Eleven NBA players await Basketball Hall of Fame nod, including Westbrook
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Last updated Aug 14, 2026

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.
- •A single NBA player was inducted in the latest Hall of Fame class.
- •Russell Westbrook is among eleven players on the waiting list.
- •The trend shows a reduction in inductees this year.
- •The eligible players all have notable contributions to the league.
- 1:41 PMESPN — The 11 NBA players on the Basketball Hall of Fame's waiting list
"There's only one NBA player in this year's class, but these stars -- including the recently retired Russell Westbrook -- should hear their names called in the near future.
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