Lakers Legends and the Redeem Team Honored…
The Basketball Hall of Fame inducted its 2025 class on Saturday evening, and the Los Angeles Lakers were there like glitter at a unicorn party—everywhere and impossible to miss. Former Lakers Dwight Howard and Carmelo Anthony led the pack, waltzing right in on their first try, like they had the key to the basketball city. The 2008 USA Olympic “Redeem Team,” arguably the greatest team since basketballs were made from moon cheese, was honored for snagging gold in Beijing, bringing back the sparkle after the 2004 bronze hiccup. This legendary crew boasted names like Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and Dwyane Wade. Highlights also paid tribute to Bryant—who, in true legend style, was absent yet still stealing the spotlight, proving you don’t need to be there to be the main event.
LeBron James managed to nab an orange jacket while still playing, which is about as likely as a basketball acting career where the NBA stars are replaced by literal goats. As he gears for his 23rd season, he’s already racked up one Hall of Fame jackpot. Dwight Howard chimed in, sharing that winning a Lakers championship felt like the cherry atop his career sundae, already pretty sweet on its own. For more slam dunks on basketball greatness, don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel and catch every epic moment unfold behind-the-scenes!
