Future NBA Hall of Famers: Assessing the Legacy of Current Stars
Explore the potential Hall of Fame careers of current NBA stars, from seasoned veterans to rising young talents.
As the latest star-studded class enters the Basketball Hall of Fame, it's time to look ahead and speculate which active players might one day receive the same honor. Historical trends suggest that many of today's stars will eventually be enshrined in Springfield. Here's a detailed look at the top 50 players from the 2025-26 season who are most likely to become Hall of Famers.
Group 1: NBA 75th Anniversary Team Locks
- Giannis Antetokounmpo
- Stephen Curry
- Anthony Davis
- Kevin Durant
- James Harden
- LeBron James
- Kawhi Leonard
- Damian Lillard
- Chris Paul
- Russell Westbrook
These players made the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team in 2021, cementing their status as first-ballot Hall of Famers.
Group 2: Non-Top-75 Locks
- Nikola Jokic
- Kyrie Irving
- Draymond Green
- Klay Thompson
- Paul George
- Jimmy Butler III
- Joel Embiid
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
- Rudy Gobert
Jokic, a three-time MVP, and Irving, a nine-time All-Star, lead this group of future Hall of Famers.
Group 3: Young Stars on the Rise
- Luka Doncic
- Jayson Tatum
- Anthony Edwards
- Victor Wembanyama
Doncic and Tatum are already on the cusp of Hall of Fame status, while Edwards and Wembanyama show immense promise.
Group 4: Veterans on the Bubble
- DeMar DeRozan
- Kyle Lowry
- Jrue Holiday
- Kevin Love
- Al Horford
- Karl-Anthony Towns
DeRozan and Lowry are close to locking in their Hall of Fame spots, while Towns needs a few more strong seasons.
Group 5: 29-Year-Olds on the Edge
- Jalen Brunson
- Donovan Mitchell
- Devin Booker
- Domantas Sabonis
- Jaylen Brown
This group of players is in their prime and has a decent chance of making the Hall of Fame with continued success.
Group 6: Circle Back in a Few Years
- Tyrese Haliburton
- Jalen Williams
- Chet Holmgren
- Evan Mobley
- Cade Cunningham
- Paolo Banchero
- Zion Williamson
- Ja Morant
- Trae Young
- LaMelo Ball
- Scottie Barnes
- Alperen Sengun
- Tyrese Maxey
- Stephon Castle
- Amen Thompson
- Cooper Flagg
These young players have the potential to become Hall of Famers, but they need more time to develop and prove themselves.
With an average of 34 active Hall of Famers in any given season, the NBA's future looks bright with these talented players leading the way.
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