Countdown! The 2025 Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place at 7 AM on the 7th, led by Anthony Howard.

The 2025 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony will commence at 7 AM Beijing time on September 7th. Prior to the event, the inductees were presented with their Hall of Fame jackets and rings.

Below is the official list of the 2025 Hall of Fame inductees along with their personal biographies—

2008 USA Men’s Olympic Basketball Team (Team)

Nominators: Kidd, Wade, Bosh, Corangelo, Boeheim, Schaushevsky

Under the leadership of General Manager Jerry Colangelo, the 2008 USA Men’s Olympic Basketball Team restored America’s dominant status in global basketball. Colangelo rebuilt the team by securing long-term commitments from NBA players. The team achieved a perfect 8-0 record at the Beijing Olympics, winning the gold medal with an average winning margin of 27.9 points per game.

The 12-player roster included Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, Chris Paul, Jason Kidd, Deron Williams, Carmelo Anthony, LeBron James, Dwight Howard, Tayshaun Prince, Chris Reid, Carlos Boozer, and Chris Bosh, coached by Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski. After the USA team only earned bronze in 2004, this squad was dubbed the “Redeem Team” and defeated Spain 118-107 in the gold medal game.

Carmelo Anthony (Player)

Nominators: Wade, Iverson

Anthony is a 10-time NBA All-Star and one of the most prolific scorers of his era during a 19-year NBA career (2003-2022). As a freshman in 2003, he led Syracuse University to its first-ever NCAA basketball national championship and was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four. He was then selected third overall in the first round by the Denver Nuggets.

He averaged 22.5 points per game over his career, ranking 10th on the NBA all-time scoring list with 28,289 points. Anthony was a 6-time NBA All-NBA Team member and a key player on the USA team that won three Olympic gold medals (2008, 2012, 2016). He led the league in scoring in the 2012-13 season with 28.7 points per game and was named to the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team in 2021.

Dwight Howard (Player)

Nominators: Wilkins, Parish, Rodman, Ewing (Note: O’Neal may also appear)

Howard was a dominant force on both ends of the court throughout his 18-year career. He was an 8-time NBA All-Star, 3-time Defensive Player of the Year (2009-11), and selected to 8 All-NBA Teams.

Known as “Superman,” he led the NBA in rebounds 5 times and blocks twice. With 14,627 rebounds, he ranks 10th all-time, and with 2,228 blocks, he ranks 13th. Howard led the Orlando Magic to the 2009 NBA Finals and later won a championship with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020. A 2008 Olympic gold medalist, he was drafted first overall in 2004 straight out of high school by the Magic.

Danny Crawford (Referee)

Nominators: Isiah Thomas, Tim Hardaway

During a 32-year career (1985-2017), Danny Crawford was one of the most respected NBA referees. He officiated over 2,000 regular-season games, 300 playoff games, and 30 NBA Finals games. He was assigned to the NBA Finals for 23 consecutive seasons, including his final game—the 5th game of the 2017 NBA Finals. Crawford also officiated many historic games, such as the Dream Team’s first Olympic game in 1992 and multiple NBA All-Star Games. Before joining the NBA, he refereed in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Billy Donovan (Coach)

Nominators: Chicks, Pitino

Donovan is a two-time NCAA national champion coach who achieved unparalleled success at the University of Florida (1996-2015). He led the Florida Gators to back-to-back national titles in 2006 and 2007 and reached the Final Four four times. Across his tenures at Florida and Marshall University (1994-96), he amassed over 500 wins.

After college success, Donovan moved to the NBA, coaching the Oklahoma City Thunder (2015-20) and the Chicago Bulls (2020-present), winning over 400 games. A former point guard under Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino at Providence College, Donovan was named SEC Coach of the Year three times and inducted into the College Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016.

Sue Bird (Player)

Nominators: Oriema, Swin Cash

Sue Bird is widely regarded as one of the greatest point guards in basketball history. She won four WNBA championships (2004, 2010, 2018, 2020) while playing 21 seasons (2002-22) with the Seattle Storm. Bird was selected to 13 All-Star games, a record, and was recognized as one of the top 25 players in WNBA history during the 2021 “W25” celebration.

Bird leads the WNBA in career wins (333), games played (580), assists (3,234), and minutes played (18,079), earning five All-WNBA First Team selections. Internationally, she won five Olympic gold medals and five FIBA World Cup medals with Team USA. At the University of Connecticut, Bird led the Huskies to two NCAA championships (2000, 2002), won the Naismith College Player of the Year award in 2002, and was the first overall pick in the 2002 WNBA draft.

Sylvia Fowles (Player)

Nominators: Lindsay Whalen, Katie Smith

Fowles is a four-time Olympic gold medalist who won two WNBA titles with the Minnesota Lynx (2015, 2017), earning Finals MVP honors both times. Upon retirement, she was the WNBA’s all-time rebounding leader (4,006 boards) and was honored during the 2021 “W25” celebration.

The 2017 WNBA MVP, Fowles was an 8-time All-Star and 4-time Defensive Player of the Year (2011, 2013, 2016, 2021). Over her 15-year career, she averaged 15.7 points and 9.8 rebounds per game. She had a stellar college career at LSU, leading the Tigers to four consecutive Final Fours and was the second overall pick in the 2008 draft. Her number 34 jersey was retired by both LSU and the Minnesota Lynx.

Maya Moore (Player)

Nominators: Lindsay Whalen, Swin Cash, Kachins, Augustus, Oriema

Moore, in her seven-season career (2011-18), led the Minnesota Lynx to four WNBA championships (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017) before stepping away from basketball to focus on criminal justice reform. She was a six-time All-Star, 2014 WNBA MVP, 2013 Finals MVP, and five-time All-WNBA First Team honoree. Moore was also recognized as one of the top 25 players in WNBA history during the 2021 “W25” celebration.

The 2011 WNBA draft first overall pick, Moore excelled at the University of Connecticut, winning the Naismith Women’s College Player of the Year twice (2009, 2011), leading the Huskies to undefeated seasons in 2008-09 and 2009-10, and securing two NCAA national championships. Internationally, she earned two Olympic gold medals (2012, 2016) and two FIBA World Cup gold medals (2014, 2018).

Micky Arison (Team Owner)

Nominators: Mourning, Riley, Wade

Since acquiring the Miami Heat in 1995, Arison has led the team to three NBA championships (2006, 2012, 2013) and seven Eastern Conference titles. Under his leadership, the Heat have featured many legendary players, including Hall of Famers Ray Allen, Chris Bosh, Tim Hardaway, Alonzo Mourning, Shaquille O’Neal, Gary Payton, Dwyane Wade, as well as current superstars LeBron James and Jimmy Butler. With Arison as owner, Pat Riley as president, and Erik Spoelstra as head coach, the franchise is known for its stable culture and outstanding achievements.

Arison’s influence extends beyond basketball through his philanthropy and dedication to the Miami community.