Watch Allen Iverson's Full Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speech

From Michael Jordan to Biggie Smalls, the All-Star thanks them all.

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NBA All-Star Allen Iverson joined the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday night and the retired basketball legend gave quite the emotional speech. Iverson compared his first game against Michael Jordan to a Chappelle’s Show skit, tearfully thanked his former Georgetown coach John Thompson for saving his life, called out those who crossed him, and expressed his gratitude for Biggie Smalls and Jadakiss. The most “shocking” part of the night is when Iverson showed up in a suit instead of his usual jeans, T-shirt, fitted hat and jewelry. Check out the video above.

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