Vince Carter and Chauncey Billups are among the finalists named for induction to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2024, the NBA announced Friday.
Michael Cooper, Walter Davis, Bo Ryan and Charles Smith were also among the North American Committee finalists along with Carter — an eight-time NBA All-Star — and Portland Trail Blazers coach Billups — a five-time NBA All-Star.
The Women’s Committee finalists list consists of two names: Seimone Augustus, an eight-time WNBA All-Star, and Marian Washington, who coached the University of Kansas women’s basketball team for 31 seasons.
Other finalists include Dick Barnett and Harley Redin (Veteran Committee); Michele Timms (International Committee); and Doug Collins, Herb Simon and Jerry West (Contributors Committee).
“Being named a Finalist for the Class of 2024 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame is a testament to the highest echelons of achievement in the sport,” Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame chairman Jerry Colangelo said in a statement. “It’s an honor that reflects not only individual greatness but also the long-lasting impact on the game itself.
“From the strategic brilliance of coaches to the unmatched abilities of players and the influential roles of a coach/broadcaster, an esteemed owner, and a…
