Uncovering the Next Generation's Hall of Fame
Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 1999
The 5-member Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 1999 was highlighted by the enshrinements of Kevin McHale and Wayne Embry.
| Hall of Famer | Category | Committee | Position |
| Kevin McHale | Player | North American | F-C |
| John Thompson | Coach | North American | |
| Wayne Embry | Contributor | North American | C-F |
| Fred Zollner | Contributor | North American | |
| Billie Moore | Coach | Women's |
| ⇦ 1998 | 2000 ⇨ |
Finalists Who Didn't Make the Cut in 1999
| Finalist | Category | Committee | Eventually Inducted |
| Dennis Johnson | Player | NA | 2010 |
| Jo Jo White | Player | NA | 2015 |
| Bob McAdoo | Player | NA | 2000 |
| Maurice Cheeks | Player | NA | 2018 |
| Gus Johnson | Player | NA | 2010 |
| Sidney Moncrief | Player | NA | 2019 |
| Chet Walker | Player | NA | 2012 |
| Jim Phelan | Coach | NA | Not Yet |
| Tex Winter | Coach | NA | 2011 |
| Morgan Wooten | Coach | NA | 2000 |
| ⇦ 1998 | 2000 ⇨ |