Rick Welts Inducted: 2018 Player Stats: Born:  January 21, 1953 Seattle, Washington, U.S. Position: CEO League: NBA College: University of Washington Rick Welts is one of the most influential executives in NBA history, known for transforming the league’s marketing and global presence. Serving as president and CEO of the Phoenix Suns and later the Golden State Warriors, Welts helped build …

Ora Mae Washington Inducted: 2018 Player Stats: Born: January 23, 1898 Caroline County, Virginia, U.S. Died: December 21, 1971 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Position: Center Forward College: NA Ora Mae Washington was one of the most accomplished and groundbreaking athletes of the early 20th century, dominating both women’s basketball and tennis long before opportunities were equal. From the 1930s to the …

Dino Rađa Inducted: 2018 Player Stats: 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Born:  24 April 1967 Split, SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia Position: Power forward College: KK Split Dino Rađa was one of the most skilled and accomplished big men to emerge from Europe, leaving a lasting impact both in the NBA and internationally. A talented scorer …

Charlie Scott Inducted: 2018 Player Stats: 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Born:  December 15, 1948 New York City, New York, U.S. Position: Shooting guard Point guard College: North Carolina (1967–1970) Charlie Scott was a dynamic scoring guard who made history both on and off the court. A trailblazer as the first Black scholarship athlete at …

Tina Thompson Inducted: 2018 Player Stats: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 178 lb (81 kg) Born:  February 10, 1975 Los Angeles, California, U.S. Position: Power forward College: USC (1993–1997) Tina Thompson was a trailblazer in women’s basketball and one of the greatest players in WNBA history. As the first-ever draft pick in WNBA history (1997), she quickly set the …

Steve Nash Inducted: 2018 Player Stats: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 178 lb (81 kg) Born:  7 February 1974 Johannesburg, South Africa Position: Point guard College: Santa Clara (1992–1996) Steve Nash was a visionary point guard who redefined NBA offense with his pace, precision, and unselfishness. Known for his elite passing, basketball IQ, and deadly shooting, Nash was the …

Jason Kidd Inducted: 2018 Player Stats: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Born:  March 23, 1973 San Francisco, California, U.S. Position: Point guard College: California (1992–1994) Jason Kidd was one of the greatest point guards in NBA history, known for his elite court vision, rebounding, and tenacious defense. From the moment he entered the league in …

Grant Hill Inducted: 2018 Player Stats: 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Born: October 5, 1972 Dallas, Texas, U.S. Position: Shooting guard College: Duke (1990–1994) Grant Hill entered the NBA with sky-high expectations, and for much of his early career, he delivered as one of the league’s brightest stars. A versatile forward with elite court vision, …