Overview

• Dwight Howard is officially a first-ballot inductee into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, joining a distinguished 2025 class.
• The 2025 inductees include Carmelo Anthony, Sue Bird, Maya Moore, and Sylvia Fowles, alongside the 2008 U.S. Olympic 'Redeem Team.'
• Howard's storied career features eight All-Star selections, three Defensive Player of the Year awards, and an NBA championship in 2020.
• The 'Redeem Team,' which included Howard and Anthony, is recognized for restoring USA Basketball's dominance with its gold medal victory in Beijing.
• The enshrinement ceremony will take place on September 5-6, 2025, in Springfield, Massachusetts, celebrating basketball's rich legacy.