play in the NCAA Tournament. Then they beat No. 2 Arizona 💪 #18HoopClass | @TheAndyKatz https://t.co/YestNsmwOu

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    NBA History @NBAHistory

    “I am very honored to be standing here today” - Charlie Scott. #18HoopClass https://t.co/oeG89REd9c

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    The Rivalary Lives on 😂

    Former NBAer won't let a Duke guy have a longer speech than him

    NBA TV @NBATV

    The Duke/UNC rivalry hasn't stopped for Charlie Scott. 😂 #18HoopClass https://t.co/OGir6D7pZH

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    NBA @NBA

    Meet #18HoopClass enshrinee Charlie Scott! https://t.co/JhdezGFLKY

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    WNBA @WNBA

    Congratulations to the 2018 Mannie Jackson Award winner @tinacharles31, recognizing those with the highest level of dedication to making a positive impact in the lives of others! 👏 https://t.co/DR1VaBP7si

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    NBA TV @NBATV

    Charles "Lefty" Driesell is too much. 😂 #18HoopClass https://t.co/4ZqAv9irXl

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    Lefty Is Bringing It

    The Ringer @ringer

    The entire @HoopHall audience after these Lefty Driesell jokes. #18HoopClass https://t.co/bQJqD4VUDK

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    Basketball HOF @Hoophall

    “I’m so happy to be here, this is probably the happiest day of my life.” - Lefty Driesell #18HoopClass

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    NBA TV @NBATV

    In a letter he wrote to his younger self, Rick Welts shares how he started with the Seattle Supersonics and befriended Bill Russell. 😂 #18HoopClass https://t.co/4SSBrXMuDp

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    NBA @NBA

    Welcome to the @HoopHall, Rick Welts! #18HoopClass https://t.co/Svfsx5jimX

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    Basketball HOF @Hoophall

    .@katiesmith30 is now officially enshrined member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. #18HoopClass https://t.co/NlRvrYmZoc

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    NBA @NBA

    Meet #18HoopClass enshrinee Rick Welts! https://t.co/GPARa8j4qN

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    NBA @NBA

    Meet #18HoopClass enshrinee @KatieSmith30! https://t.co/rNX8Ek8mzH

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    NBA TV @NBATV

    Olympic Gold Medalist. Champion. Hall of Famer. @katiesmith30 has had one impressive career. #HoopClass18 https://t.co/WvbtANRkRa

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    Mo Cheeks Tears Up Over Mom

    NBA @NBA

    Mo Cheeks on his mother... #18HoopClass #ThisIsWhyWePlay https://t.co/0bnB85irPl

  58. September 7, 2018

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    NBA TV @NBATV

    Maurice Cheeks shares an amazing story on how he made it to the NBA. #18HoopClass https://t.co/9mWtxGNvxn

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    NBA TV @NBATV

    Maurice Cheeks & Billy Cunningham have a long way. 😂 #18HoopClass https://t.co/imsjJ7ivS3

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    Rod Thorn Shows Kidd Love

    Bleacher Report NBA @BR_NBA

    Rod Thorn speaks the truth on @RealJasonKidd (via @NBATV) https://t.co/pUuTm85RaI

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    NBA @NBA

    Meet #18HoopClass enshrinee Mo Cheeks! https://t.co/aA9KTyCsgN

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    NBA @NBA

    Welcome to the @HoopHall, Rod Thorn! #18HoopClass https://t.co/INyK045xiw

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    NBA TV @NBATV

    Rod Thorn honors fellow #Hoophall inductee @RealJasonKidd. #18HoopClass https://t.co/8X7wxNv58x

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    Basketball HOF @Hoophall

    “I want to thank @JuliusErving, Michael Jordan and @RealJasonKidd. All had a major impact on my life.” - Rod Thorn #18HoopClass

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    NBA @NBA

    Meet #18HoopClass enshrinee Rod Thorn! https://t.co/hj8lcYxnvm

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    Basketball HOF @Hoophall

