The Most Likely Hall Of Famers From Every NBA Team

Over the years, the Naismith Basketball Hall Of Fame and the criteria in place to decide who gets in and who doesn’t have become a hot topic of conversation. The first thing we need to realize is that the Basketball Hall of Fame is just that, the Basketball Hall of Fame and not solely the NBA Hall of Fame. College and international play are also factored into a player’s eligibility for this honor. Accolades, impact on success, and winning are the most important criteria for a spot in the Hall of Fame and are scrutinized heavily before the voting process begins.

Today, the spotlight will not be on the players who have retired and will be eligible in the coming years. Below will be about the most likely active NBA players from every team to be immortalized in the Basketball Hall of Fame once their careers are over. These players will be the most accomplished MVPs, Finals MVPs, and, most importantly, NBA champions. Now, clearly, there will be some players whom we predict will become those things in the future, as not every team has players who have accomplished enough to be considered a Hall of Famer just yet.

These are the most likely Hall of Famers from every NBA team.

Atlanta Hawks - Trae Young

There is only one active player currently with the Atlanta Hawks that should be considered a likely future Hall of Famer. Trae Young is that player as somebody who has shown he can carry the team to new levels. Since entering the NBA in 2018, Young has been selected to two All-Star Teams as well as one All-NBA Third Team. He has averaged 25.5 PPG and 9.3 APG over the last five seasons as well and led the NBA in total assists twice and points once.

Young is known for his willingness to let his shot fly from almost anywhere on the court and with decent efficiency, but his game is so much more than that. Young is a quality playmaker and passer as well, averaging 9.0 APG or more in each of the last four seasons. In 2021, he led a Hawks team to the Eastern Conference Finals that nobody thought would get there strictly on his ability to deliver in crunch time and elevate his teammates’ play. If things keep trending this way for Young, I expect him to be a Hall of Famer after his career is over.

Boston Celtics - Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown

The Boston Celtics' rich history of Hall of Famers that have worn their uniform is a long list of some of the greatest players in NBA history. Currently, the Boston Celtics have the best duo in the NBA with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, who are both on a Hall of Fame trajectory. In many ways, this will come down to whether or not they can deliver an NBA championship together, considering we have yet to see what they can each accomplish individually.

Jayson Tatum was the third overall pick of the Celtics in 2017 and has gone on to become one of the most promising talents in franchise history. He is already a four-time All-Star, three-time All-NBA Team selection, and an All-Star MVP. Jaylen Brown has become a two-time All-Star and earned his first All-NBA Team selection in 2022-23. Both of these players could be headed for Hall of Fame careers if they stay on the trajectory they are on at this moment.

Brooklyn Nets - None

After a mid-season trade deadline that saw the Brooklyn Nets completely retool their roster, the Brooklyn Nets were left with very few potential Hall of Famers to choose from after losing the likes of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Mikal Bridges seems like he is the only player with the potential to have a Hall of Fame career moving forward but is still well short.

Before arriving in Brooklyn, Bridges was known as one of the best perimeter defenders in the game who was guaranteed to be available every night. There has been just one season in which Bridges did not play every game, and in 2023, he even logged 83 games between his time with the Suns and Nets. He also opened our eyes to the offensive side of his game once he arrived in Brooklyn. In 27 games with the Nets, Bridges averaged 26.1 PPG on 47.5% shooting overall and 37.6% from three. If that trajectory continues for him, he will be a certified Hall of Famer before his career is over, but for now, he remains off this list until he starts racking up accolades for himself and his team.

Charlotte Hornets - None

Selecting a Hall of Famer from a 27-55 team such as the Charlotte Hornets were in 2022-23 is no easy task. The only player with the potential to even have a Hall of Fame career and is young enough to build that kind of resume is LaMelo Ball. By all means, we know that Ball has the potential and talent to become a Hall of Famer and a star in the NBA, but is it likely? Not at the moment. His issue, much like his brother’s, will be staying healthy long enough to actually build his resume.

