Jordan's Moment
He thanked supporters and his detractors even more. MJ's final call at the Hall was unforgettable. Justin Verrier » Greenberg: Man behind the legend » Five enshrined » Blog » HOF page »
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LOOK BACK AT PREVIOUS CLASSES
2008
2007
2006
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- Dream Class
- Hakeem Olajuwon, Adrian Dantley, Patrick Ewing, coach Pat Riley and Dick Vitale were inducted.
- 2008 HOF coverage »
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- Zen Group
- Phil Jackson's class included Roy Williams and the 1966 Texas Western team.
- 2007 HOF coverage »
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- Sir Charles In Charge
- Charles Barkley, Dominique Wilkins and Joe Dumars led an impressive class.
- 2006 HOF coverage »
MUST READ
The Hall of Fame -- if it really cares about players and being true to the transcendence of the game -- should induct Jordan alone. Scoop Jackson
POSSIBLE CANDIDATES FOR 2010 INDUCTION
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- Newly Eligible: Mark Jackson, Karl Malone, Scottie Pippen, Bo Ryan, Teresa Weatherspoon
Previously Eligible: Cynthia Cooper, Sylvia Hatchell, Rebecca Lobo, Rick Pitino, Gregg Popovich, Dennis Rodman, Rudy Tomjanovich - Newly Eligible: Mark Jackson, Karl Malone, Scottie Pippen, Bo Ryan, Teresa Weatherspoon
MUST SEE
- Page 2 on MJ
- See what Bill Simmons and others said on the eve of MJ's final game.
- John Stockton
- The Jazz point man went out in style in 2003. He went out with a pass.
- David Robinson
- Marc Stein caught up with the Admiral's farewell tour in '03.
HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2009
MICHAEL JORDAN | ESPNDB bio
Position: Shooting guard
Career: 1984-93, '94-98, '01-03
Teams: Bulls, Wizards
Stats: 30.1 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 5.3 apg
JOHN STOCKTON | ESPNDB bio
Position: Point guard
Career: 1984 to 2003
Teams: Jazz
Stats: 13.1 ppg, 10.5 apg, 2.17 spg
DAVID ROBINSON | ESPNDB bio
Position: Center
Career: 1989 to 2003
Teams: Spurs
Stats: 21.1 ppg, 10.6 rpg, 2.99 bpg
JERRY SLOAN
Position: Head coach
Career: 1979-82, '88-current
Teams: Bulls, Jazz
Record: 1,137-751
VIVIAN STRINGER
Position: Head coach
Career: '72-83, '84-95, '96-current
Teams: Cheyney, Iowa, Rutgers
Record: 825-280
