Sue Bird, the former Storm star and now part owner who is one of the most decorated players of all time, was named a finalist for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

On Friday, the Naismith Hall of Fame announced the 16 individual finalists (and one team) for the Class of 2025, out of dozens of potential nominees. The final list is highlighted by a number of big names across the NBA and WNBA, including Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Sue Bird, Maya Moore, the 2008 U.S. men's basketball team and more.

Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard are locks to be first-ballot Hall of Famers — and they could get in twice in one year. 'Melo and Howard are among the finalists for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame,