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Iverson recalls Lue step-over during Hall of Fame speech

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Allen Iverson thanked everybody and their mother during his extended Hall of Fame speech Friday.

Even Tyronn Lue got a shoutout, as Iverson dredged up memories of his famous step-over from the 2001 NBA Finals.

He went on to share a story of how he and Lue became friends after making that highlight.

"I remember after that series, he went to Washington, and uh, he got paid. So, somebody was at the free-throw line, and I said (to Lue), 'Look man, if you don't stop fouling like that we're gonna be fighting out here.'

"He said, 'Whatever, whatever,' and I said, 'Only reason you got that little $5 million per year is for running around after me.'

"The man looked at me and said what I would have said: 'Thank you.'

"We've been like this ever since," Iverson said, crossing his fingers to signal their bond.

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