NBA players, stars react to Allen Iverson's Hall of Fame election

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After Allen Iverson was elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame class of 2016, the NBA community paid tribute for the former 76ers star.

Iverson met high expectations after being selected with the No. 1 pick of the 1996 draft by winning the Rookie of the Year award. He was named the 2001 NBA MVP and finished his career with the seventh highest scoring average and ranked 12th all-time in steals and 23rd in points.

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Shaquille O'Neal, Tom Izzo, Jerrry Reinsdorf, Sheryl Swoops and Yao Ming were also elected to the Naismith Basketball of Fame class of 2016.

Here is a look back at how SI remembered Iverson's career after he retired in 2013.

Players reacted to the Hall of Fame induction news on social media:

Congrats to @alleniverson on being elected to the Hall - one of the greatest to ever rep the Sixers & play the game
— Jahlil Okafor (@JahlilOkafor) April 4, 2016

Only one Allen Iverson.
— 🏁 Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) April 4, 2016

.@NerlensNoel3 on @alleniverson getting into #HallOfFame: "Who else? Who else was going to be in there [instead of him]? ...
— Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) April 4, 2016

...He's one of the greatest to ever do it."
— Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) April 4, 2016

Congrats @SHAQ n @alleniverson on getting the call from @Hoophall. Headaches on the court for me, much ❤️ off of it. pic.twitter.com/k8WYPSctz2
— Reggie Miller (@ReggieMillerTNT) April 4, 2016

Congrats to my boy- Allen Iverson! Could shoot, fast, crazy handles, but your heart was the most impressive. Enjoy your day #thehall
— Chris Webber (@realchriswebber) April 4, 2016

BubbaChuck...I tried to do everything like him from the braids (0 hang time btw) to the sleeve… https://t.co/ejVBxiTeTa
— Anthony Morrow (@MrAnthonyMorrow) April 4, 2016

#Sixers Brown: Iverson 'was hard-core Philly with the way he played. He was a fierce competitor. He's remarkable.'
— Tom Moore (@TomMoorePhilly) April 4, 2016

Congrats to "The Answer" @alleniverson on being a member of the Naismith Basketball #HallofFame. Well deserved. pic.twitter.com/GADvvm6JId
— Steve Smith (@steve21smith) April 4, 2016

Congratulations to @alleniverson on being elected to the @Hoophall! #16HoopClass
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 4, 2016

A.I. said "I wasn't a point guard, I was a killer!" Facts!!! https://t.co/pH5R8e1gSf
— Pooh JETer (@PoohJeter) April 4, 2016

Had to support @alleniverson on his @Hoophall hall of fame announcement today in Houston. Well deserved!!! #VAHoops pic.twitter.com/ztURqw7gXs
— grant hill (@realgranthill33) April 4, 2016