Tue Apr 08 03:10:00 UTC 2025: **WNBA Legends Sue Bird, Sylvia Fowles, and Maya Moore to be Inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame**
SPRINGFIELD, MA – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today that three WNBA superstars, Sue Bird, Sylvia Fowles, and Maya Moore, will be inducted into the Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025. The trio, all considered among the greatest to ever play the game, will be enshrined on September 6th.
This marks a historic moment for women’s basketball, as it is the first time three female players have been inducted in the same class. Bird and Fowles, both retired after the 2022 season, were widely expected to be first-ballot inductees. Moore, who retired in 2023 after a successful WNBA career punctuated by a period focused on social justice work, completes this unprecedented trio.
Their combined accomplishments are staggering. Bird, a five-time Olympic gold medalist, holds the WNBA record for most games played and wins, and is considered the league’s greatest point guard. Fowles, a four-time WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, is among the league’s all-time leaders in rebounds and blocks. Moore, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was a dominant all-around player, winning an MVP award and leading the league in scoring. All three played crucial roles in multiple WNBA championships.
Their induction represents a significant milestone for the WNBA, highlighting the league’s growing influence and the exceptional talent it has produced. While the Hall of Fame has inducted multiple women in previous classes, none have matched the combined impact and accolades of Bird, Fowles, and Moore. The 2025 class promises to be one of the most celebrated in the Hall of Fame’s history.
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