Skip to main content

LeBron James' 12 Hall of Fame teammates


LeBron James is one of the best to ever play in the NBA. He has set multiple records and accomplished a handful of milestones, capped off by the NBA All-Time scoring record, four NBA championships, four Finals MVPs, four NBA MVPs, one NBA Cup title, and one NBA Cup MVP.

Throughout his career, he's played with five players that are in the Basketball Hall of Fame and seven others that will likely join James in the Hall. Here is a look at LeBron James' 12 Hall of Fame teammates.

Check out the gallery.

Dwyane Wade Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (right) and shooting guard Dwyane Wade (3) watch the action from the bench during the first half against the Utah Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena. The Jazz won 104-97. Russ Isabella-Imagn Images

Hall of Fame status: Inducted in 2023

Dwyane Wade has arguably got to be James' best teammate throughout his career. With Wade in his corner, they both led the Miami Heat to back-to-back NBA championships in four consecutive Finals appearances. Having these two on the same team was a nightmare to stop, especially in transition. They went together like peanut butter and jelly.

Chris Bosh Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) and center Chris Bosh (1) come off the court after the win over the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. James has 42 points and Bosh has 22 points. The Heat defeated the Mavericks 117-106. Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Hall of Fame status: Inducted in 2021

Another superstar who joined both James and Wade in Miami was Chris Bosh. He was the third option during the Big Three era. Although his numbers took a dip compared to his days as a Toronto Raptor, Bosh was still reliable as ever when called upon. He was capable of pulling off clutch plays, none bigger than the offensive rebound he made during Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals.

Cleveland Cavaliers center Shaquille O'Neal (33) and forward LeBron James (23) sit on the bench during the second quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wachovia Center. Cleveland defeated Philadelphia 108-101. Howard Smith-Imagn Images

Hall of Fame status: Inducted in 2016

It was such a shame that Shaquille O'Neal was in the last stretch of his career when he decided to team up with a young LeBron James in Cleveland. While the duo still elevated the Cavaliers into contenders, it wasn't enough to overcome the Boston Celtics in the playoffs. Nonetheless, it would be interesting to imagine if a peak O'Neal and James played together for the same team.

Ray Allen Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) ad guard Ray Allen against the Phoenix Suns at the US Airways Center. Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Hall of Fame status: Inducted in 2018

Ray Allen joining James and the Heat was a major boost to the team's title defense. His elite outside shooting provided more space for the Big Three to operate. But more importantly, Allen played a pivotal role in propelling the Heat's successful title defense in 2013. It was his clutch three-point basket in Game 6 to force overtime that extended the series to Game 7 against the San Antonio Spurs.

Ben Wallace Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) shoots over Detroit Pistons player Ben Wallace (6) at the Palace of Auburn Hills.Leon Halip-Imagn Images

Hall of Fame status: Inducted in 2021

Another big man who teamed up with James a little too late was Ben Wallace. After several playoff battles against each other, Wallace eventually took his talents to Cleveland at a later stage in his career. However, he was already around his mid-30s while dealing with a myriad of injuries. Like O'Neal, the partnership was short-lived.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) and guard Russell Westbrook (0) high five against the Orlando Magic during the second quarter at Amway Center.Kim Klement-Imagn Images

Hall of Fame status: Probability of 99.93%

Although superstar team-ups usually elevate teams into contenders, that wasn't the case when Russell Westbrook joined LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Westbrook was a terrible fit alongside James. While critics spotted it right from the get-go, the front office decided to push through when the 2017 NBA MVP became available for trade, and it turned out to be a catastrophic super team.

Dwight Howard Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and center Dwight Howard (39) celebrate their win after game six of the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena. The Los Angeles Lakers won 106-93 to win the series. Kim Klement-Imagn Images

Hall of Fame status: Probability of 99.73% (2025 Finalist)

Dwight Howard was already in a declining stage of his career when he rejoined the Lakers, marking his second stint with the team after a disastrous first. This time around, Howard served as a reserve center for a James-led Lakers inside the NBA Bubble amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Howard provided rim protection and slam dunks that propelled the Lakers to a title.

Related Los Angeles Lakers NewsArticle continues below

Gilbert Arenas with laughing emojis around him, and Lakers rookie Bronny James smiling.

Gilbert Arenas drops hilarious take on Lakers' Bronny James earning an NBA role1h

 Lakers star LeBron James looking excited at Bronny James.

LeBron James' hyped message to Bronny after G League career-high 39 points3h

 Lakers' Luka Doncic as Doctor Strange with the time stone

Luka Doncic reveals what Lakers need to get back to winning ways14h

class to be announced at the men's NCAA Final Four on April 5.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) dribbles the ball next to forward LeBron James (23) against the Sacramento Kings in the first quarter at the Golden 1 Center.Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Hall of Fame status: Probability of 99.86%

Speaking of the Lakers team that won the championship inside the bubble, Anthony Davis played an instrumental role supplanting James. He was a solid running mate alongside The King, forming a dynamic duo to propel the Purple and Gold to the franchise's 17th championship amidst the pandemic. Davis and James would also lead the Lakers to an In-Season Tournament title.

