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Michael Jordan congratulated Allen Iverson on making the Hall of Fame with a huge hug

The 2016 Basketball Hall of Fame class was announced on Monday in Houston ahead of Villanova’s win vs. North Carolina in the NCAA championship game.

Allen Iverson was there at NRG Stadium for the announcement, and another Hall of Famer, Michael Jordan, was also in the house to support UNC. Afterwards, the two exchanged a hug as Jordan gave a hearty congrats to A.I. to welcome him to the HOF club.

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MJ came and just showed Chuck love… MAJOR!!!

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Real recognize real. That is an Instagram video for the history books.

Iverson reposted the video with the caption, “Me and the best that ever did it!!!”

Apr 4, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Basketball hall of fame inductees Allen Iverson, Tom Izzo and Jerry Reinsdorf during halftime of the championship game of the 2016 NCAA Men's Final Four between the Villanova Wildcats and the North Carolina Tar Heels at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Photo: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 4, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Michael Jordan in attendance during the first half in the championship game of the 2016 NCAA Men's Final Four between the North Carolina Tar Heels and Villanova Wildcats at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

Photo: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

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