He was one of the greatest competitors who stepped on the court and made sure his impact was felt on both sides of the ball. He is ranked 4th on the NBA’s career points list (33,643). We congratulate posthumously 5x NBA Champion Kobe Bryant.
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The Hall of Fame joins the rest of the basketball world in mourning the untimely passing of Kobe Bryant, a nominee for this year’s
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and an icon of the game. We offer our sincerest condolences to the Bryant Family and those affected by this tragedy.
This man knew what it took to win games. He is the only player in NBA History with 1,000 or more wins with one team. He is ranked in the top 10 for NBA all-time rebounds and block leaders. We congratulate 5x NBA Champion Tim Duncan.
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Today marks the 129th birthday of the game we celebrate and cherish! Thank you Dr. James Naismith and Happy Birthday Basketball! 🏀🎂
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The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame joins the world in mourning the passing of Dikembe Mutombo, a giant on the court whose stature was even larger off it. One of the NBA’s greatest defenders who led the league in blocked shots for five consecutive years, Mutombo’s tireless
A 21-year NBA veteran and 15x NBA All-Star, he was widely regarded for his passion and intensity on the court. He is ranked 4th in all-time minutes played (50,418). We congratulate NBA Champion Kevin Garnett.
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The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame joins the world in mourning the passing of Dikembe Mutombo, a giant on the court whose stature was even larger off it. One of the NBA’s greatest defenders who led the league in blocked shots for five consecutive years, Mutombo’s tireless
She was named to the WNBA Top 20 Players in the leagues 20-year history in 2016. In her 14-year career she was a 10x All-Star, 4x Olympic gold medalist and all-time leaders in steals. We congratulate WNBA Champion Tamika Catchings.
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Today we mourn the passing of legendary Hall of Famer Bill Walton. He was a true friend to the Hall and a persistent champion for what the sport can accomplish in the lives of those who play.
Our sincere condolences to his family and friends. Bill’s contributions to the NBA and
Congratulations to 8x
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, 1998-99 Rookie of the Year and the only player in
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to play in four different decades,
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inductee Vince Carter.
It all started 132 years ago today in a small gymnasium at Springfield College.
To our GOAT Dr. James Naismith, thank you for creating a lifetime of memories for basketball fans around the world.
Happy Birthday Basketball. 🏀🎂
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The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jerry West. As a player and an executive, his profound impact on the game of basketball is matched only by his character and integrity. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family and friends in
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Tonight we make it official.
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3:30 PM ET: Hall of Fame Awards Celebration & Gala (ESPN)
5:30 PM ET: Class of 2020 Enshrinement Ceremony (ESPN)
“Joining the Celtics was a dream come true as a historian of the game. To be a part of a tradition, I could not have asked for anything better. I am happy that I could create some history for one of the greatest’s sports franchises ever.” –
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“I don’t think there is a better person than Michael Jordan to stand beside me tomorrow. Michael has impacted my life in every way possible.” – Toni Kukoc
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Today we mourn the passing of legendary Hall of Famer Bill Walton. He was a true friend to the Hall and a persistent champion for what the sport can accomplish in the lives of those who play.
Our sincere condolences to his family and friends. Bill’s contributions to the NBA and
She is the first person in NCAA history male or female, to win a national championship as a player, assistant coach and head coach. We congratulate 3x National Champion Coach Kim Mulkey.
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Congratulations Lauren Jackson, 7-time
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All-Star, 3-time WNBA MVP, 2-time WNBA Champion, WNBA Finals MVP, WNBA Defensive Player of the Year and
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honoree.
A 7x Big Ten Coach of the Year with 17 NCAA tournament appearances, he is also a 2013 Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame inductee. Congratulations to
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inductee Gene Keady.
He spent 34 consecutive seasons with the Houston Rockets organization as a player, assistant coach and head coach. He’s the man who taught us, “Don’t ever underestimate the heart of a champion!” We congratulate 2x NBA Champion Rudy Tomjanovich.
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