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Former 76ers star Maurice Cheeks makes tearful entry to basketball hall of fame

Fellow Hall of Famer Julius Erving patted the emotional Cheeks on the shoulder while the former Sixers star wiped his eyes.

Maurice Cheeks (left) is hugged by fellow Hall of Famer Julius Erving as he becomes emotional during his induction speech at the Basketball Hall of Fame Friday night.
Maurice Cheeks (left) is hugged by fellow Hall of Famer Julius Erving as he becomes emotional during his induction speech at the Basketball Hall of Fame Friday night.Read moreELISE AMENDOLA