Source attribution for the report comes from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel via USA TODAY Network and Reuters Connect, with corroboration from USA Today coverage.

Johnson later became a Milwaukee TV analyst and had his jersey retired as the ninth player in Bucks history, underscoring his lasting legacy with the franchise.

As a broadcaster, Johnson contributed to Milwaukee’s playoff runs, leveraging franchise-leading statistics during his post-playing career.

Johnson guided the Bucks to six playoff appearances and two Eastern Conference Finals appearances, cementing his status as a Bucks icon and current TV analyst.

Since retiring at 36, Griffin has worked as an Amazon Prime Video NBA studio analyst and made appearances in media, including voicing himself on a 2025 Simpsons episode.

Griffin’s later years saw knee-related declines before he served as a rotational veteran for the Nets and Celtics prior to retirement.

Dušan Ivković is highlighted for a six-decade coaching career, including EuroLeague titles and Olympic/world championship success, with stints at major European clubs.

The piece emphasizes Griffin’s and Rivers’ Clippers-era impact, noting Griffin’s scoring/rebounding milestones and Rivers’ championship pedigree as a coach.

Context notes reference prior Bucks Hall of Fame inductees and include Rivers’ remark that the honor reflects the people who helped him rather than being about himself.

The Naismith Hall of Fame Class of 2026 finalists include notable players Blake Griffin and Amar'e Stoudemire, alongside coaching legend Doc Rivers among the coach finalists, signaling a high-profile slate for induction.

Delle Donne, a two-time WNBA MVP who led the Mystics to their first championship in 2019, is highlighted for elite shooting efficiency and a standout scoring profile (50% FG, 40% 3P, 90% FT).

Marques Johnson, a three-time All-NBA انتخاب and five-time All-Star drafted third overall by Milwaukee in 1977, is noted for his 11-season Bucks tenure.