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USA Today
07-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Team USA's 2008 gold-medal-winning 'Redeem Team' has made Hall of Fame
Team USA's 2008 gold-medal-winning 'Redeem Team' has made Hall of Fame A roster of @NBA All-Stars led by Hall of Fame Coach Mike Krzyzewski restored USA Basketball dominance in Beijing. 8-0 and a gold-medal win over Spain. #25HoopClass inductee the 2008 US Men's Olympic team. — Basketball HOF (@Hoophall) April 5, 2025 In the summer of 2004, Team USA men's basketball hit a low point when it came away with only the bronze medal in the Olympics. That disappointing finish sparked a revamping of the program, which brought late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant into the fold. To that point, Bryant had never represented the United States in the Olympics. But he did just that in 2008, and he was the main difference as the Stars and Stripes cruised to the gold medal that summer. That Olympic squad, which was dubbed the "Redeem Team," also featured LeBron James and former Lakers players Dwight Howard and Carmelo Anthony. That team has been voted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame along with Howard and Anthony. Team USA claimed its gold medal in August 2008 by defeating a Spain team led by Bryant's Lakers teammate Pau Gasol in the final round by a final score of 118-107. Bryant hit multiple big shots in a closely contested fourth quarter and finished the game with 20 points and six assists. James and Anthony added 14 and 13 points, respectively.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Atlanta's Dwight Howard among group headed to Basketball Hall of Fame
Atlanta native Dwight Howard and Carmelo Anthony are going into the Basketball Hall of Fame later this year, not once but twice. And LeBron James and Chris Paul are part of the group that's headed to the Hall as well, even before their playing careers end. Anthony and Howard were announced Saturday as members of the Class of 2025, as was the 2008 U.S. Olympic men's basketball team that they played on — dubbed the 'Redeem Team,' the one that captured gold at the Beijing Games and started a still-going run of five consecutive Olympic titles and counting for USA Basketball's men's program. Advertisement Howard, nicknamed 'Superman,' spent his high school career at Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy. He was drafted by the Orlando Magic and played there from 2004 to 2012. He played with the Atlanta Hawks from 2016 to 2017 and also spent time with the Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, Charlotte Hornets, Washington Wizards, and Philadelphia 76ers. Also selected for enshrinement: WNBA greats Sue Bird, Maya Moore, and Sylvia Fowles, Chicago Bulls coach and two-time NCAA champion Billy Donovan, Miami Heat managing general partner Micky Arison and longtime NBA referee Danny Crawford. Enshrinement weekend is Sept. 5-6 at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, and the Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. Advertisement [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] 'When the call comes and in my case, I saw Springfield on the phone,' Anthony said on the televised announcement. 'You know what time it is Springfield is on the phone. You know who it is. You get the phone call and you hear, 'You're in.' And I think for me, it was a burden off of my shoulders.' 'For some, this is an individual honor,' Arison said. 'But for me, this speaks to what our entire Heat family — players, coaches, staff and fans — have built together.' The Redeem Team's selection means that Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Jason Kidd and Kobe Bryant — already enshrined as Hall of Famers — essentially now go in for a second time. James and Paul, who are obviously both locks to get into the Hall after they retire, also played for that Olympic team, as did Michael Redd, Carlos Boozer, Deron Williams and Tayshaun Prince. Advertisement The Redeem Team had that moniker because it was the team tasked with restoring USA Basketball's place atop the world stage after the 2004 Olympic team only managed a bronze medal at the Athens Games. The Redeem Team went 8-0 in Beijing, winning those games by an average of 27.9 points. 'USA Basketball is thrilled to see the 2008 U.S. Men's Olympic Team elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame,' USA Basketball CEO Jim Tooley said. 'The Redeem Team's celebrated run in Beijing marks a pivotal moment in U.S. men's Olympic basketball history and has propelled us to five straight gold medals.' UConn's women's program already had coach Geno Auriemma, Swin Cash (enshrined as a player) and Rebecca Lobo (enshrined as a contributor) in the Hall of Fame, and Bird and Moore going in together will obviously add to what's always a huge weekend in New England. 'They're hall of famers for me, they're hall of famers for their family, they're hall of famers for everybody — they're even hall of famers for UConn haters,' Auriemma said. 'That's one thing they can all agree on.' Advertisement ___ TRENDING STORIES: [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Fox News
