On Friday, Sept. 7, 13 people were inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. The 2018 class was headlined by Ray Allen, Grant Hill, Jason Kidd and Steve Nash, and included the likes of Maurice Cheeks, Dino Radja and Tina Thompson.
MORE: Meet the 2018 Hall of Fame class
Here's what some of the biggest stars in the NBA have been saying about the 2018 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony on social media...
On way to Springfield. So proud of my guys nashy and jkidd. It’s an honor to say I played with two hall of famers! Unfortunately neither was in their prime....
— Dirk Nowitzki (@swish41) September 6, 2018
Dirk on his friendship with Nash: “Here, my first couple of years (with the Mavs) he always took me out of the hotels and out of my home so I wouldn’t get home sick. And he introduced me to a lot of his friends in his circle and I’m really thankful for that and I owe him a lot.”
— Dwain Price (@DwainPrice) September 7, 2018
More Dirk about Nash: "He’s smart, he’s funny, he’s just a good dude. He’s got a huge heart, he’s always fitting in stuff for the community, always up for a good time, for jokes. There’s never really a dull moment with him.”
— Dwain Price (@DwainPrice) September 7, 2018
Congratulations to all the 2018 Hall Of Fame inductees! #18HoopsClass #NBA #HOF pic.twitter.com/Ribq5RM4km
— Chris Bosh (@chrisbosh) September 7, 2018
Congrats to my brother Ray Allen on the hall of fame nod. Much deserved!
— Chris Bosh (@chrisbosh) September 7, 2018
I played with a lot of great players in my NBA career but one of my favorite players of all time is/was Mr Ray Allen. Congrts on getting that HOF jacket my brother. Well deserved! P.S thanks again for hitting that corner 3!!!!
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) September 7, 2018
.@paulpierce34 has nothing but love for Ray Allen on his Hall of Fame induction day. pic.twitter.com/4JJeU6Rv34
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 7, 2018
Congratulations to this year’s @Hoophall #18HoopClass!! Your impact on the game knows no boundaries 🙏🏾
— Chris Paul (@CP3) September 7, 2018
Congratulations to the entire 2018 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement class including @IamTinaThompson, Charles "Lefty" Driesell, Dino Radja, Charlie Scott, Ora Mae Washington, Rod Thorn, Rick Welts, and Katie Smith! What an amazing honor.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) September 7, 2018
Ridding with my brother @SteveNash all night long!!
— Leandro Barbosa (@TheBlurBarbosa) September 8, 2018
Congrats my man, thank you for your legacy!!! #18HoopClass @Hoophall #DimeForNash pic.twitter.com/xjYxAxuxX1
“You had to bring that up? I’m still trying to get over that one.” 😂
— NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) September 7, 2018
Arizona alum @SteveKerr recalls @SteveNash and Santa Clara upsetting the Wildcats. @TheAndyKatz pic.twitter.com/8L8UYYGRWT
Congrats to Jason Kidd !!
— Jaylen Brown (@FCHWPO) September 8, 2018
When it came to a ton of attention surrounding one player, Jason Kidd was ahead of the game.
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) September 8, 2018
Welcome to the Hall of Fame. pic.twitter.com/ec9VSzcmKO
Congrats to @SteveNash and @realgranthill33!! Two of the greatest teammates, mentors and men I've had the honor of playing with #18HoopHall @NBA #legends pic.twitter.com/IKt4bDaE7C
— Goran Dragić (@Goran_Dragic) September 8, 2018
Congratulations #RayAllen on the Hall Of Fame nod. Well deserved! It is a pleasure and a dream to call you a teammate and a friend. #18hoopclass #NBA #HOF pic.twitter.com/9K7hZIUgLa
— Chris Bosh (@chrisbosh) September 8, 2018
A little late but congrats to all the 2018 @Hoophall inductees. Took the game to another place & we are all better for it. @SteveNash , Ray Allen, @realgranthill33 @RealJasonKidd, @RickWelts - looked up to you, played against you, worked with you…enjoy your moment and thank you!
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) September 8, 2018
Mo Cheeks congrats on making the HOF I was honored playing with you good dude!! pic.twitter.com/kr2Ol6ZrEF
— Kenny Anderson (@chibbs_1) September 8, 2018
For more on the 2018 Basketball Hall of Fame, check out our full recap.
