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Don Haskins
Inducted:
1997
Coach Stats
Born
March 14, 1930
Enid, Oklahoma, U.S.
Died
September 7, 2008
El Paso, Texas, U.S.
Position
Coach
College
University of Texas at El Paso
Don Haskins, famously known as "The Bear," was a legendary figure in basketball history, revered as much for his social impact as his tactical brilliance. Haskins spent 38 years as the head coach at Texas Western College (now UTEP), where he built a program based on defensive intensity and "no-nonsense" discipline. Haskins is most celebrated for the 1966 NCAA Championship, a watershed moment in American history.
In the final against the top-ranked, all-white Kentucky team, Haskins made the groundbreaking decision to start five African American players for the first time in a title game. This 72–65 victory shattered the myth that Black athletes could not succeed in a disciplined, team-oriented system and accelerated the integration of college sports and the NBA. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1997.
Haskins' Awards and Honors
- 1966 NCAA National Champion
- College Basketball Hall of Fame (2006)
- John Bunn Award (2007 - Lifetime Achievement)
- NCAA University Division tournament (1966)
- 7 WAC regular season (1970, 1983–1987, 1992)
- 4 WAC tournament (1984, 1986, 1989, 1990)
- 2× WAC Coach of the Year (1983, 1987)
NCAA Teams
Texas Western / UTEP (1961–1999)
NCAA Stats
Total Career Wins:
719
Overall Record:
719–353 (.671)
NCAA Championships:
1 (1966)
Conference Championships:
7 (WAC Regular Season)
NCAA Tournament Berths:
14
Winning Seasons:
32 (out of 38)
Tournaments:
14–13 (NCAA)
4–6 (NIT)
Don Nelson
Inducted:
2012
Player/Coach Stats
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
210 lb (95 kg)
Born:
May 15, 1940
Muskegon, Michigan, U.S.
Position:
Small forward
Coach
College:
Iowa (1959–1962)
Don Nelson, built a legacy as both a player and one of the most innovative coaches in NBA history. As a forward, he played 14 seasons, most notably with the Boston Celtics, winning five NBA Championships and becoming known for his reliability, hustle, and clutch shooting. Transitioning to coaching, Nelson became a trailblazer, introducing strategies such as the “point forward” role and emphasizing spacing and versatility.
Across a coaching career that spanned more than three decades, he amassed 1,335 wins, making him the NBA’s all-time winningest coach at the time of his retirement. His ability to adapt, experiment, and get the best out of his players left a lasting influence on modern basketball. Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012, Nelson’s combined accomplishments as a champion player and a record-setting coach stand as a rare dual achievement in league history.
Nelson's Awards and Honors
- 5× NBA champion (1966, 1968, 1969, 1974, 1976)
- Third-team All-American – AP, NABC, UPI (1962)
- 3× NBA Coach of the Year (1983, 1985, 1992)
- 2× NBA All-Star Game head coach (1992, 2002)
- Top 10 Coaches in NBA History
- Top 15 Coaches in NBA History
NBA Records
- One of few individuals with championships as a player and record-setting success as a coach
- Revolutionized NBA offense with creative, modern systems
- Key part of Celtics dynasty and one of basketball’s most influential coaches
NBA Teams
As a player:
Chicago Zephyrs (1962–1963)
Los Angeles Lakers (1963–1965)
Boston Celtics (1965–1976)
As a coach:
Milwaukee Bucks (1976,1976–1988)
Golden State Warriors (1988–1995, 2006–2010)
New York Knicks (1995–1996)
Dallas Mavericks (1997–2005)
NBA Draft:
1962: 3rd round, 17th overall pick
Chicago Zephyrs
Number Worn:
44, 20, 19
NBA Stats
Season Played:
14 (1962–1976)
Games Played:
1,053
Points:
10,898 (10.3 ppg)
Rebounds:
5,192 (4.9 rpg)
Assists:
1,526 (1.4 apg)
Coaching Career:
1976–2010
Career Wins:
1,335
Career Losses:
1,063
Winning Percentage:
.557
Doug Collins
Inducted:
2024
Player Stats
Stats:
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
180 lb (82 kg)
Born:
July 28, 1951 (age 73)
Christopher, Illinois, U.S.