Through three seasons in the NBA, LaMelo has already been named an All-Star and evolved into a 20.0 PPG scorer who dishes out between 7.5 and 8.5 APG. Ball’s injuries have to be a concern for the Hornets moving forward, considering he missed 31 games his rookie season and missed 46 games in 2022-23 with wrist and ankle injuries. When healthy, Ball has proven he can be one of the top point guards, but at just 21 years old, it is far too early to predict the Hall of Fame.

Chicago Bulls - DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine

Having just one potential Hall of Famer from the Chicago Bulls may not seem right, but in my eyes, it is at this time. DeMar DeRozan is the only active member of the Bulls that I can see getting into the Hall of Fame with the resume he has built over the years. With just two All-Star selections to his name, Zach LaVine is still well short of a Hall of Fame nod, even with two Slam Dunk championships to his name as well. He is still more likely than everyone on his team other than DeRozan with those two slam dunk championships and two All-Star appearances.

For DeRozan, his resume speaks more to that of a Hall of Famer. DeRozan is a six-time NBA All-Star and a three-time All-NBA Team selection as well. He led the Raptors to some of the best regular seasons in franchise history and arrived with the Bulls in 2022 as a legitimate MVP candidate for most of the season. As far as the Hall of Fame goes, DeRozan may be on the fence in the grand scheme of things but is certainly the most likely player from the Chicago Bulls at this time.

Cleveland Cavaliers - Donovan Mitchell

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In 2022-23, the Cleveland Cavaliers suffered an embarrassing loss to the New York Knicks in the first round of the NBA playoffs. After finishing the season with a 51-31 record, the Cavaliers were left with shattered hearts as they had hoped to at least contend for a spot in the Conference Finals. Now, they are left looking into the future and how they can build around their solid young core, headlined by new acquisition Donovan Mitchell and young star Evan Mobley.

Donovan Mitchell is a borderline superstar in the NBA in 2022-23, and he showed us that this season with his 71-point game as well as his prolific playoff games before arriving in Cleveland. He has made four consecutive All-Star appearances and earned his first All-NBA Team selection in 2022-23 as well. He averaged a career-high 28.3 PPG this season with no signs of regression in sight.

Dallas Mavericks - Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving

It is hard to imagine that a backcourt that consists of two future Hall of Famers missed the playoffs in 2022-23. For the Dallas Mavericks, it was a reality as the duo of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving failed to get Dallas there this season after acquiring Irving in a deal during the season. For Luka, his career is still in its early stages, but his talent and production are already worthy of Hall of Fame consideration. He has continued to break franchise records with the Mavericks and across the NBA. As a four-time All-Star and All-NBA player, Doncic is well on his way to the Hall of Fame.

For Irving, his Hall of Fame case is pretty much already a lock for what he has accomplished in the entirety of his career. He hit one of the most clutch shots in NBA history to win the 2016 NBA Finals and become an NBA champion. On top of that, he is a former Rookie of the Year, eight-time All-Star, three-time All-NBA Team selection, and an All-Star MVP. For most players, that is enough to get them into the Hall of Fame. The only question for him will be if the voters penalize him for his out-of-the-box thinking and off-the-court “controversy”.

Denver Nuggets - Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray

The Denver Nuggets have two players who are the likeliest to head for the Hall of Fame when their careers are over. The first of them is a lock already as a two-time MVP of the league and the fact that MVPs always seem to make it to the Hall of Fame. Even further, Nikola Jokic is one of the greatest offensive talents we have ever seen from a center. Jokic nearly averaged a triple-double for the season in 2022-23 and has completely blown the cover off the NBA playoffs. As the Nuggets inch closer to their first NBA Finals appearance, give Jokic the honor now if he leads them there with five All-Star selections and five All-NBA Team selections to his name already.

