Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Sue Bird and More Named to Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025

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US Olympic Team Featuring LeBron James, Kobe Bryant Makes Hall of Fame

The '92 team, hailed as "the Dream Team," fielded 11 Hall of Fame players (only one-time All-Star big man Christian Laettner didn't make the grade) and was guided by three Hall of Fame coaches.

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Newsweek

Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Officially Names Class of 2025 Inductees

The 2008 roster was coached by Duke legend Mike Krzyzewski and was led by NBA greats LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Kobe Bryant as well as two members of the Hall of Fame Class of 2025 in Howard and Anthony.

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Carmelo Anthony reveling in his Hall of Fame moment: ‘No better than this’

The college basketball national champion, 10-time NBA All-Star and three-time Olympic gold medalist was joined in the 2025 class by Dwight Howard, WNBA legends Sue Bird, Maya Moore and Sylvia Fowles, Chicago Bulls coach and two-time college basketball champion Billy Donovan, Miami Heat owner Micky Arison and NBA referee Danny Crawford.

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Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, 'Redeem Team' and WNBA stars headline 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame class

Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in September. The two will be part of the "Redeem Team," which won a gold medal at the 2008 Olympic Games. Sue Bird and Maya Moore, both of whom are four-time WNBA champs and two-time NCAA champs, join Anthony and Howard.

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Carmelo Anthony Says 'Burden' Is Lifted After Being Elected to Basketball Hall of Fame

Carmelo Anthony says he feels like a "burden" has been lifted off his shoulders. Anthony is one of five individual players who made it in, along with Dwight Howard, Sue Bird, Maya Moore and Sylvia Fowles. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced the full 2025 class on Saturday.

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Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame: Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Sue Bird and more named to Class of 2025

The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2025. Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Sue Bird, Maya Moore and Sylvia Fowles are among the honorees. Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan, Miami Heat owner Micky Arison and referee Danny Crawford also make the list.

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Dwight Howard Becomes Emotional After Election As First-Ballot Hall of Famer

Dwight Howard was recently inducted into the Orlando Magic's Hall of Fame. He will now go into the Basketball Hall of Famer after a storied 18-year NBA career. Howard was an eight-time All-Star, five-team All-NBA first team.

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Former Rockets Dwight Howard, Carmelo Anthony named to 2025 Naismith Hall of Fame class

Dwight Howard and Carmelo Anthony will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2025. Howard spent three seasons with the Houston Rockets. Anthony spent a portion of the 2018-19 season with the Denver Nuggets and New York Knicks. Both will be elected immediately upon becoming eligible.

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Sources: Howard to Basketball HOF on 1st ballot

Dwight Howard has been elected as a first-ballot member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Howard was an eight-time All-Star, eight- time All-NBA, three-time Defensive Player of Year, a 2020 NBA champion and won one Olympic gold medal with Team USA. He averaged 15.7 points and 11.8 rebounds in 18 NBA seasons.

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Anthony, Bird to enter basketball Hall of Fame

Carmelo Anthony, Sue Bird and Dwight Howard to be inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame. Anthony is one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history, scoring 28,289 points. Bird is a five-time Olympic gold medallist who played for the Seattle Storm.

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Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Sue Bird, Maya Moore headline 2025 Hall of Fame inductees

The 2025 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame class was announced Saturday. Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Sue Bird, Maya Moore and Dwight Howard were inducted. Anthony is one of the greatest scorers the game has ever seen. Howard was a dominant force on the court for much of a decade.

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Dwight Howard name drops obscure NBA veteran as ‘most physical’ match-up ever

Dwight Howard will be inducted into the 2025 Naismith Hall of Fame. Howard shared his most physical matchup with Nikola Pekovic on the Dan Patrick Show. Howard beat the Minnesota Timberwolves forward all eight times they played each other. The Washington Wizards star is one of the most dominant big men of his era.

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Dwight Howard will be coached by Nick Young in final professional basketball season

Dwight Howard will play his final season of professional basketball in the BIG3 league. He will play for the Los Angeles Riot as a Player-Captain under head coach Nick Young. Howard will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025.

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Dwight Howard Makes Special Request Amid Hall of Fame Induction

Dwight Howard will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2025. Howard was drafted No. 1 overall by the Orlando Magic in 2004. During his 18-year run in the NBA, Howard had the opportunity to suit up for the Philadelphia 76ers. Other notable inductees include Carmelo Anthony and WNBA legend Sue Bird.

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Dwight Howard Reportedly Elected to 2025 Basketball HOF Class with Carmelo Anthony

Carmelo Anthony will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2025. He was selected by the Orlando Magic with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2004 NBA draft. He played for seven teams including the Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Lakers and Washington Wizards.

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