Former Rockets All-Star and coach Rudy Tomjanovich was nominated for induction in the Naismith Hall of Fame again on Friday, the first step that he has repeatedly gone past as a finalist without getting a spot yet.
Tomjanovich was made one of 22 coaches nominated by the North American committee, including former Rockets coach Rick Adelman. Former SuperSonics and Nuggets coach George Karl was also a first-time nominee. Former Rockets coach Bill Fitch was also again nominated.
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The 17 players nominated by the North American committee are: Mark Aguirre, Chauncey Billups, Muggsy Bogues, Marcus Camby, Mark Eaton, Dale Ellis, Richard Hamilton, Tim Hardaway, Kevin Johnson, Marques Johnson, Bobby Jones, Sidney Moncrief, Jack Sikma, Ben Wallace, Chris Webber and Paul Westphal,