The next player from the Nuggets who may or may not make the Hall of Fame is Jamal Murray. Now, I completely understand if you cannot justify our selection of him as a likely Hall of Famer. However, when we look at what the results of his comeback in 2023 could mean for Denver, it may be warranted. Despite no other individual accolades, Murray could sneak into the Hall of Fame if he accomplishes one thing this postseason, and that is to help the Nuggets capture their first NBA championship while averaging 25.9 PPG as he is doing now. If Murray can deliver on that, I believe that could catapult him to Hall of Fame status.

Detroit Pistons - None

Let’s be honest. Is there any player you can look at based on their career right now with the Detroit Pistons and say, “That guy is a Hall of Famer”? The answer is a resounding no, and let’s take a look at why that is. Sure, Cade Cunningham is a talented and exciting young player, but after an injury in 2022-23 that cost him all but 12 games, we have no idea where he is at now. If he can come back and earn some All-Stars and All-NBA nods, then sure, we can revisit his status, but for now, he has not done enough.

Now, let’s take a look at the rest of the roster. Jaden Ivey is a talented rookie, as is Jalen Duren, but as it stands, they are just that, rookies with a ton to prove moving forward to be considered All-Stars, let alone Hall of Famers. Bojan Bogdanovic has been great as a second and third option during his career, and even his international play doesn’t warrant consideration for the Hall of Fame. The question isn’t who we should have selected for the Pistons but rather who will step up and separate themselves from the pack with even the potential to do it.

Golden State Warriors - Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green

The Golden State Warriors have a core on their team that has led them to four NBA championships since 2015. The core of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green are three of the greatest players in Warriors history. Curry and Klay have established themselves as two of the greatest three-point shooters ever, and Draymond as one of the greatest defenders ever, even still to this day in 2022-23.

The three players from Golden State are locks for the Hall of Fame, in my opinion, with Curry being as close to 100.0% as it can get with two MVPs and one Finals MVP, along with a host of records related to his shooting. As for Thompson and Green, being complimentary pieces to four NBA championships pretty much guarantees their spot as well. Thompson is a five-time All-Star and two-time All-NBA Team selection on top of the four titles, while Green is a former Defensive Player of the Year, four-time All-Star, eight-time All-Defensive Team selection, and a two-time All-NBA Team selection. It is time to accept that these three will all be in the Hall of Fame when it is said and done.

Houston Rockets - None

Just as was the case with the Detroit Pistons, the Houston Rockets are just too young to determine who the most likely Hall Of Fame candidate is. The Rockets currently have 10 players who are 23 years old or younger, and all of whom saw significant minutes for them on the court this season. The team finished 22-60 on the year, led by second-year standouts Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green.

If there were any selection for the Rockets, it would be those two players as they are the most likely future All-Stars and All-NBA-level talents. Sengun proved that he is going to have a massive impact in the future as a scorer, rebounder, and playmaker from the center position for Houston and averaged 14.9 PPG and 9.0 RPG in 75 games played. Green is a talented scorer who was up-and-down during his sophomore season but averaged 22.1 PPG in 76 games played. Where Green struggles is his efficiency, as he shot just 41.6% from the field overall this season and 33.8% from three.

Indiana Pacers - None

For the Indiana Pacers, I would like to note a couple of other players who fell just short. At the end of his career, Hield just might be in the record books as one of the greatest three-point shooters ever if he continues to shoot over 40.0% on 8.0 to 9.0 attempts. Hield may even dethrone Curry by the end of his career but with a ton of work to do as he sits over 1,600 threes behind Curry at this point in time. Myles Turner and Benedict Mathurin are also worthy of mention, but Turner has just not done enough in his career to warrant Hall of Fame consideration, and Mathurin is far too young to tell.

Tyrese Haliburton is well on his way to being a Hall of Famer at some point but not quite yet. After earning his first All-Star selection in 2022-23, Haliburton set new career highs in points and assists to put the NBA on notice. Haliburton averaged 20.7 PPG and 10.4 APG as the focal point of the Pacers' offense this season, showing that he could lead a team into the future. With the numbers he has put up and the accolades he has begun to receive, and at just 23 years old, Haliburton will be special to watch as his career unfolds but a Hall of Famer he is not.

