Chris Mullin was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday night, and the former Golden State Warriors' star was sure to remember his New York roots during his speech. While Mullin spent a lot of time talking about his Warriors and Indiana Pacers' tenure, his most striking moments came when he talked about his roots.
Chris Mullin Thanks Lou Carnesecca, Several Others In Hall Of Fame Speech
Mullin grew up in Brooklyn, and was a New York City kid at heart. He thanked his youth coaches for helping give him the confidence and opportunities that may not have been afforded to kids in other places in the world. When it came time to decide where to go to college, Mullin said it was an “easy decision” to head to St. John’s. Along with Mark Jackson, Mullin helped build the Red Storm into a power before being drafted by the Warriors. He stayed true to his roots by having his former St. John’s coach, Lou Carnesecca, be his presenter.
Mullin’s Hall of Fame speech was very typical of his grace and humility. His game was smooth, and so was his induction into the Hall of Fame. You can watch Mullin’s full speech here.
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