Position:
Shooting guard
College:
Illinois State (1970–1973)
Doug Collins made his mark on the NBA as both a talented player and a respected coach. Drafted first overall in the 1973 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers, Collins was a skilled shooting guard known for his smooth mid-range game and high basketball IQ.
He played his entire career with the 76ers, forming a strong backcourt duo with Julius Erving and helping lead the team to the 1977 NBA Finals.
Collins' playing career was cut short by injuries, but he transitioned into coaching, where he found lasting success. He served as head coach for the Chicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons, Washington Wizards, and Philadelphia 76ers, mentoring stars like Michael Jordan and Grant Hill.
His deep understanding of the game also made him a respected broadcaster. Whether as a player, coach, or analyst, Collins left a lasting impact on the NBA.
Collins' Awards and Honors
- 4× NBA All-Star (1976–1979)
- Consensus first-team All-American (1973)
- AP honorable mention All-American (1972)
- 2× First-team All-Midwestern (1971, 1972)
- USA Olympic Team (1972, Silver Medalist)
NBA Teams
Philadelphia 76ers 1973–1981
NBA draft:
1973: 1st round, 1st overall pick
Philadelphia 76ers
Numbers Worn:
20
NBA Stats
Seasons:
8
Games Played:
415
Points:
7,427 (17.9 ppg)
Rebounds:
1,339 (3.2 rpg)
Assists:
1,368 (3.3 apg)
FG%
45.8
FT%
83.3
Drazen Dalipagic
Inducted:
2004
Player Stats
6 ft 5.75 in (1.97 m)
235 lb (107 kg)
Born
27 November 1951
Mostar, PR Bosnia and Herzegovina,
FPR Yugoslavia
Died
25 January 2025
Belgrade, Serbia
Position
Small forward
College
NA
Drazen Dalipagic was one of Europe’s greatest scorers and a defining figure of international basketball. Nicknamed “Praja,” he built a legendary career across Yugoslavia and Italy, known for his smooth shooting, basketball IQ, and clutch scoring. Dalipagic starred for Partizan Belgrade, Real Madrid, and Virtus Bologna, becoming a dominant force in European competitions during the 1970s and 1980s.
On the international stage, he was a cornerstone of the Yugoslav national team, helping it win Olympic, World Cup, and European Championship gold medals. His ability to score from anywhere on the floor made him one of the most feared players of his era. Dalipagić’s impact went beyond trophies, as he helped elevate European basketball’s global reputation.
His excellence and lasting influence were recognized with induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2004, cementing his place among the sport’s all-time greats.
Dalipagic's Awards and Honors
- 4× FIBA European Selection (1978, 1981 2×, 1982)
- 2× Yugoslav League champion (1976, 1979)
- Yugoslav Cup winner (1979)
- 2× FIBA Korać Cup champion (1978, 1979)
- 2× FIBA Korać Cup Finals Top Scorer (1974, 1978)
- FIBA EuroBasket MVP (1977)
- FIBA World Cup MVP (1978)
- FIBA World Cup Top Scorer (1978)
Teams
Partizan (1971–1980)
Carrera Venezia (1980–1981)
Real Madrid (1982–1983)
A.P.U. Udine (1983–1985)
Glaxo Verona (1988–1989)
Crvena Zvezda (1990–1991)
National Team:
Yugoslavia
NBA Draft:
1973: undrafted
Number Worn:
14, 15
Stats
Club career points:
Over 30,000 points
EuroLeague career average:
~24 points per game
National Team:
243 Appearances (3,700 points)
National Team Scoring:
15.2 ppg (All-time leading scorer)
Italian League Scoring:
33.2 ppg (Average over 241 games)
Olympic Medals:
3 (Gold 1980, Silver 1976, Bronze 1984)
World Cup Medals:
4 (Gold 1978, Silver 1974, Bronze 1982, 1986)
Drazen Petrovic
Inducted:
2002
Player Stats
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
195 lb (88 kg)
Born
22 October 1964
Šibenik, SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia
Died
7 June 1993
Denkendorf, Germany
Position:
Shooting guard
College:
NA
Drazen Petrovic, known as the "Mozart of the Parquet," was a revolutionary figure who shattered the stereotype that European guards couldn't succeed in the NBA. A 6'5" scoring machine from Croatia, Petrović was already a legendary figure in Europe—having once scored 112 points in a single game for Cibona Zagreb—before joining the NBA in 1989.
