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This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 4 January 2025. Main article: List of members of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, located in Springfield, Massachusetts, honors players who have shown exceptional skill at basketball, all-time great coaches, referees, and other major ...
Bill Russell (left) and Wilt Chamberlain (center), who voted as players, were selected as two of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History. Michael Jordan was active at the time of the announcement of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History. Shaquille O'Neal was the last active member of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History.
Artis Gilmore Sr. (born September 21, 1949) is an American former professional basketball player who played in the American Basketball Association (ABA) and National Basketball Association (NBA). Gilmore was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on August 12, 2011.
He was named to the All-NBA Second Team four times and to the All-NBA Defense First Team on two occasions. [7] His number 25 jersey was retired by the Bullets franchise in 1986, months before his death. [8] [9] Johnson was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010. [10]
Thurmond was named a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1985, one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History, [2] and part of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021. [ 3 ] Known to fans as " Nate the Great ", [ 4 ] Thurmond has had his No. 42 jersey retired by both the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers .
Averaged 17.4 points per game on 50.1% shooting during his NBA career; Michigan Sports Hall of Fame; Houston Sports Hall of Fame [17] First Basketball player from the University of Michigan to go into Naismith Hall of Fame. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame [18]
He was an eight-time selection to the NBA All-Defensive Team, including five times on the first team. He was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 1987. In 2024, it was announced that Cooper would be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. [1] Following his Hall of Fame induction, the Lakers retired his No. 21 ...
Lovellette was inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in 1982. Lovelette had his #16 jersey retired by the University of Kansas. Lovelette was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1988. As of 2018, Lovellette is the only player from the 1952 NBA draft to make the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.