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The list of first-time nominees for the Hall of Fame was announced Tuesday on NBA Today.
The San Antonio Spurs' dynasty was built on the success of one of their mainstays, Argentine player, and Olympic gold medal winner, Ginobili. One of the best international basketball players of all time, the inventive guard with a distinctive style was the 57th overall pick in the 1999 NBA draft. He helped popularize the "Eurostep," a move used by virtually every player in the game today.
Other first time nominees include Tom Chambers, who played for six teams, including the Seattle SuperSonics and Phoenix Suns, and Lindsay Whalen, who played for five teams.
Others in the nomination pool for this year's Hall of Fame class include first-time nominees.
Chauncey Billups, a five-time All-Star and three-time All-NBA selection, as well as winning FinalsMVP as part of the 2004 NBA champion Detroit Pistons.
The 2004 Pistons team included Richard Hamilton, who was a three-time All-Star.
The Dallas Mavericks have a member who is a four-time All-Star.
Tim Hardaway is a five-time NBA All-Star and five-time All-NBA selection.
The smallest player to ever play in the NBA was Muggsy Bogues.
Mark Jackson is one of six players to record 10,000 career assists.
Swin Cash won two NCAA titles at the University of Connecticut and three more with the Detroit Shock and Seattle Storm.
A six-time WNBA All-Star and four-time All-WNBA selection, Becky Hammon is a woman.
George Karl is sixth all-time in NBA coaching victories.
One of six coaches with 900 or more collegiate victories is Bob Huggins.
The Naismith Hall of Fame class will be announced in New Orleans in early April and will be in Springfield, Mass., in September of 2022.
