Chris Bosh and Tim Hardaway are on the shortlist for the Basketball Hall of Fame.
The Class of 2021 includes 14 finalists: Bosh, Hardaway, Rick Adelman, Paul Pierce, Michael Cooper, Bill Russell, Jay Wright, Yolanda Griffith, Lauren Jackson, Marianne Stanley, Leta Andrews, Marques Johnson, Ben Wallace, and Chris Webber. Russell’s name appears, in line to earn a spot in the Hall of Fame’s coaches’ wing.
Bosh the third man on Miami’s Big 3 championship teams and an 11-time All-Star who secured two titles, averaging 19.2 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 block in 13 professional seasons.
Bosh ranks among Heat franchise leaders in several key categories, including minutes played (13,121, 10th), rebounds (2,816, 7th), points (6,914, 5th), points per game (18.0, 5th), blocks (332, 7th). Miami retired his No. 1 jersey on March 26, 2019.
Hardaway, has been snubbed from the Hall of Fame in the past. The point guard put up 17.7 points, 8.2 assists and 3.3 boards per game over his decorated career in the league.
Good Luck Boys!
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