Los Angeles Clippers - Kawhi Leonard, Russell Westbrook, Paul George

The Los Angeles Clippers may still be in a rut as an organization in 2023, but luckily for them, they have three future Hall of Famers to consider on their roster. The first of these guaranteed Hall of Famers is Kawhi Leonard. Now, Leonard’s injuries may have hindered any hopes of a championship for the Clippers over the last three years, but he was a guaranteed Hall of Famer before even getting to L.A. The two-time Defensive Player of the Year, two-time NBA champion, and two-time Finals MVP had already done enough in his career prior to Los Angeles to earn Hall of Fame status.

The same can be said for Russell Westbrook. Again, Westbrook gets an automatic nod for his unbelievable 2017 run in which he became the first player since Oscar Robertson to average a triple-double for an entire season. He would do this again three more times en route to becoming the all-time leader in triple-doubles as well. Westbrook’s nine All-Star appearances, two scoring titles, and three assists titles are just the icing on the cake of his Hall of Fame case. Paul George should also receive plenty of consideration from the Hall of Fame. He is an eight-time All-Star, six-time All-NBA Team selection, and a four-time All-Defensive Team selection, and has been a finalist for both the MVP and Defensive Player of the Year awards.

Los Angeles Lakers - LeBron James, Anthony Davis

The two candidates are about as obvious as it gets from the Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron James is the first of these Hall of Famers, with a 100.0% chance to make it the very first time he appears on the ballot. The NBA’s all-time leading scorer is a four-time NBA champion, four-time MVP, and four-time Finals MVP. James is still playing at an exceptionally high level in 2023 at 38 years old, so the end of his career isn’t in sight just yet. When it is, it will not be long before he gets the call to join the other all-time greats in Springfield.

The other candidate is not as much of a lock as James is but is still pretty much guaranteed to be a Hall of Famer when it’s all said and done. Anthony Davis was named to the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team in 2022, which is pretty much an invitation to the Hall of Fame. On top of that, Davis is an NBA champion, eight-time All-Star, four-time All-NBA Team selection, four-time All-Defensive Team selection, and an All-Star Game MVP. Davis has the resume and accolades to become a Hall of Famer with ease, but will it be on the first ballot?

Memphis Grizzlies - Ja Morant

If it weren’t for his immature actions off the court in recent months, I am willing to bet zero fans would dispute Ja Morant’s chances at the Hall of Fame. Ja Morant is one of the most exciting and productive point guards in the NBA today and is already the most accomplished player from his star-studded draft class. The only thing that could possibly hold him back now is his propensity to make stupid decisions and wave firearms to the camera on social media.

In 2022-23, Morant earned the second All-Star appearance of his career to go with his All-NBA Team selection in 2022. He also earned the NBA’s Most Improved Player award in 2022, averaging over 27.0 PPG. In 2022-23, Morant averaged 26.2 PPG for the second-place Grizzlies before they were bounced in the first round of the playoffs by the Los Angeles Lakers. If Morant can work on his maturity and smarten up, the 23-year-old has a Hall of Fame career ahead of him, no doubt.

Miami Heat - Jimmy Butler, Kevin Love, Kyle Lowry

The Miami Heat are next up on our list and present a duo of players headed to the Hall of Fame when their careers are over. Jimmy Butler is one of these players, as he has proven yet again in the 2022-23 playoffs to be one of the greatest playoff performers of this generation. Butler is a six-time All-Star, five-time All-NBA Team selection, and five-time All-Defensive Team selection, as well as a steals champion and Most Improved Player over the last 12 seasons.

Kevin Love has a tremendous chance to make it to the Hall of Fame when his career is said and done. Love helped aid in the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history in 2016 with the Cavaliers and is a five-time All-Star, two-time All-NBA Team selection, and a Most Improved player. It will most likely come down to that 2016 NBA championship, however, which will put him over the top in the voters' minds. Kyle Lowry will also get into the Hall of Fame for his contributions to an NBA championship in 2019 for the Raptors and going down as the best player in their franchise’s history.

