The All-Star Weekend also brought with it the announcement of the final list of candidates to join the American Basketball Hall of Fame, and the shining names from the past and present of the NBA do evoke quite a few great memories.
At the top of the list is Dwyane Wade, the former great star of the Miami Heat, with whom he won three championships, when he was named MVP of the 2006 Finals. He appeared in 13 All-Star games and also has an Olympic gold in his hand.
Nowitzki.
Be loyal to Dallas all the way,
Immediately after him came the name of Dirk Nowitzki, the NBA champion in 2011 with the Dallas Mavericks and the MVP of the regular season in 2007.
The German only played in the Mavericks uniform throughout his career in the best league in the world.
Third on the list is Pau Gasol, who won two NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, alongside Kobe Bryant.
The Spaniard also won one World Championship with the Spanish team, three European Championship wins and two Olympic gold medals.
Gasol.
Great years by Bryant's side, photo: AP
Two associated with the great days of the San Antonio Spurs will also soon enter the Hall of Fame.
First is coach Gregg Popovich, the NBA's winningest record, who led his team to five championships.
Next to him is the former Spurs point guard candidate, Tony Parker, who won four championships, and with both of them is Popovich's assistant coach for a certain period, Becky Hammon, who was one of the biggest stars of the WNBA.
Popovich.
Coach and legend, photo: E.P
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