Overview
- Chicago honored Johnny Bach, Bill Cartwright, Neil Funk, Horace Grant, John Paxson and Norm Van Lier as its 2025 Ring of Honor class.
- The public ceremony took place at halftime of the Wizards game, which Chicago won 121-120, following a private gala on Thursday.
- Unlike the inaugural event in 2024 that featured notable no-shows, this celebration proceeded without attendance drama.
- Coach Billy Donovan lauded the inductees for their impact on the organization, praising both individual legacies and team success.
- A 36-point loss to Miami the night before left several players unavailable for Washington, clearing the way for rookie Noa Essengue’s brief NBA rotation debut after he was held out of a Windy City assignment.