After a frustrating start with the Portland Trail Blazers, he was traded to the New Jersey Nets, where he blossomed into one of the league's elite shooters and a fierce competitor who famously never backed down from Michael Jordan.
His #3 jersey was retired by the Nets in 1993, and he was posthumously inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2002.
Petrovic's Awards and Honors
- FIBA Hall of Fame (2007)
- All-NBA Third Team (1993)
- 2x Olympic Silver Medalist (1988, 1992)
- Olympic Bronze Medalist (1984)
- 2x EuroLeague Champion (1985, 1986)
- FIBA World Championship MVP (1986)
- FIBA European Selection (1987)
- 4x Euroscar Award (1986, 1989, 1992, 1993)
- Spanish League Top Scorer (1989)
- Spanish Cup winner (1989)
- Spanish Cup Final Top Scorer (1989)
NBA Teams
Portland Trail Blazers (1989–1991)
New Jersey Nets (1991–1993)
NBA Draft
1986: 3rd round, 60th overall pick
Portland Trail Blazers
Numbers Worn
4, 9, 10, 5, 44, 3
NBA Stats
Seasons:
4 (1989–1993)
Games Played:
290
Game Started:
149
Points:
4,461 (15.4 ppg)
Rebounds:
669 (2.3 rpg)
Assists:
701 (2.4 apg)
Points Per Game:
15.4
Field Goal (%):
50.6%
Free Throw (%):
84.1%
All-NBA Selection:
Third Team (1993)
Dutch Dehnert
Inducted:
1969
Stats
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
210 lb (95 kg)
Born
April 5, 1898
New York City, New York, U.S.
Died
April 20, 1979
Far Rockaway, New York, U.S.
Position
Forward/Center
College
NA
Dutch Dehnert was one of professional basketball's earliest stars and a pioneer of the center position. His playing career unfolded in the 1910s, 1920s, and 1930s, long before the foundation of the BAA or NBA (though he later briefly coached the Cleveland Rebels during the BAA's inaugural 1946–47 season). Standing 6'1" and weighing 210 pounds, Dehnert was a physical, defensive anchor and the focal point of the world-famous Original Celtics barnstorming team.
He is universally recognized as the pioneer of "the pivot play" (the foundation of modern post play), a tactical revolution that permanently altered basketball offensive strategy. With his physical strength, vision, and unselfish passing, Dehnert anchored four consecutive ABL championships across two franchises.
For his game-changing tactical innovation and dominance during basketball's early era, he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a player in 1969.
Dehnert's Awards and Honor
- EBL champion (1922)
- 4× ABL champion (1927–1930)
- All-Time Pro Stars First Team (1945)
- WPBT champion (1941 as coach)
- Star player for the Original Celtics
NBA Teams
Original Celtics (1926–1928)
NBA Records
Playing career:
1926–1930
Playing Era:
Pre-NBA professional basketball
Team Captain:
Original Celtics
ABL champion:
4 (1927–1930)
Pennsylvania State League Champion:
2 (1920,1921)
BAA Coach:
Cleveland Rebels (1946–47)
Dwight Howard
Inducted:
2025
Player Stats
6 ft 10in (2.08m)
265 lb (120kg)
Born:
December 8, 1985
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Position:
Center / Power Forward
College:
Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy
Dwight Howard was one of the most dominant centers and defensive players of his generation, known for his extraordinary athleticism, rebounding, shot-blocking, physical strength and presence around the basket. Selected first overall by the Orlando Magic in the 2004 NBA Draft, Howard quickly developed into an elite defensive force and became the centerpiece of Orlando's run to the 2009 NBA Finals.
He earned 08 consecutive NBA All-Star selections and became the first player in NBA history to win 03 consecutive Defensive Player of the Year awards. Howard also led the NBA in rebounding 05 times and blocks twice. He later won an NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020. Across an 18-year NBA career, Howard recorded 19,485 points, 14,627 rebounds, and 2,228 blocks.
He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2025.