Milwaukee Bucks - Giannis Antetokounmpo

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There is just one player with the Milwaukee Bucks who, at this point, is a definitive Hall of Famer. Giannis Antetokounmpo is surely headed to the Hall of Fame after his career is over, regardless of how he defines success these days. Giannis has been one of the most dominant forces in the NBA over the last six years, which includes a miraculous run to an NBA championship in 2021 and a 50-point performance in a closeout game to deliver the Bucks their first title in 50 years.

With his Finals MVP performance, Giannis also brings a ton of other accomplishments that have made him a lock for the Hall of Fame. Giannis is a two-time MVP in 2019 and 2020, as well as a Defensive Player of the Year, seven-time All-Star, seven-time All-NBA Team selection, five-time All-Defensive Team selection, Most Improved Player, and an All-Star Game MVP. His resume stacks up like no other player on the Bucks in 2022-23 and is a big reason why he is already the greatest player in Milwaukee Bucks' history.

Minnesota Timberwolves - Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards

Believe it or not, I am under the impression that the Minnesota Timberwolves have three players on their current roster who are locks for the Hall of Fame. Rudy Gobert is the first with three Defensive Player of the Year awards to his name as well as a blocks title, a rebounding title, three All-Star selections, six All-Defensive Team selections, and four All-NBA Team selections. If you think a player cannot get in on defensive accomplishments alone, I would like to present to you both Dikembe Mutombo and Ben Wallace.

Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards still have some work to do to be considered for the honor, but I do believe they could get it done in due time. Towns is a former Rookie of the Year, three-time All-Star, and two-time All-NBA Team selection and is still just 27 years old. As for Edwards, his talent and potential are through the roof as the third-year shooting guard just earned his first All-Star selection and averaged a career-high 24.6 PPG on 45.9% shooting. At just 21 years old, Edwards is headed for a Hall of Fame career if he stays on this path.

New Orleans Pelicans - Zion Williamson

I do believe there is only one future Hall of Famer on the New Orleans Pelicans at this moment in time. There are a few on the edge of if I think they can make it or not, such as Brandon Ingram. With accolades being selected using the new minimum games format, Ingram runs into some issues, considering he has only made one All-Star team and has played over 60 games just twice in seven seasons.

I also realize that this does not help Zion Williamson’s case, but at 22 years old, there is so much time left for him to get his health in order and hit the court. When healthy, we have seen Zion become an All-Star, averaging 27.0 PPG on over 60.0% shooting from the field. Williamson has missed the majority of the last two seasons with a foot injury which most people would like to contribute to his fluctuating weight. That is something he will have to dig deep in order to take care of, but if he can do it, the Hall of Fame should certainly be in his future.

New York Knicks - None

The New York Knicks just had their best season that they’ve had in over a decade with one man leading the charge. Jalen Brunson was the New York Knicks’ prized offseason acquisition, but no one thought that he would do what he ended up doing in 2022-23. Brunson would lead the Knicks to the second round of the NBA playoffs, where they would fall to the Miami Heat, but Knicks fans were hopeful for the first time in a long time.

Unfortunately, Brunson, and the other members of the Knicks core, RJ Barrett and Julius Randle, have all not done enough to be considered likely Hall of Famers. Randle is a two-time All-Star and former Most Improved Player while Barrett and Brunson are still seeking their first All-Star selection. As talented of a group as they are, none of them can be considered Hall of Famers at this point in time.

Oklahoma City Thunder - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Much like plenty of teams on this list, there is only one current member of the Oklahoma City Thunder with any shot to make the Hall of Fame. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is that player, as he is coming off the best season of his young career and only getting better. At just 24 years old, Shai just earned his first All-Star appearance and All-NBA First Team selection in 2022-23, averaging over 30.0 PPG for a Thunder team thought to be a lost cause for 2022-23.

