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The Mid-Range Theory Podcast: Hall of Fame thoughts

Published Jun. 30, 2017 6:28 p.m. ET

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On Episode 4 of The Mid-Range Theory podcast, Tommy Dee and Ian Levy discuss the recent Hall of Fame inductions of Shaquille O’Neal, Allen Iverson, and Yao Ming.

One of the greatest Hall of Fame classes of all-time merits plenty of discussion. FanSided’s Senior NBA editor Ian Levy (@HickoryHigh) and SNY.tv and OG contributor Tommy Dee (@ThomasCDee) talk about the speeches and press conferences, the legacy of each player, as well as where Shaq ranks among some of the NBA’s greatest big men.

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Ian talks about his journey to Springfield and Allen Iverson’s travel issues
The myth of Iverson’s cultural impact hurting the game of basketball and how it impacted him mentally (2:35)
Iverson had never been to the Hall of Fame prior to his induction proving it’s more an idea than a location (6:48)
What’s Iverson’s legacy? (8:45)
Shaquille O’Neal’s legacy and iconic moments on the playing side (12:04)
Yao Ming and his role in the globalization of the NBA (17:45)
Active players as potential Hall of Famers (23:00)
Bosh, Pierce, Carter, McGrady’s Hall of Famey peak, Carmelo, Pau,
Previewing Sports Illustrated’s Top 100 list (28:45)

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