Howard's Awards and Honors
- Olympic Gold Medalist with USA (2008)
- FIBA Americas Championship Gold Medalist with USA (2007)
- FIBA World Championship Bronze Medalist with USA (2006)
- National High School Player of the Year (2004)
- First-team Parade All-American (2004)
- Mr. Georgia Basketball (2004)
- First player to win three consecutive Defensive Player of the Year awards
- Led the NBA in rebounding five times and blocks twice
NBA Records
- 5× All-NBA First Team (2008–2012)
- All-NBA Second Team (2014)
- 2× All-NBA Third Team (2007, 2013)
- 3× NBA Defensive Player of the Year (2009–2011)
- 4× NBA All-Defensive First Team (2009–2012)
- NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2008)
- NBA All-Rookie First Team (2005)
- 5× NBA rebounding leader (2008–2010, 2012, 2013)
- 2× NBA blocks leader (2009, 2010)
NBA Teams
Orlando Magic (2004–2012)
Los Angeles Lakers (2012–2013, 2019-2020,2021-2022)
Houston Rockets (2013–2016)
Atlanta Hawks (2016–2017)
Charlotte Hornets (2017–2018)
Washington Wizards (2018–2019)
Philadelphia 76ers (2020–2021)
NBA Draft:
2004: 1st round,1st overall pick
Orlando Magic
Number Worn:
12, 39
NBA Stats
Seasons Played:
18
Games Played:
1,242
Game Started:
1,078
Points:
19,485 (15.7 ppg)
Rebounds:
14,627 (11.8 rpg)
Assists:
1,676 (1.3 apg)
Blocks:
2,228 (1.8 bpg)
Field Goal %:
58.7%
Free Throw %:
56.7%
Points Per Game:
15.7
NBA Champion:
1× (2020)
NBA All-Star:
8× (2007–2014)
Dwyane Wade
Inducted:
2023
Player Stats
Born:
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
220 lb (100 kg)
Died:
January 17, 1982
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Position:
Shooting guard
College:
Marquette (2001–2003)
Dwyane Wade is one of the greatest shooting guards in NBA history, known for his explosive athleticism, clutch performances, and leadership on and off the court.
Drafted 5th overall by the Miami Heat in 2003, Wade quickly became the franchise cornerstone. In just his third season, he led Miami to its first NBA championship, earning Finals MVP honors in 2006.
Over a 16-season career, mostly with the Heat, he won three NBA titles (2006, 2012, 2013) and was a 13-time NBA All-Star. Wade was renowned for his fearless drives, mid-range mastery, and elite shot-blocking for a guard. Off the court, he became a respected voice on social issues and a successful entrepreneur.
Wade retired in 2019 as Miami’s all-time leader in points, assists, and steals. His No. 3 jersey was retired by the Heat, and he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2023, solidifying his legacy as a modern NBA icon.
Wade's Awards and Honors
- 3 retired by Miami Heat
- Consensus first-team All-American (2003)
- Third-team All-American – SN (2002)
- Conference USA Player of the Year (2003)
- 2× First-team All-Conference USA (2002, 2003)
- 3 retired by Marquette Golden Eagles
NBA Records
- 3× NBA champion (2006, 2012, 2013)
- NBA Finals MVP (2006)
- 13× NBA All-Star (2005–2016, 2019)
- NBA All-Star Game MVP (2010)
- 2× All-NBA First Team (2009, 2010)
- 3× All-NBA Second Team (2005, 2006, 2011)
- 3× All-NBA Third Team (2007, 2012, 2013)
- 3× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2005, 2009, 2010)
- NBA scoring champion (2009)
- NBA All-Rookie First Team (2004)
- NBA 75th Anniversary Team
NBA Teams
Miami Heat 2003–2016
Chicago Bulls 2016–2017
Cleveland Cavaliers 2017–2018
Miami Heat 2018–2019
NBA draft:
2003: 1st round, 5th overall pick
Miami Heat 2018–2019
Numbers Worn:
3, 9
NBA Stats
Career Seasons
16
Games Played
1,054
Points Per Game
22.0
Rebounds Per Game
4.7
Assists Per Game
5.4
Steals Per Game
1.5
Blocks Per Game
0.8
Field Goal %
48.0%
3-Point %
29.3%
Free Throw %
76.5%
Player Efficiency Rating (PER)
23.5
Win Shares
120.7
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