Thanks to Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder advanced to the play-in tournament on the back of their superstar but fell quickly to miss the playoffs. Moving forward, it is clear that Shai is a bonafide star in the NBA, heading for superstar status. If he can continue to hover around 30.0 PPG and eventually lead the Thunder back into deep playoff contention, individual accolades are sure to come his way. An NBA championship might be best pursued elsewhere but individually could be headed for the Hall of Fame someday.

Orlando Magic - None

As much as I would like to anoint Paolo Banchero as a likely Hall of Famer, it is far too early to give him that distinction just yet Banchero took home the 2022-23 Rookie of the Year award after averaging 20.0 PPG and 6.7 RPG in 72 starts for the Orlando Magic this season and has set him on a path for greatness moving forward.

The Orlando Magic have one of the youngest cores in the NBA right now, and it is clear that Banchero will be the one to lead them into the future. He possesses all the tools it will take to be an all-around force in the NBA, which includes his play on the defensive side of the ball. Banchero is young, and it may be too early to call the Hall of Fame asking them to reserve a spot, but if what we saw this season is any indication of what’s to come, Banchero could make this a pointless conversation in the next 10 years.

Philadelphia 76ers - James Harden, Joel Embiid

After suffering a heartbreaking loss Sunday to end their season against the Boston Celtics, the 76ers looked at their stars as the reason they fell short. James Harden and Joel Embiid performed horrendously in their season finale this past weekend, but their Hall of Fame chances are already solidified. Harden is a former MVP and three-time scoring champion who, at his peak, had one of the greatest scoring stretches in NBA history.

Joel Embiid had his Hall of Fame case stamped earlier this month when he was named the 2022-23 MVP after taking home his second straight scoring title and leading the Sixers to a third seed in the East. Embiid may be reeling after a gut-wrenching loss yet again in the NBA playoffs, but maybe he will take solace in knowing that he will most likely be headed to the Hall of Fame when his career is over. It seems like he truly cares about those individual accolades, after all.

Phoenix Suns - Kevin Durant, Chris Paul, Devin Booker

The Phoenix Suns are another team who boasts a roster with a trio of future Hall of Famers woven into it. As an MVP and two-time Finals MVP, Kevin Durant is a lock for the Basketball Hall of Fame when his career is over. In 2022-23, Durant had one of the most efficient seasons in NBA history as he shot the ball with 55/40/90 shooting splits. His four scoring titles, 13 All-Star selections, 10 All-NBA Team selections, and two All-Star MVP awards only add to his 100.0% chance of the Hall of Fame being the next stop after his career is over.

Chris Paul is also another player undoubtedly headed for Springfield after his career is over for the incredible two-way play he has displayed for nearly 20 years. Paul has famously missed out on an NBA championship during his career but still has one or two more tries at it before it’s all over. Paul has 12 All-Star selections, five assist titles, six steals titles, 11 All-NBA Team selections, and nine All-Defensive Team selections to his name as well, adding to a resume that is sure to get him enshrined. As for Devin Booker, his story is still being written, but man, is this kid built for the big moment or what? In the 2023 playoffs, Booker averaged 33.7 PPG, leading all scorers despite his early exit, and has already earned three All-Star selections and an All-NBA Team selection in his career. I have a feeling the Hall will be calling him as well when he calls it quits on his career.

Portland Trail Blazers - Damian Lillard

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One of the greatest three-point shooting point guards in NBA history, Damian Lillard is another lock for the Hall of Fame when his career is said and done. Lillard was also named to the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team in 2022 and has done all of the work to earn a spot in the Hall of Fame when his career is over despite the absence of an NBA championship.

Lillard has earned seven All-Star appearances and seven All-NBA Team selections in his career while providing fans with some of the most iconic playoff moments of the last 30 years. Lillard has remained loyal to a fault with the Portland Trail Blazers for the last 11 years as he averaged 25.2 PPG for his career and has knocked down the sixth most three-pointers in NBA history. His selection to the NBA’s Top 75 and what he has accomplished individually is a certainty to get him in when he calls it a career.