Carmelo Anthony Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) and forward Carmelo Anthony (7) argue a call with an official during the first half of the game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Hall of Fame status: Probability of 98.42% (2025 Finalist)

At his peak, Carmelo Anthony rivaled James as they had plenty of iconic battles against each other, dating way back into their high school days. Melo was a prolific scorer before joining James in the final season of his polarizing basketball career. Shortly after, he finally hung up his basketball sneakers. Like Howard, Melo is a step closer to be inducted at the 2025 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

Kyrie Irving Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts with guard Kyrie Irving (2) after a tip in basket against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Hall of Fame status: Probability of 97.55%

When James returned to Cleveland for a second stint, The King rolled the dice with Kyrie Irving as his running mate. Irving's crazy ball-handling and acrobatic scoring turned him into one of James' best partners in his career. They both connived to piece together one of the most historic championship runs in NBA history, helping the Cavaliers become the first team to climb out of a 3-1 NBA Finals hole to defeat the 73-9 Golden State Warriors.

Kevin Love Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) and forward Kevin Love (0) celebrate in the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Quicken Loans Arena.David Richard-Imagn Images

Hall of Fame status: Probability of 73.47%

On the other hand, Kevin Love was also part of that 2015-16 Cleveland Cavaliers squad that made history to capture the franchise's first championship banner. Love was the third option, providing outside shooting and perimeter defense. Furthermore, he was also a double-double machine that provided some stability while playing alongside James.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) and forward LeBron James (23) during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena.Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images

Hall of Fame status: Probability of 44.68%

Although Basketball Reference has Luka Doncic quite low on his Hall of Fame probability, anyone can argue that the Slovenian star is a lock in the Hall of Fame, especially when considering his international accolades, as long as he remains relatively healthy. Luka became James' latest high-profile teammate when the Lakers traded Davis for Doncic. It remains to be seen how this partnership will go. However, seeing two of the best in the league play together should inject some excitement in Los Angeles.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

What Happened to the Rivalry Between LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony? - Bleacher Report

They were two young stars with unique and special abilities on the basketball court. They had recently played in a high-attention scholastic contest against each other. They were both selected in the same draft. The LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony rivalry was supposed to be the best individual rivalry since Magic and Bird. But while the relationship between Bird and Johnson is dramatized in a new Broadway play , Anthony and James will meet for the 15th time in their careers and do so without much fanfare. James and Anthony first met in a USA developmental camp in 2001 . Much like how Johnson raved about Bird after they played together on a college All-Star team playing in an international tournament, James couldn’t stop talking about Anthony. The two squared off in a high school showcase game the following year that pitted the player regarded as the best senior in the country (Anthony) against the one that was the best junior in the country (James), a game Anthony’s team wo...
Post a Comment
Read more

NBA Monday Morning Shootaround: LeBron James, The Hunger Games, and More - Bleacher Report

Welcome to the "Monday Morning Shootaround," Bleacher Report's recap of the weekend that was in the NBA. Along with getting you caught up on the weekend’s playoff action, we’ll give you a sneak preview of what could potentially be the greatest basketball book of all time, show you the best 70-year-old playground superstar ever, and tell you about a young star that just might choose religion over the fame and fortune of the NBA. The Opening Tip * ABC cameras caught LeBron James reading The Hunger Games before the Miami Heat played the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. Shortly thereafter, the Miami Heat small forward proceeded to go into full Katniss Everdeen mode to the tune of 40 points, 18 rebounds and nine assists as the Heat pulled out a hard-fought 101-93 victory. After a slow start, Heat guard Dwyane Wade finished with 30 points, nine rebounds and six assists of his own. But Sunday afternoon was all about James and his gaudy numbers, virtually all of which we...
Post a Comment
Read more

Breaking Down the Differences Between LeBron James and Kevin Durant - Bleacher Report

LeBron James and Kevin Durant are being coined as "the future of the NBA 's next generation." That is certainly true, but they aren't exactly on the same level. LeBron and Durant are two different players, who bring varying skills to different facets of the game. Instead of just comparing them in a "who's the best" fashion, let's take a minute and break down which player excels in each and every facet of the game of basketball. Ahead is a breakdown of the differences that exist between LeBron and Durant.  Scoring Ronald Martinez/Getty Images LeBron 2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 27.1 points, 53.1 FG%, 36.3 3P%, 77.1 FT% Durant 2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 28.0 points, 49.6 FG%, 38.7 3P%, 86.0 FT% Scoring is what Kevin Durant does. It's not only his specialty, it's also what makes him such a dangerous and elite player. With that being said, LeBron isn't exactly a slouch on the offensive side of the...
Post a Comment
Read more