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Although one of the best Hall of Fame inductions has come to an end, its memories are going to live on. One such wholesome HoF moment was Dwyane Wade showing his profound love for Allen Iverson. The 3-time champion’s heart-touching speech was a treat to watch. Now, The Answer has given a wholesome response to Wade, though, on his social media. Highlighting the moments from the event, Iverson did not fail to show his gratitude with a video and some iconic pictures.?

Wade stole the spotlight previously with his near-thirty-minute heartwarming speech. Sharing how AI influenced his game, the Miami Heat legend gave the 48-year-old some chills. Well, now it’s Iverson’s turn!?

Allen Iverson relives the special HOF event with Dwyane Wade

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AI has always been in the spotlight. However, when Wade revealed that the Sixers legend will present him in the Hall of Fame, Iverson became the talk of the town. Considering the similarities in both of their games, it’s only fair that The Answer stood by his side. Anyhow, the moment was more emotional than fans expected.?

After it was revealed Iverson will be presenting Wade into the Hall of Fame, the Heat legend shared on his Twitter,?“One of the main reasons I wear number 3”, to justify his decision. Wade also revealed in another interview,?“It was important to me that I touched the culture when I did this.”

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Though the event is done and dusted, the 2001 MVP wanted to relive the moments.

Iverson shared an Instagram post recently from the HoF weekend. He captioned, “Oh what a night! I will cherish this moment forever… Well Deserved! Love you for life lil bro! Congrats! 2023 Hall of Famer @dwyanewade.”

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He shared some heartwarming pictures from the night. There was a throwback picture with Dwyane Wade which made the post more touching.?

Clearly, the emphasis was always on the “culture”.?

Wade and Iverson’s love for the “culture”

AI has not just influenced the game, but the looks of basketball players as well!

The early 2000s was the start of a stylish era and all the credits must go to AI. Braids, tattoos, arm sleeves, earrings, etc. were a part of Iverson’s famous look. The influence was so high that it turned into a tradition that NBA players continue to follow even today.?

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Wade also shared in his speech, “I wore an arm sleeve because of AI…you are the culture”.?Not just Wade, but the majority of the NBA started to wear an arm sleeve because of the Sixers legend.?

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