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Barkley, Thompson Also to Present

by Matthew O'Brien
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Naismith Hall of Fame Inducts Its Greatest Class Ever
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More surprising news about the presenters for this year’s HOF inductees. The Deseret News reports:

Sloan asked Charles Barkley — who always had a fun rivalry with the Jazz during his career with the Sixers, Suns and Rockets — to introduce him at Friday night’s event.
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Another surprise selection: Michael Jordan picked North Carolina State product David Thompson — over his North Carolina coach, Dean Smith.

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