NBA Legends: Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard

The 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame class includes two NBA greats, Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard. Both players have left an indelible mark on the league with their remarkable careers.

• Carmelo Anthony: Known for his scoring prowess, Anthony has 10 All-Star appearances and six All-NBA nods. He led the New York Knicks to their only 50-win season between 2000 and 2024 and has a rich legacy with USA Basketball.
• Dwight Howard: Howard's dominance in his early years with the Orlando Magic earned him three Defensive Player of the Year awards and multiple All-NBA first team selections. Despite a less stellar latter part of his career, his early achievements solidify his Hall of Fame status.

WNBA Icons: Sue Bird, Sylvia Fowles, and Maya Moore

This year's WNBA class is historic, featuring three of the league's all-time greats.

• Sue Bird: With 19 seasons under her belt, Bird is the WNBA's all-time leader in assists and games played. She led the Seattle Storm to four championships and remained an elite player into her 40s.
• Sylvia Fowles: Fowles, a four-time Defensive Player of the Year, dominated the paint on both ends of the court. She retired as one of the league's top rebounders and earned eight All-WNBA appearances.
• Maya Moore: Moore's career, though brief, was incredibly impactful. She won four championships with the Minnesota Lynx and was a key figure in social justice efforts, helping overturn a wrongful conviction.

Shared Olympic Legacy

All five inductees have significant Olympic achievements, further cementing their legacies.

• Carmelo Anthony: Three-time Olympic gold medalist.
• Dwight Howard: Part of the 2008 USA Basketball 'redeem team'.
• Sue Bird: Five-time Olympic gold medalist.
• Sylvia Fowles: Four-time Olympic gold medalist.
• Maya Moore: Two-time Olympic gold medalist.

This year's Hall of Fame class is a testament to the enduring impact these players have had on basketball, both domestically and internationally.