The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has officially unveiled its Class of 2025, and it’s a star-studded group featuring NBA greats, WNBA legends, a championship-winning coach, a respected referee, and an iconic Olympic team. 

From Carmelo Anthony’s scoring brilliance to Sue Bird’s unmatched leadership and the dominance of Dwight Howard in the paint, this year’s class captures the diversity and global reach of basketball excellence.

NBA and WNBA legends take center stage

Headlining the inductees are Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard, two of the defining players of their generation. Anthony, a 10-time All-Star and NCAA champion, retires as one of the most prolific scorers in league history and a member of the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team. Howard, meanwhile, dominated as a defensive anchor with three Defensive Player of the Year awards, eight All-Star nods, and an NBA championship to his name.

Joining them is a historic trio from the women’s game: Sue Bird, Maya Moore, and Sylvia Fowles. Bird, widely considered one of the greatest point guards ever, built a legacy of championships at every level, from UConn to the WNBA to Team USA. Moore’s four WNBA titles and two NCAA championships are matched only by her profound impact off the court as a social justice advocate. Fowles, a two-time WNBA champion and league MVP, cemented her status as one of the most dominant bigs in women’s basketball.

Coaching, Officiating, and Leadership honored

The class also features Billy Donovan, who etched his name in college basketball history with back-to-back NCAA titles at Florida before transitioning to a successful NBA coaching career. On the officiating side, Danny Crawford earns enshrinement after three decades as one of the league’s most respected referees, including 23 consecutive NBA Finals appearances.

Recognizing the contributions of executives, Micky Arison, longtime owner of the Miami Heat, was also inducted for his role in building one of the NBA’s most successful franchises.

The Redeem Team joins the Hall

Adding to the star power, the 2008 U.S. Men’s Olympic “Redeem Team” was enshrined as a unit. Led by Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and several of this year’s inductees, the team restored American dominance on the international stage by capturing gold in Beijing, leaving a lasting impact on global basketball.

Full List of 2025 Inductees

• Carmelo Anthony (Player)
• Dwight Howard (Player)
• Sue Bird (Player)
• Maya Moore (Player)
• Sylvia Fowles (Player)
• Billy Donovan (Coach)
• Danny Crawford (Referee)
• 2008 U.S. Men’s Olympic Team (Team)
• Micky Arison (Contributor/Executive)

This year’s enshrinement showcases the full spectrum of basketball greatness – scoring icons, defensive stalwarts, groundbreaking women’s stars, and figures who shaped the game from the sidelines and beyond.