A star studded class will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend to take their place in basketball history.
It will be a busy weekend of activities to commemorate the class of 2023 that kicks off on Friday, Aug. 11 at Mohegan Sun before the enshrinement ceremony takes place on Saturday in Springfield.
This year’s class, which was announced in April, includes Gene Bess, Pau Gasol, David Hixon, Gene Keady, Dirk Nowitzki, Tony Parker, Gregg Popovich and Dwyane Wade, Gary Blair and Becky Hammon.
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Here’s a full rundown of events for the weekend.
FRIDAY AUGUST 11TH AT MOHEGAN SUN CASINO
Autograph Session 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM – Mohegan Sun, Convention Center
The kickoff event for Enshrinement Weekend will allow ticket holders to receive one autograph per class member. Only one outside item per ticket holder is permitted.
Press Conference – 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (NBATV) – Mohegan Sun, Cabaret
Media availability for the Hall of Fame Class of 2023 is only available to the credentialed media.
Tip-Off Celebration & Awards Gala – 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM – (NBATV) – Mohegan Sun
The Class of 2023 and the Hall’s annual award winners will be celebrated at this event with the Class of 2023 rings and Hall of Fame jackets being presented.
SATURDAY…