    “It was an honor and privilege to play with you all.” - @realgranthill33 talking about his teammates. #18HoopClass https://t.co/afJQ8Vccb5

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    NBA on TNT @NBAonTNT

    "You taught me to believe in myself"- @realgranthill33 thanks Coach K for his impact on his basketball career. #18HoopClass https://t.co/gLipzrltKI

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    NBA @NBA

    Meet #18HoopClass enshrinee @realgranthill33! https://t.co/W5yRO98TQ1

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    Justin Kubatko @jkubatko

    Grant Hill averaged at least 20 points, five rebounds, and five assists per game in five of his first six NBA seasons. The only players to match or exceed that are Oscar Robertson, Larry Bird, and LeBron James. #18HoopClass https://t.co/KED0qwGJhf

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    Grant Hill Is IN!

    Bleacher Report NBA @BR_NBA

    Night night big man 😴 https://t.co/ZrXpWLmlaY

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    NBA TV @NBATV

    "I don't think I could have dreamed that up in my imagination. It was phenomenal." - @heydb on what it was like to be honored by the @hoophall #18HoopClass https://t.co/B2iPvUINzV

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    SportsCenter @SportsCenter

    2x MVP. 8x All-Star. 2018 Basketball Hall of Fame inductee. Steve Nash was a maestro on the court. https://t.co/8ghZyaVFDE

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    NBA TV @NBATV

    After battling illness @RealJasonKidd is here with car seat in hand! #18hoopclass https://t.co/eN9d0ZdNZr

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    NBA TV @NBATV

    Ray Allen shares what it was that made him work so hard over the course of his career. #18HoopClass https://t.co/vSwDWjdQKv

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    NBA TV @NBATV

    "Just to be with this class, I am very honored to be apart of it." @RealJasonKidd shares his thoughts on being enshrined with @CaseyStern #18HoopClass https://t.co/UcfXPKCr0F

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    Basketball HOF @Hoophall

    #18HoopClass member @katiesmith30. 😁 https://t.co/ogXBo732wr

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    Arizona Diamondbacks @Dbacks

    A big congrats to @Suns legends Steve Nash, Grant Hill, and Jason Kidd on their inductions to the Basketball Hall of Fame tonight! #AllAZ #18HoopClass https://t.co/7PktYRdZdz

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    Ballislife.com @Ballislife

    Steve Nash’s segment from the NBA Anklebreakers DVD! https://t.co/os5KQFzh6y

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    Maryland Basketball @TerrapinHoops

    Tonight, the eyes of the basketball world will be on Lefty Driesell as he’s enshrined in the @Hoophall. Follow live on @NBATV at 7 pm. #LeftyWeek✌️ https://t.co/3da1NdxmAi

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    One of the Game's Greatest Guards

    Maurice Cheeks is top 100 in NBA history in steals (fifth), assists (13th), field goal percentage (56th), games (75th), minutes (79th), and Wins Over Replacement Player (83rd).

    NBA History @NBAHistory

    2018 #18HoopClass member Mo Cheeks! https://t.co/7frc4ZPmFn

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    NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA

    NBA champion ✅ 10x NBA All-Star ✅ Hall of Fame ✅ J-Kidd will forever be in the history books. https://t.co/jYVxYGaPUG

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    Phoenix Suns @Suns

    .@realgranthill33 talking about the Phoenix connection between five of tonight's inductees! #18HoopClass https://t.co/2dLyRWdLye

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    NBA History @NBAHistory

    Dino Radja! #18HoopClass https://t.co/2xxz7kgedX

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    The Ringer @ringer

    These four #NBA greats will make their way into the @HoopHall today. Rank ’em. #18HoopClass https://t.co/RHqOfguzdl

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    NBA History @NBAHistory

    1995 Co-Rookies of the Year ➡️ #18HoopClass! Jason Kidd x @realgranthill33! https://t.co/1CL3D6vWku

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    Basketball HOF @Hoophall

    Looking fresh #18HoopClass 👌🔥 https://t.co/SMOjvKESGz