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Later, Shaq explained that his bravado was only his attempt to savor every moment of the experience. She declined, but only because she said Shaq wouldn't "show me the money."

Swoopes told a story of Shaq promising her $1 million if she would fake a fall during the class' walk to the stage. Shaq grabbed the jacket and gleefully assumed the role of impromptu butler for his fellow big man. Then, when he was seated on the dais, Shaq sprung to his feet and relieved Doleva, who was struggling to reach the massive shoulders of the 7-foot-6 Ming. He again drew all eyes to him during Thursday's jacket ceremony for the inductees.Īfter he slipped on his custom orange blazer, Shaq theatrically waved off Hall of Fame president and CEO John Doleva, clearing the way for the man who once called himself "The Big Aristotle" to strut solo across the stage as camera bulbs flashed. O'Neal, a four-time NBA champion and seventh on the all-time scoring list, was always must-watch television for what the 7-footer did both on and off the court. But some years some of them do stand out." "It's true that each year we think it's a great class.

"I think it's an extraordinary class," Colangelo told The Associated Press. Hall of Fame chairman Jerry Colangelo, a 2004 inductee, said it might be one of the top five classes he has seen. Joining them in the 10-member class will be NBA and international star Yao Ming, longtime Michigan State coach Tom Izzo, WNBA star Sheryl Swoopes, NAIA coaching legend John McLendon (posthumous), former referee Darell Garretson (posthumous), executive Jerry Reinsdorf, ABA star Zelmo Beaty (posthumous) and early African-American pioneer Cumberland Posey (posthumous). Shaquille O'Neal and Allen Iverson headline the Class of 2016 which will be enshrined Friday night. (AP) - The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame will soon welcome two of the sport's game-changing stars - one big and one small.