Even though the NBA Hall of Fame induction ceremony isn’t until tomorrow, the inductees attended a press conference in preparation for the big night. You know, politics. Actually, all but one of the inductees, because apparently Allen Iverson missed his flight and had to catch a later one.
Hearing AI missed his first flight to Springfield for the HOF events today & had to catch a later one because… AI
— Liberty Ballers (@Liberty_Ballers) September 8, 2016
Allen Iverson is here. Just slipped on Hall of Fame jacket. Said he was late from "personal situation" #hoophall16 pic.twitter.com/63yqStTfyB
— Michael Lee (@MrMichaelLee) September 8, 2016
Regardless, at the press conference, Yao Ming attempted to have the red jacket adorned on him like everyone else. But it wasn’t happening because, you know, he’s seven and half feet tall. To help out, Shaq stepped in and put the jacket on for him.
Yao Ming, with a Shaq assist. pic.twitter.com/sywJNM2DLh
— Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) September 8, 2016
Such a standup guy. Sure, it was a phenomenal photo opportunity and Shaq’s never been one to shy away from the camera, but it’s also nice to see a retired player helping a former opponent out. What the game’s all about.
Also, if you were wondering how big that jacket is in comparison to a regular dude.
SHAQ's @Hoophall jacket! #16HoopClass pic.twitter.com/M7qFWXm2qB
— NBA (@NBA) September 8, 2016
[h/t SB Nation]