Sacramento Kings - De’Aaron Fox

The Sacramento Kings are coming off a season in which they made the playoffs for the first time in 17 years and pushed the defending champions to the brink of elimination in the first round. Leading the way in this effort were point guard De’Aaron Fox and big man Domantas Sabonis. Now, as for right now, neither of these guys are Hall of Famers, but they are definitely heading in that direction. Fox earned his first All-Star and All-NBA Team selection in 2022-23, averaging 35.0 PPG, 6.1 APG, and 1.1 SPG.

Domantas Sabonis may have a chance in the future for this honor but for now, it remains just Fox as a likely Hall of Famer. Sabonis is coming off a 2023 season that saw him capture the rebounding title averaging 12.3 RPG. He also earned his third All-Star selection and his first All-NBA Team selection as well. As each of these players is just entering their prime years, the possibilities are endless. They will both be Hall of Famers if they can deliver a championship to Sacramento, which isn't as far away as many may think.

San Antonio Spurs - None

How do you select a future Hall of Famer from a team that was visibly tanking for a higher draft pick? The answer is that you don’t. The Spurs had a season to forget once again in the Gregg Popovich era, finishing 22-60 and missing the NBA playoffs. The team was led by Keldon Johnson, who averaged 22.0 PPG and 5.0 RPG, which constitutes some notice but not enough to say he is Hall of Fame worthy.

Aside from Johnson, the team had supporting role players such as Tre Jones and Devin Vassell as backup options to Johnson but to no impact on winning in the slightest. I sure hope the Spurs land French superstar Victor Wembanyama to make a lost season worth it. Otherwise, they may be without a Hall of Famer for a very long time. If it is any consolation, Popovich is a lock when he finally decides to retire. It’s just too bad he hasn’t had a Hall of Famer since Kawhi Leonard.

Toronto Raptors - None

The Toronto Raptors have a curious case when it comes to future Hall of Famers on their roster. Players like Fred VanVleet could end up on the cusp, but a lot more will have to be done in his career in order for him to be considered, even if he helped them win a championship in 2019.

Pascal Siakam has already begun to build a solid individual case for himself as he turns 29 years old with two All-Star and two All-NBA Team selections. Siakam was also awarded the 2019 Most Improved Player award, the same season in which he stepped up and helped Toronto win an NBA championship. Of course, Siakam has nowhere near the resume big enough to make the Hall of Fame should his career end today, but he is the only one with a legitimate chance as it stands right now to build one before his career is over.

Utah Jazz - None

As it stands right now, there is just no possible way to claim any player on the Utah Jazz is likely to make the Hall of Fame when their careers are over. There are a few players of note that could end up earning that honor perhaps in the future, but just not enough has been done to this point to claim they have a shot. Walker Kessler had a tremendous rookie season that saw him become one of the best defenders in the NBA, finishing fourth in blocks and fourth in blocks per game as well.

Lauri Markkanen won the 2023 Most Improved Player award after having a breakout season averaging 25.6 PPG and 8.6 RPG shooting 49.9% overall and 39.1% from three. Markkanen and Kessler are the two who could perhaps make a run at a Hall of Fame career in the future, but for now, the Jazz have no one likely to make the Hall of Fame.

Washington Wizards - Bradley Beal

The Washington Wizards have been in a championship drought since 1978, when Wes Unseld and Elvin Hayes led them to a championship over the Seattle SuperSonics. Since that time, many greats and future Hall of Famers have come and gone, but only one remains in 2022-23. Bradley Beal is that player, as he has been a prolific scorer and lifelong Wizard for the past 11 seasons.

Beal has made three All-Star Teams in his career as well as one All-NBA Team during those 11 seasons and is by far the most accomplished Wizards player still with the team in 2022-23. Kristaps Porzingis and Kyle Kuzma have begun to revive their careers with the team over the last two years, but it is still not enough to be considered for the Hall of Fame. Even as it stands, Beal will likely not be a Hall of Famer when his career is over, but he is the only one in Washington with a chance.

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