The induction ceremony has been delayed until spring of 2021.
While we are getting closer and closer to a return to the NBA, not every basketball-related event is ready to go. Jerry Colangelo, the chairman of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame's board of governors, told ESPN's Jackie MacMullan Wednesday that the"We're definitely canceling," Colangelo said."It's going to have to be the first quarter of next year. We'll meet in a couple of weeks and look at the options of how and when and where.
Originally scheduled to take place on Aug. 29 in Springfield, Massachusetts, the Hall of Fame initially targeted Columbus Day Weekend as a possible alternative. Colangelo called those dates"just not feasible," so new ones will be discussed on the June call between the league's board of governors. Colangelo also confirmed that the 2020 class will have its own ceremony distinct from the one that will eventually be held for the class of 2021.
The 2020 Hall of Fame class has already been considered one of the best in history, and is headlined by
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Actress Sofia Bryant Shares Her Super Thorough Skincare RoutineSofia Bryant, the star of Netflix's 'I Am Not Okay with This', reviews a Kiehl's mask and dishes on the skincare routine that keeps her looking flawless. Check out her full routine, in this video.
Read more »
Lakers' Jeanie Buss Says She Has Dreams of Friend Kobe Bryant That Make Her 'Feel Like He’s OK’“I would give anything to go back and have Jan. 26 never take place,” Buss told sports announcer Joe Buck and actor Oliver Hudson on their podcast
Read more »
Reopening Sports: ‘Real Sports’ Bryant Gumbel On “Greed” Fueled Pro Leagues Wanting To Start Up Amidst COVID-19 Realities & Second Wave WorriesEXCLUSIVE: “Any quick history lesson about how owners in sports have acted over time, how they’ve interacted with communities and governments and public coffers and everything else will tell you th…
Read more »
The 38 Best Face Moisturizers for Spring, According to Allure EditorsSo good, they all deserve a spot in the Skin-Care Hall of Fame.
Read more »
Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame Announces Global Partnership with Hard Rock InternationalIn celebration of their alliance, the 8th annual La Musa Awards will take place at the Hard Rock Live Theater at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
Read more »
Flashback: The Notorious B.I.G. Rhymes as Lil' Kim in 'Queen Bitch' Demo“Got buffoons eating my pussy while I watch cartoons,” Hall of Fame rapper rhymes in catalog curio
Read more »