Several former Suns named Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame eligible candidates for Class of 2025

There are many Suns connections in the 2025 Naismith Basketball HOF Class of 2025 Ballet.

Several former Phoenix Suns were announced as eligible candidates for the 2025 class of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

Former Suns Tom Chamber, Shawn Marion, and Amar’e Stoudemire are all eligible. We are getting old, everyone.

This marks the first time Amar’e has been deemed eligible as a nominee. He joins quite the list of notable first-time nominees.

Along with that group above, twins Dick and Tom Van Arsdale were veteran nominees.

The waiting period has shortened from three full seasons to two.

Jerry Colangelo (HOF Chairman) stated: “To better recognize the distinguished careers of potential first-ballot nominees in a more timely manner, the board has appropriately shortened the waiting period. We are excited about this change and believe that honoring individuals while their contributions are still fresh in people’s minds is both meaningful and impactful.”

Finalists will be selected on February 14 in San Francisco at NBA All-Star weekend, and the enshrinement class will be revealed on April 5 in San Antonio at the men’s NCAA Final Four.

There are 189 candidates under consideration in an array of categories, the Hall said.

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