Eleven NBA players await Basketball Hall of Fame nod, including Westbrook

The Basketball Hall of Fame has a waiting list of eleven significant NBA players, as the latest class features only one former player. Among the hopefuls for future enshrinement is Russell Westbrook, who recently retired and made a notable impact on the league during his career. The current class indicates a trend toward fewer inductees, heightening the anticipation for those eligible in coming years. Players on the waiting list include those with impressive career achievements and statistics who will likely see their names called in the near future.

• 1:41 PMESPN — The 11 NBA players on the Basketball Hall of Fame's waiting list