The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has officially revealed its Class of 2025, honoring a new group of legends in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Among those selected for this prestigious recognition are former NBA icons Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard, along with the celebrated 2008 U.S. Olympic men`s basketball team, known as the `Redeem Team,` which both Anthony and Howard were part of.
The Class of 2025 also includes WNBA stars Sue Bird, Maya Moore, and Sylvia Fowles, legendary Chicago Bulls coach and two-time NCAA champion Billy Donovan, Miami Heat`s managing general partner Micky Arison, and seasoned NBA referee Danny Crawford.
This year`s award recipients feature notable figures such as George Blaha, Clark Kellogg, Michelle Smith, Adrian Wojnarowski, and Jeff Twiss.
The complete list of nominees from both the North American and women`s committees was initially presented in December. The highly anticipated announcement of the 2025 class took place on April 5th during the NCAA men`s Final Four in San Antonio.
The enshrinement weekend is scheduled to commence on September 5th at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, featuring a tipoff celebration and awards gala. This event will include the presentation of Class of 2025 jackets and rings, as well as the annual Hall of Fame Awards. The formal enshrinement ceremony will follow on September 6th in Springfield at the Hall of Fame itself.
Class of 2025 Hall of Famers
North American Committee
Carmelo Anthony (Player)
- Averaged 22.5 points and 6.2 rebounds per game throughout his 19 NBA seasons with teams including the Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers, and Los Angeles Lakers.
- Recognized as a 10-time All-Star, six-time All-NBA selection, and the 2013 NBA scoring champion.
- Achieved the 2003 NCAA tournament championship and named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.
Danny Crawford (Referee)
- Dedicated 32 years to his NBA refereeing career.
- Officiated in over 2,000 regular-season games.
- Participated in 300 playoff games and 30 NBA Finals games, including an impressive streak of 23 consecutive NBA Finals appearances.
Billy Donovan (Coach)
- A two-time NCAA champion coach.
- Accumulated 502 NCAA wins and 399 NBA wins.
- Named co-Coach of the Year by the NBCA in 2020.
Dwight Howard (Player)
- Averaged 15.7 points and 11.8 rebounds per game over 18 seasons in the NBA, playing for teams such as the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Washington Wizards, and Philadelphia 76ers.
- An eight-time NBA All-Star, eight-time All-NBA honoree, and three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year.
- Won an NBA championship with the Lakers in 2020.
2008 US Olympic Men`s Basketball Team
- Gold medal winners at the Beijing Olympics.
- Maintained an undefeated 8-0 record throughout the tournament.
- Achieved an average margin of victory of 27.9 points.
Women`s Committee
Sue Bird (Player)
- Averaged 11.7 points and 5.6 assists per game across 20 seasons with the Seattle Storm.
- A 13-time All-Star. Holds the WNBA records for games played (580), assists (3,234), and minutes played (18,080). Eight-time All-WNBA selection. Named 2002 Naismith College Player of the Year.
- Four-time WNBA champion and two-time NCAA champion.
Sylvia Fowles (Player)
- Averaged 15.7 points and 9.8 rebounds per game in 15 seasons with the Chicago Sky and Minnesota Lynx.
- The 2017 WNBA MVP, eight-time All-Star, eight-time All-NBA selection, and four-time WNBA Defensive Player of the Year.
- Two-time WNBA champion.
Maya Moore (Player)
- Averaged 18.4 points and 5.9 rebounds per game over eight seasons with the Minnesota Lynx.
- The 2014 WNBA MVP, six-time All-Star, and seven-time All-WNBA honoree.
- Four-time WNBA champion, two-time NCAA champion, and two-time Olympic gold medalist.
Contributors Committee
Micky Arison (Owner)
- Owner of the Miami Heat since 1995.
- Presided over three NBA championship wins.
- Led the Heat to seven NBA Finals appearances.
Recent Hall of Fame Classes
2024: Seimone Augustus, Dick Barnett, Chauncey Billups, Vince Carter, Doug Collins, Michael Cooper, Walter Davis, Harley Redin, Bo Ryan, Herb Simon, Charles Smith, Michele Timms, Jerry West
2023: Gene Bess, Pau Gasol, David Hixon, Gene Keady, Dirk Nowitzki, Tony Parker, Gregg Popovich, Dwyane Wade, Becky Hammon, Gary Blair, Jim Valvano, 1976 U.S. Women`s Olympic Team
2022: Sonny Boswell, Swin Cash, Larry Costello, Hugh Evans, Manu Ginobili, Tim Hardaway, Del Harris, Lou Hudson, Bob Huggins, Inman Jackson, George Karl, Radivoj Korac, Albert Pullins, Theresa Shank-Grentz, Marianne Stanley, Lindsay Whalen
2021: Val Ackerman, Rick Adelman, Chris Bosh, Bob Dandridge, Lowell Fitzsimmons, Howard Garfinkel, Yolanda Griffith, Lauren Jackson, Clarence Jenkins, Toni Kukoc, Pearl Moore, Paul Pierce, Bill Russell, Ben Wallace, Chris Webber, Jay Wright
2020: Patrick Baumann, Kobe Bryant, Tamika Catchings, Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett, Kim Mulkey, Barbara Stevens, Eddie Sutton, Rudy Tomjanovich
2019: Al Attles, Carl Braun, Charles `Chuck` Cooper, Vlade Divac, Bill Fitch, Bobby Jones, Sidney Moncrief, Jack Sikma, Tennessee A&I teams from 1957 to 1959, Wayland Baptist University teams of 1982-84, Teresa Weatherspoon, Paul Westphal
2018: Ray Allen, Maurice Cheeks, Charles `Lefty` Driesell, Grant Hill, Jason Kidd, Steve Nash, Tina Thompson, Dino Radja, Charlie Scott, Ora Mae Washington, Rod Thorn, Rick Welts, Katie Smith
2017: Robert Hughes, Tracy McGrady, Bill Self, Rebecca Lobo, Muffet McGraw, Mannie Jackson, Tom Jernstedt, Jerry Krause, Zack Clayton, Nick Galis, George McGinnis
2016: Zelmo Beaty, Darell Garretson, Allen Iverson, Tom Izzo, John McClendon, Yao Ming, Shaquille O`Neal, Cumberland Posey, Jerry Reinsdorf, Sheryl Swoopes
