Uncovering the Next Generation's Hall of Fame
Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 1989
The 3-member Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 1989 was highlighted by the enshrinements of Lenny Wilkens and K.C. Jones.
| Hall of Famer | Category | Committee | Position |
| Lenny Wilkens | Player | North American | G |
| K.C. Jones | Player | North American | G |
| Pop Gates | Player | Veterans |
| ⇦ 1988 | 1990 ⇨ |
Finalists Who Didn't Make the Cut in 1989
| Finalist | Category | Committee | Eventually Inducted |
| Earl Monroe | Player | NA | 1990 |
| Dave Bing | Player | NA | 1990 |
| Dave Cowens | Player | NA | 1991 |
| Walt Bellamy | Player | NA | 1993 |
| Larry Foust | Player | NA | Not Yet |
| Jack Hartman | Coach | NA | Not Yet |
| Jack Ramsay | Coach | NA | 1992 |
| Will Robinson | Coach | NA | Not Yet |
| Vic Bubas | Contributor | NA | Not Yet |
| Curt Gowdy | Contributor | NA | Not Yet |
| Lawrence O’Brien | Contributor | NA | 1991 |
| Ann Meyers | Player | Womens | 1993 |
| Nera White | Player | Womens | 1992 |
| Cesare Rubini | Contributor | International | 1994 |
| ⇦ 1988 | 1990 ⇨ |