Legends Immortalized: Celebrating the Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025

A Star-Studded 2025 Induction Class

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has unveiled its 2025 induction class, a constellation of basketball royalty whose achievements have forever altered the landscape of the sport. This year's honorees represent the pinnacle of professional, collegiate, and international basketball excellence.

NBA Icons Take Their Place Among Legends

Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard headline the North American committee selections, having carved their names deep into NBA history:

Anthony's 19-year career featured:
- 22.5 PPG and 6.2 RPG averages
- 10× All-Star selections
- 2013 scoring champion
- Member of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team
Howard dominated both ends of the court with:
- 15.7 PPG and 11.8 RPG averages
- 8× All-Star and All-NBA selections
- 3× Defensive Player of the Year
- 2020 NBA champion with the Lakers

The 2008 U.S. Olympic 'Redeem Team' also earns enshrinement, marking the first Olympic team inducted since the 1992 Dream Team.

WNBA Greats Rewriting History Books

Women's basketball pioneers Sue Bird, Maya Moore, and Sylvia Fowles enter together, having collectively:

Won 10 WNBA championships
Earned 27 All-Star selections
Claimed 3 MVP awards
Set numerous league records

Bird's unprecedented 20-year career with the Seattle Storm saw her become the WNBA's all-time leader in games, assists, and minutes played.

Coaching and Contributing Legends

Billy Donovan: Transitioned successfully from back-to-back NCAA championships at Florida to NBA coaching success
Danny Crawford: Officiated an incredible 2,000+ regular season and 30 NBA Finals games
Micky Arison: Guided the Miami Heat to three NBA championships as managing partner

Enshrinement Weekend Details

The basketball world will gather September 5-6, 2025 for:

September 5: Tip-Off Celebration at Mohegan Sun featuring jacket and ring presentations
September 6: Official enshrinement ceremony in Springfield, Massachusetts