George GervinInducted:1996 Player Stats 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Born April 27, 1952 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Position Small forward Power forward College Eastern Michigan (1970–1972) George “The Iceman” Gervin was the personification of cool on a basketball court. Standing 6’7″ with a lanky frame and an effortless stride, Gervin transformed scoring into an art form. …
Magic JohnsonInducted: 2002 Player Stats 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Born: August 14, 1959 Lansing, Michigan, U.S. Position: Point guard College: Michigan State (1977–1979) Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. is arguably the greatest point guard to ever play the game. A 6’9″ “point-forward” before the term was popularized, Magic possessed the size of a power forward …
Drazen PetrovicInducted: 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. …
Larry BrownInducted: 2002 Player Stats 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 165 lb (75 kg) Born September 14, 1940 New York City, New York, U.S. Position: Coach College: North Carolina (1960–1963) Larry Brown is a coaching nomad and a “basketball savant” whose career is defined by an unparalleled ability to turn losing franchises into winners. He holds a unique place …
Harlem GlobetrottersInducted:2002 Notable Players Marques Haynes Goose Tatum Ermer Robinson Wilbert King Louis Pressley Nathaniel Clifton Sam Wheeler Vertes Ziegler Coach Abe Saperstein Founder and owner Abe Saperstein The Harlem Globetrotters are one of the most influential teams in basketball history, transforming the sport into a global spectacle while showcasing elite skill. Founded in 1926, the team blended high-level basketball …
Lute Olson Inducted: 2002 Player Stats Born: September 22, 1934 Mayville, North Dakota, U.S. Died: August 27, 2020 Tucson, Arizona, U.S. Position: Coach College: University of Arizona Robert Luther “Lute” Olson was a master program-builder and one of the most respected tacticians in college basketball history. While he is often associated with the NBA due to the staggering number of …
Kay Yow Inducted: 2002 Player Stats Born: March 14, 1942 Gibsonville, North Carolina, U.S. Died: January 24, 2009 Cary, North Carolina, U.S. Position: Coach College: NA Sandra Kay Yow was a pioneering force and a symbol of resilience in the world of basketball. While she is celebrated as a “contributor” to the global game, she was primarily a master tactician …
Moses Malone Inducted: 2001 Player Stats 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 260 lb (118 kg) Born: March 23, 1955 Petersburg, Virginia, U.S. Died: September 13, 2015 Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. Position: Center College: University of Maryland Moses “Chairman of the Boards” Malone was a relentless, blue-collar force who revolutionized the center position through sheer tenacity and offensive rebounding. He made …
