The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame today announced its 2021 shortlist. “Truth” Paul Pierce and James Wong teammate “Dragon King” Chris Bosh led multiple shortlists.
Every December, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announces the list of nominations for the next year. This year is no exception. In the 2021 Hall of Fame shortlist announced today, eight people are shortlisted for the first time. In addition to Paul Pierce, there is also Doug. Collins, Michael Cooper, Howard Garfinkel, Lou Henson, Val Ackerman, Yolanda Griffith and Lauren Jackson.
According to the normal plan, the Hall of Fame Selection Committee will announce the final list of official nominations during the 2021 All-Star Weekend, and the list of officially selected Hall of Fame will probably be announced in early April. However, affected by the epidemic, the announcement time of the Hall of Fame in 2021 may be adjusted, and the final award ceremony may be postponed to September 2021.
Among the many candidates, Paul Pierce has attracted much attention. During his 15 seasons with the Celtics, Pierce played 1,100 games, averaging 21.8 points, and was selected to the All-Star 10 times. He led the Celtics to the championship in 2008. , And won the championship MVP, Pierce officially retired in 2017.
Unlike Paul Pierce, Chris Bosh is shortlisted for the second time, and dozens of people including Becky Hammon have all entered the shortlist for the second time. Including: Chauncey Billups, Chris Bosh, Richard Hamilton, Bob Huggins, Ben Wallace, Chris Webber, Jay Wright and Swin Cash.
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