05-04-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Sue Bird highlight Basketball Hall of Fame class
Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard are going into the Basketball Hall of Fame later this year, not once but twice, and LeBron James and Chris Paul are part of the group that's headed to the Hall as well, even before their playing careers end. Anthony and Howard were announced as members of the Class of 2025 on Saturday, as was the 2008 U.S. Olympic men's basketball team they played on — dubbed the "Redeem Team," the one that captured gold at the Beijing Games and started a still-going run of five consecutive Olympic titles and counting for USA Basketball's men's program. Also selected for enshrinement: WNBA greats Sue Bird, Maya Moore and Sylvia Fowles, Chicago Bulls coach and two-time NCAA champion Billy Donovan, Miami Heat managing general partner Micky Arison and longtime NBA referee Danny Crawford. "I made it to the real basketball heaven," Howard said. Enshrinement weekend is Sept. 5-6 at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, and the Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. "When the call comes and, in my case, I saw Springfield on the phone," Anthony said on the televised announcement. "You know what time it is Springfield is on the phone. You know who it is. You get the phone call and you hear, 'You're in.' And I think for me, it was a burden off of my shoulders." Donovan won back-to-back titles as a college coach with Florida. Arison oversaw Miami's path to NBA titles in 2006, 2012 and 2013. Crawford worked NBA games for 32 seasons and was picked to work the NBA Finals in 23 of those years. "For some, this is an individual honor," Arison said. "But for me, this speaks to what our entire Heat family — players, coaches, staff and fans — have built together." Combined, the five players selected as individuals – Bird, Moore, Fowles, Howard and Anthony – were part of 11 WNBA or NBA championship teams, won 15 Olympic gold medals, made 37 All-NBA or All-WNBA appearances and were named as All-Stars 45 times in their careers. "Surreal," Bird said of her selection. "I don't think there's any way to really wrap your head around it." Added Fowles: "I don't think [any] one of us go into this thinking that we're going to be Hall of Famers. You just do your job ... and when it's all said and done, the job is complete and here we are." The Redeem Team's selection means that Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Jason Kidd and Kobe Bryant — already enshrined as Hall of Famers — essentially now go in for a second time. James and Paul, who are obviously both locks to get into the Hall after they retire, also played for that Olympic team, as did Michael Redd, Carlos Boozer, Deron Williams and Tayshaun Prince. The Redeem Team had that moniker because it was the team tasked with restoring USA Basketball's place atop the world stage, after the 2004 Olympic team only managed a bronze medal at the Athens Games. The Redeem Team went 8-0 in Beijing, winning those games by an average of 27.9 points. "USA Basketball is thrilled to see the 2008 U.S. Men's Olympic Team elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame," USA Basketball CEO Jim Tooley said. "The Redeem Team's celebrated run in Beijing marks a pivotal moment in U.S. men's Olympic basketball history and has propelled us to five straight gold medals. "Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard, members of that team and individual inductees, are two of the many legends in this Class who have contributed to our organization's success over the last 20-plus years, including Sue Bird, Billy Donovan, Maya Moore and Sylvia Fowles," Tooley added. UConn's women's program already had coach Geno Auriemma, Swin Cash (enshrined as a player) and Rebecca Lobo (enshrined as a contributor) in the Hall of Fame, and Bird and Moore going in together will obviously add to what's always a huge weekend in New England. "They're hall of famers for me, they're hall of famers for their family, they're hall of famers for everybody — they're even hall of famers for UConn haters," Auriemma said. "That's one thing they can all agree on." Reporting by The Associated Press. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily!
