Top Candidates for the Basketball Hall of Fame

The following players are contenders for the Basketball Hall of Fame, but haven't been selected yet. As of 2025, players become eligible three years after their last season.

Players are ranked according to their Legends Score, which is a simple measure of a player's individual career accolades. Tap on other column headers to sort by name, position, or eligible year.

NBA Players

Player	Pos	Eligible	Legends Score	Avg/Year
Chris Paul	G	2029	61	3.05
Blake Griffin (1x Finalist)	F-C	2026	22	1.83
Anfernee Hardaway	G-F	2014	20	1.43
Derrick Rose	G	2027	17	1.13
LaMarcus Aldridge	F-C	2025	16	1.07
Kevin Johnson (4x Finalist)	G	2006	16	1.33
Marques Johnson (5x Finalist)	F-G	1996	16	1.33
Jermaine O'Neal	C-F	2018	16	0.94
Mack Calvin	G	1987	15	1.36
Shawn Kemp	F-C	2009	15	1.15
Doug Moe	F-G	1978	15	3.75
Marc Gasol	C	2025	14	1.17
James Silas	G	1988	14	1.56
Maurice Lucas	F-C	1994	13	1
Alvin Robertson	G	2002	13	1.18
Mark Eaton	C	1999	12	1.2
Mark Price	G	2004	12	1.09
Jimmy Jones	G	1983	11	1.22
Tom Chambers	F-C	2004	10	0.63
DeMarcus Cousins	C-F	2025	10	0.91
Donnie Freeman	G	1982	10	1.25
Joakim Noah	C	2024	10	0.83
Gus Williams	G	1993	10	0.91
Ron Boone	G-F	1987	9	0.75
Andre Iguodala	F-G	2026	9	0.5
Warren Jabali	G-F	1981	9	1.5
Larry Jones	G-F	1980	9	1
Bob Love	F	1983	9	0.9
Bob Netolicky	F-C	1982	9	1.13
Billy Paultz	C-F	1991	9	0.64
Latrell Sprewell	G	2011	9	0.75
Deron Williams	G	2021	9	0.82
Gilbert Arenas	G	2017	8	0.8
Vin Baker	F-C	2012	8	0.67
Darel Carrier	G	1979	8	1.6
Larry Foust (2x Finalist)	C-F	1968	8	0.73
Joe Johnson	G-F	2025	8	0.4
Freddie Lewis	G	1983	8	0.8
Cedric Maxwell	F	1994	8	0.8
Willie Wise	F	1984	8	1
Metta World Peace	F	2021	7	0.41
Marvin Barnes	F-C	1986	7	1.4
Otis Birdsong	G	1995	7	0.64
Glen Rice	F	2010	7	0.5
Truck Robinson	F-C	1991	7	0.7
Brandon Roy	G	2018	7	1.17
Bruce Bowen	F	2015	6	0.5
Marcus Camby	C-F	2018	6	0.38
Tyson Chandler	C	2024	6	0.33
Phil Chenier	G	1987	6	0.67
Terry Cummings	F	2006	6	0.35
Brad Daugherty	C	2000	6	0.86
Shawn Marion	F	2019	6	0.4
Dan Roundfield	F-C	1993	6	0.55
Peja Stojaković	F	2016	6	0.5
Norm Van Lier	G	1985	6	0.67
John Wall	G	2026	6	0.5
Buck Williams (2x Finalist)	F-C	2004	6	0.38
Elton Brand	F-C	2020	5	0.31
Archie Clark	G	1982	5	0.56
Larry Johnson	F	2007	5	0.56
Eddie Jones	G-F	2014	5	0.38
Larry Kenon	F	1989	5	0.56
Rudy LaRusso	F-C	1975	5	0.56
Fat Lever	G	2000	5	0.45
Don Ohl	G	1976	5	0.56
Jim Paxson	G-F	1996	5	0.5
Rajon Rondo	G	2025	5	0.33
Gene Shue (2x Finalist)	G	1970	5	0.56
Ralph Simpson	G-F	1986	5	0.56
Phil Smith	G	1989	5	0.63
Randy Smith	G-F	1989	5	0.45
Isaiah Thomas	G	2025	5	0.5
Kemba Walker	G	2026	5	0.45

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WNBA Players

Player	Pos	Eligible	Legends Score	Avg/Year
Diana Taurasi	G	2027	122	6.1
Cappie Pondexter	G	2022	38	3.17
Angel McCoughtry	F-G	2025	37	2.85
Katie Douglas	G-F	2018	31	2.38
Deanna Nolan	G-F	2015	31	3.88
Liz Cambage	C	2025	19	1.73
Natalie Williams	C	2011	19	3.17
Ticha Penicheiro	G	2017	17	1.21
Sophia Young-Malcolm	F	2019	17	1.89
Andrea Stinson	G	2011	16	2
Jennifer Gillom	F-C	2009	16	2.67
Alana Beard	G-F	2023	14	0.93
Shannon Johnson	G	2015	13	1.3
Betty Lennox	G	2016	12	1.09
Taj McWilliams-Franklin	F-C	2017	12	0.92
Penny Taylor	F	2020	11	0.73
Emma Meesseman	F	2025	10	1.11
Cheryl Ford	F	2015	10	1.67
Nykesha Sales	F-G	2013	10	1.25
Ruth Riley	C	2018	9	0.75
Eva Nemcova	F	2007	8	2
Merlakia Jones	G	2010	8	1.14
Ruthie Bolton	G	2010	7	1
Mwadi Mabika	G	2014	7	0.64
Tari Phillips	F-C	2013	7	0.88
Candice Dupree	F	2025	7	0.47
Nikki Teasley	G	2015	7	1
Kristi Toliver	G	2026	6	0.43
Janeth Arcain	G	2011	6	0.75
Tamecka Dixon	G	2015	6	0.5
Danielle Robinson	G	2026	6	0.5
Erika de Souza	F-C	2021	5	0.33
Epiphanny Prince	G	2026	5	0.38
Rebekkah Brunson	F	2022	5	0.36
Asjha Jones	F	2019	5	0.38
Suzie McConnell Serio	G	2006	5	2.5
Crystal Langhorne	F-C	2024	5	0.42

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