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Meet 13 inductees of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class 2022
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13 inductees were enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame for Class 2022 at Symphony Hall in Springfield, Massachusetts, on Saturday night. They are:

Manu Ginobili speaks at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall in Springfield, Massachusetts, September 10, 2022. /CFP

Manu Ginobili speaks at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall in Springfield, Massachusetts, September 10, 2022. /CFP

Manu Ginobili (#20) of the San Antonio Spurs drives toward the rim in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Detroit Pistons at Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan, June 19, 2005. /CFP

Manu Ginobili (#20) of the San Antonio Spurs drives toward the rim in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Detroit Pistons at Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan, June 19, 2005. /CFP

Manu Ginobili (C) drives toward the rim in the men's basketball bronze medal game against Russia in the London Olympics at North Greenwich Arena in London, England, August 12, 2012. /CFP

Manu Ginobili (C) drives toward the rim in the men's basketball bronze medal game against Russia in the London Olympics at North Greenwich Arena in London, England, August 12, 2012. /CFP

Manu Ginobili, a four-time NBA champion and men's basketball gold medalist on behalf of Argentina at the Athens Olympics in 2004.

Tim Hardaway speaks at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall in Springfield, Massachusetts, September 10, 2022. /CFP

Tim Hardaway speaks at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall in Springfield, Massachusetts, September 10, 2022. /CFP

Tim Hardaway (#10) of the Golden State Warriors penetrates in the game against the Washington Bullets at the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland, 1990. /CFP

Tim Hardaway (#10) of the Golden State Warriors penetrates in the game against the Washington Bullets at the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland, 1990. /CFP

Tim Hardaway (#10) of the Miami Heat holds the ball in the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, February 7, 1999. /CFP

Tim Hardaway (#10) of the Miami Heat holds the ball in the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, February 7, 1999. /CFP

Tim Hardaway, a five-time NBA All-Star and five-time All-NBA Teams selection.

Swin Cash speaks at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall in Springfield, Massachusetts, September 10, 2022. /CFP

Swin Cash speaks at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall in Springfield, Massachusetts, September 10, 2022. /CFP

Swin Cash (#32) of the Detroit Shock shoots in the game against the Indiana Fever at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, July 15, 2005. /CFP

Swin Cash (#32) of the Detroit Shock shoots in the game against the Indiana Fever at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, July 15, 2005. /CFP

Swin Cash (#2) of the Seattle Storm drives toward the rim in Game 2 of the WNBA Western Conference Finals against the Phoenix Mercury at US Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona, September 5, 2010. /CFP

Swin Cash (#2) of the Seattle Storm drives toward the rim in Game 2 of the WNBA Western Conference Finals against the Phoenix Mercury at US Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona, September 5, 2010. /CFP

Swin Cash, a three-time WNBA champion and two-time NCAA champion

Lindsay Whalen speaks at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall in Springfield, Massachusetts, September 10, 2022. /CFP

Lindsay Whalen speaks at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall in Springfield, Massachusetts, September 10, 2022. /CFP

Lindsay Whalen (#13) of the Minnesota Lynx dribbles in the game against the Las Vegas Aces at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, June 24, 2018. /CFP

Lindsay Whalen (#13) of the Minnesota Lynx dribbles in the game against the Las Vegas Aces at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, June 24, 2018. /CFP

Lindsay Whalen (#13) of the Minnesota Lynx drives toward the rim in the game against the New York Liberty at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 16, 2018. /CFP

Lindsay Whalen (#13) of the Minnesota Lynx drives toward the rim in the game against the New York Liberty at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 16, 2018. /CFP

Lindsay Whalen, a four-time WNBA champion and three-time assists leader.

Marianne Stanley speaks at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall in Springfield, Massachusetts, September 10, 2022. /CFP

Marianne Stanley speaks at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall in Springfield, Massachusetts, September 10, 2022. /CFP

Marianne Stanley, head coach of the Indiana Fever looks on during the game against the Atlanta Dream at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, May 17, 2022. /CFP

Marianne Stanley, head coach of the Indiana Fever looks on during the game against the Atlanta Dream at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, May 17, 2022. /CFP

Marianne Stanley, WNBA Coach of the Year in 2002.

Bob Huggins speaks at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall in Springfield, Massachusetts, September 10, 2022. /CFP

Bob Huggins speaks at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall in Springfield, Massachusetts, September 10, 2022. /CFP

Bob Huggins, head coach of the West Virginia Mountaineers in the Big 12 Men's Basketball Championship game against the Kansas State Wildcats at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, March 9, 2022. /CFP

Bob Huggins, head coach of the West Virginia Mountaineers in the Big 12 Men's Basketball Championship game against the Kansas State Wildcats at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, March 9, 2022. /CFP

Bob Huggins, a college basketball head coach with a 916-399 record and 25 NCAA tournament appearances.

George Karl speaks at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall in Springfield, Massachusetts, September 10, 2022. /CFP

George Karl speaks at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall in Springfield, Massachusetts, September 10, 2022. /CFP

George Karl, head coach of the Seattle Supersonics, looks on in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Chicago Bulls at United Center in Chicago, Illinois, June 7, 1996. /CFP

George Karl, head coach of the Seattle Supersonics, looks on in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Chicago Bulls at United Center in Chicago, Illinois, June 7, 1996. /CFP

George Karl, head coach of the Denver Nuggets, reacts to what happens in Game 5 of the NBA Western Conference first-round playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado, April 30, 2013. /CFP

George Karl, head coach of the Denver Nuggets, reacts to what happens in Game 5 of the NBA Western Conference first-round playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado, April 30, 2013. /CFP

George Karl, NBA Coach of the Year in 2013 and a four-time NBA All-Star Game head coach with a 1175–824 record.

The family (C) of Lou Hudson receives their Hall of Fame jacket at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall in Springfield, Massachusetts, September 10, 2022. /CFP

The family (C) of Lou Hudson receives their Hall of Fame jacket at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall in Springfield, Massachusetts, September 10, 2022. /CFP

Lou Hudson (#23) of the Atlanta Hawks dribbles in the game against the Boston Celtics at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, 1974. /CFP

Lou Hudson (#23) of the Atlanta Hawks dribbles in the game against the Boston Celtics at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, 1974. /CFP

Lou Hudson, a six-time NBA-All-Star and All-NBA Second Team selection in 1970.

The family of Hugh Evans receives their Hall of Fame jacket at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall in Springfield, Massachusetts, September 10, 2022. /CFP

The family of Hugh Evans receives their Hall of Fame jacket at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall in Springfield, Massachusetts, September 10, 2022. /CFP

Hugh Evans, an NBA referee who has officiated more than 2,000 games, including 170 playoff and 35 Finals games.

Larry Costello (R), head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, looks on during the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, November 17, 1973. /CFP

Larry Costello (R), head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, looks on during the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, November 17, 1973. /CFP

Larry Costello, who won the NBA Championship as a six-time All-Star player in 1967 and then won the title again as a head coach in 1971.

Del Harris speaks at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall in Springfield, Massachusetts, September 10, 2022. /CFP

Del Harris speaks at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall in Springfield, Massachusetts, September 10, 2022. /CFP

Del Harris (L), head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, talks to Kobe Bryant on the bench during the game at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California, 1999. /CFP

Del Harris (L), head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, talks to Kobe Bryant on the bench during the game at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California, 1999. /CFP

Del Harris, NBA Coach of the year in 1995 and Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award winner in 2020.

Theresa Shank Grentz at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall in Springfield, Massachusetts, September 10, 2022. /CFP

Theresa Shank Grentz at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall in Springfield, Massachusetts, September 10, 2022. /CFP

Theresa Shank Grentz, who has won 681 games and one AIAW Division I title in 1982 as a coach.

Radivoj Korac, EuroBasket MVP in 1961 and one of FIBA's 50 Greatest Players.

(Cover photo: Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony for Class 2022 at Symphony Hall in Springfield, Massachusetts, September 10, 2022. /CFP)

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