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Mike Krzyzewski honored as 2008 Olympic men's team inducted into 2025 Naismith Hall of Fame
The Redeem Team is officially in the Naismith Hall of Fame. The 2008 men's Olympic basketball team, led by then-Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski, was among the inductees for the Naismith Hall of Fame Class of 2025 released on Saturday. Advertisement The 2008 men's Olympic basketball team earned the moniker "Redeem Team" after an underperformance at the 2004 Athens Games with a bronze medal. The Krzyzewski-coached team bounced back to win the gold medal in 2008. The US won its first seven games by at least 20 points and defeated Spain 118-107 in the gold medal game. REQUIRED READING: Duke basketball brings Justin Robinson back home to San Antonio for Final Four It featured Kobe Bryant as a captain, but also featured LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard. Both Anthony and Howard were also inducted individually into the Hall of Fame. 'USA Basketball is thrilled to see the 2008 U.S. Men's Olympic Team elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. The Redeem Team's celebrated run in Beijing marks a pivotal moment in U.S. men's Olympic basketball history and has propelled us to five straight gold medals," said USA Basketball CEO Jim Tooley. Advertisement "Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard, members of that team and individual inductees, are two of the many legends in this Class who have contributed to our organization's success over the last 20+ years, including Sue Bird, Billy Donovan, Maya Moore and Sylvia Fowles. Congratulations to the Class of 2025 and we look forward to celebrating you in Springfield." James is still currently in the NBA, while Bryant was inducted in 2020 and Wade in 2023. Krzyzewski ― affectionately known as Coach K ― was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2001. Who was on the 2008 Redeem Team? The Redeem Team had some of the sport's eminent names, with the oft-discussed 2003 draft class getting heavy representation. Here's a look at the full roster: Advertisement 2025 Naismith Hall of Fame class Billy Donovan Carmelo Anthony Dwight Howard Sue Bird Maya Moore Danny Crawford Sylvia Fowles Micky Arison 2008 US Men's Olympic Team This article originally appeared on The Fayetteville Observer: 2008 US Olympic men's team inducted into 2025 Naismith Hall of Fame
Los Angeles Times
05-04-2025
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard and Sue Bird elected to Basketball Hall of Fame
Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard are going into the Basketball Hall of Fame later this year, not once but twice. And LeBron James and Chris Paul are part of the group that's headed to the Hall as well, even before their playing careers end. Anthony and Howard were announced Saturday as members of the Class of 2025, as was the 2008 U.S. Olympic men's basketball team that they played on — dubbed the 'Redeem Team,' the one that captured gold at the Beijing Games and started a still-going run of five consecutive Olympic titles and counting for USA Basketball's men's program. Also selected for enshrinement: WNBA greats Sue Bird, Maya Moore and Sylvia Fowles, Chicago Bulls coach and two-time NCAA champion Billy Donovan, Miami Heat managing general partner Micky Arison and longtime NBA referee Danny Crawford. 'I made it to the real basketball heaven,' Howard said. 'It's crazy.' Enshrinement weekend is Sept. 5-6 at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn., and the Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass. 'When the call comes and in my case, I saw Springfield on the phone,' Anthony said on the televised announcement. 'You know what time it is Springfield is on the phone. You know who it is. You get the phone call and you hear, 'You're in.' And I think for me, it was a burden off of my shoulders.' Donovan won back-to-back titles as a college coach with Florida. Arison oversaw Miami's path to NBA titles in 2006, 2012 and 2013. Crawford worked NBA games for 32 seasons and was picked to work the NBA Finals in 23 of those years. 'For some, this is an individual honor,' Arison said. 'But for me, this speaks to what our entire Heat family — players, coaches, staff and fans — have built together.' Combined, the five players selected as individuals — Bird, Moore, Fowles, Howard and Anthony — were part of 11 WNBA or NBA championship teams, won 15 Olympic gold medals, made 37 All-NBA or All-WNBA teams and were named as All-Stars 45 times in their careers. 'Surreal,' Bird said of her selection. 'I don't think there's any way to really wrap your head around it.' Added Fowles: 'I don't think [any] one of us go into this thinking that we're going to be Hall of Famers. You just do your job ... and when it's all said and done, the job is complete and here we are.' The Redeem Team's selection means that Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Jason Kidd and Kobe Bryant — already enshrined as Hall of Famers — essentially now go in for a second time. James and Paul, who are obviously both locks to get into the Hall after they retire, also played for that Olympic team, as did Michael Redd, Carlos Boozer, Deron Williams and Tayshaun Prince. The Redeem Team had that moniker because it was the team tasked with restoring USA Basketball's place atop the world stage, after the 2004 Olympic team only managed a bronze medal at the Athens Games. The Redeem Team went 8-0 in Beijing, winning those games by an average of 27.9 points. 'USA Basketball is thrilled to see the 2008 U.S. men's Olympic team elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame,' USA Basketball CEO Jim Tooley said. 'The Redeem Team's celebrated run in Beijing marks a pivotal moment in U.S. men's Olympic basketball history and has propelled us to five straight gold medals. 'Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard, members of that team and individual inductees, are two of the many legends in this class who have contributed to our organization's success over the last 20-plus years, including Sue Bird, Billy Donovan, Maya Moore and Sylvia Fowles,' Tooley added. UConn's women's program already had coach Geno Auriemma, Swin Cash (enshrined as a player) and Rebecca Lobo (enshrined as a contributor) in the Hall of Fame, and Bird and Moore going in together will obviously add to what's always a huge weekend in New England. 'They're Hall of Famers for me, they're Hall of Famers for their family, they're Hall of Famers for everybody — they're even Hall of Famers for UConn haters,' Auriemma said. 'That's one thing they can all agree on.'
