The newest inductees into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame were officially honored Sunday, highlighted by a few notable moments.
The 2024 class included Vince Carter, Chauncey Billups, Michael Cooper, Simon Augustus and Doug Collins. Jerry West was recruited for his work as a shareholder, and focused largely on his work with the Los Angeles Lakers as an executive. West became the first three-time inductee into the hall.
This year’s edition also included the introduction of four superfans to the James F. Goldstein SuperFan Gallery – Billy Crystal, Alan Horowitz, Spike Lee, and Jack Nicholson.
There was no shortage of sound bites and memorable moments during the concert in Springfield, Massachusetts. Here’s a look at some of the highlights from the 2024 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Family love between Carter and Tracy McGrady
Vince Carter talks about the love and support he received from his cousin Tracy McGrady 🤞
📺 #24Hop Class The award ceremony is on NBA TV pic.twitter.com/3jf2UgtkEj
– NBA (@NBA) October 14, 2024
Cooper shows his appreciation for the West
“The crest. The symbol of our game. He was a friend and a mentor. I owe him more than he can understand.”@showtime cooper Expressing his gratitude to the great Jerry West 💜 pic.twitter.com/188jF58cDI
– Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) October 14, 2024
Billups is welcomed into Detroit, thanks to Grandma
Chauncey gives Detroit a fitting welcome in his Hall of Fame induction speech ❤️ pic.twitter.com/BVHvGDmoIw
-Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) October 13, 2024
“We did it, Grandma, we did it.”
Chauncey Billups with a very important thank you to his late grandmother ❤️ pic.twitter.com/jitOZ7oP5e
– NBA (@NBA) October 13, 2024
Wise words from Collins
“In my life, if I look at my career, I’ve never been afraid of failure.”
Doug Collins with a message about growing from his failures 💯
📺 #24Hop Class The award ceremony is on NBA TV pic.twitter.com/tvftGGzzTl
– NBA (@NBA) October 13, 2024
For the love of the game ❤️🔥#24Hop Class Recruiter Doug Collins gives an honest message about what the game of basketball means to him. 🙌 pic.twitter.com/OTZ1RJ1Jfc
– NBA (@NBA) October 13, 2024
Laker greats show support for West
Laker greats are in Springfield to honor the late Jerry West at @hovoval For the third unprecedented time 💜💛 pic.twitter.com/RLeiKxFeHK
– NBA (@NBA) October 13, 2024
August shows her voice
Simone Augustus began her Hall of Fame speech with a song dedicated to her home in Baton Rouge, LA 🎵 pic.twitter.com/t2ppHEGBNp
– EspnW (@espnW) October 14, 2024
Carter offers congratulations to the class
“From now on, they won’t say your first and last name without saying…Hall of Fame.”
Vince Carter ended his induction speech by congratulating everyone #24Hop Class 👏 pic.twitter.com/Kg2GonicYo
– NBA (@NBA) October 14, 2024
