Webber, McGrady among finalists for 2017 Basketball Hall of Fame class

Chris Webber and Tracy McGrady were among the 14 names announced as finalists for the 2017 Basketball Hall of Fame class on Saturday morning.

• Chris Webber (player)
• Tracy McGrady (player)
• Tim Hardaway (player)
• Sidney Moncrief (player)
• Rudy Tomjanovich (coach)
• Bill Self (coach)
• Bo Ryan (coach)
• Kim Mulkey (coach)
• Rollie Massimino (coach)
• Muffet McGraw (coach)
• Rebecca Lobo (player)
• Robert Hughes (coach)
• Hugh Evans (referee)
• 1954-58 Wayland Baptist Univ. (team)

Late Turner Sports broadcaster Craig Sager, who passed away in December of last year following his battle with acute myeloid leukemia, was also recognized as the recipient of the Curt Gowdy Media Award.

McGrady, a first-time nominee, was selected ninth overall by the Toronto Raptors in the 1997 NBA draft, playing 15 seasons with the likes of the Orlando Magic and Houston Rockets. He made seven All-Star teams, was a two-time member of the All-NBA First Team, and led the Association in scoring on two separate occasions.

Webber averaged a near double-double of 20.7 points and 9.8 rebounds over 15 highly efficient seasons. He earned himself 1993-94 Rookie of the Year honors with the Golden State Warriors, going on to make five All-Star teams and three All-NBA Second Teams, as well.

Noteworthy players who weren't named finalists for the HOF by failing to garner 18 of the 24 necessary votes include Ben Wallace, Kevin Johnson, Muggsy Bogues, and Maurice Cheeks.

The final enshrinees will be announced during the NCAA's Final Four weekend in Phoenix, with the ceremony taking place Sept. 7-9 in Springfield, Mass.