The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame has announced the candidates for the Class of 2025, featuring notable first-time nominees such as Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers and former NBA stars like Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard.
Other nominees include WNBA legends Sue Bird and Maya Moore, along with coaches like Billy Donovan and Mark Few. The final selections will be revealed during the 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend.
Rivers, a former All-Star player and successful coach, has a strong chance of induction, highlighted by his championship win with the Boston Celtics in 2008.