The initial ballot for the 2023 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame class has been announced, and if it goes as expected, it could very well be Spurs-studded event. It has been known since the end of the 2018-19 season that this would be one of the most star-studded classes in history, as Tony Parker, Dirk Nowitzki and Dwayne Wade all announced their retirements, as well as former Spur Pau Gasol (who made the most of his career during his time with the Lakers), but head coach Gregg Popovich is the surprise inclusion on the ballot.
He has respectfully declined multiple other chances to be on the ballot, with most assuming he would wait until he retires.