Uncovering the Next Generation's Hall of Fame
Players Eligible for the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1979
The following list of players became eligible for the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1979. The group is highlighted by Darel Carrier and Johnny Green, who have yet to be inducted.
In addition to the list below, review the all-time best players for each team, and the all-time best players at each position.
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 or position.
| ⇦ 1978 | 1980 ⇨ |
| Player | Primary Teams | Position | Legends Score |
| Wilt Chamberlain |    | C | 94 |
| Hal Greer | | G-F | 22 |
| Gus Johnson |  | F-C | 14 |
| Darel Carrier |  | G | 8 |
| Johnny Green |   | F-C | 4 |
| Terry Dischinger |  | F-G | 3 |
| Art Becker | | F | 2 |
| Warren Davis | | F-C | 2 |
| Les Hunter | | F-C | 2 |
| Charlie Williams | | G | 2 |
| Merv Jackson | | G | 1 |
| Neil Johnson | | F-C | 1 |
| Jim King | | G | 1 |
| Trooper Washington | | F-C | 1 |
| Tom Sanders | F | 0 |
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