2025 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame: What to know about all five inducted players, including Carmelo Anthony

Candace Parker is a two-time WNBA MVP and three-time WNBA champion. The Naismith Hall of Fame tends to like those. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)Michael Reaves via Getty Images The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2026 is coming into focus, with a list of 21 finalists announced Wednesday. It's a diverse group…

LUXEMBOURG, LUXEMBOURG – OCTOBER 08: Cassiano Kiala of Germany U17 looks on before the UEFA Under17 EURO Qualifier between U17 Germany and U17 Luxembourg at Kaerjenger Dribbel on October 08, 2025 in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. (Photo by Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Getty Images for DFB) | Getty Images for DFB The injury gods can be cruel, even to the…