Jason Kidd, Steve Nash, Ray Allen Headline Hall Of Fame Finalists

[RealGM Wiretap]

Jason Kidd, Steve Nash and Ray Allen headline the finalists for the Basketball Hall of Fame.

Kidd and Nash are expected to be voted into the Hall of Fame on the first ballot. Kidd ranks second in NBA history with 12,091 assists, and Nash is third with 10,335 assists. Nash also won back-to-back MVPs.

Grant Hill, Maurice Cheeks and Chris Webber are also finalists.

Charles "Lefty" Driesell, Rudy Tomjanovich and Baylor's Kim Mulkey made the final ballot as coaches. Katie Smith, Tina Thompson and longtime NBA official Hugh Evans are also finalists.

Via ESPN

[caronimo]

No brainer selections there. Nash is a two-time mvp and Allen is the leader is 3-pointers made. Kidd and Nash are 2 and 3 in all time assists behind Stockton. There's also the multiple all star and all nba teams.

[gmehl1977]

No brainer selections there. Nash is a two-time mvp and Allen is the leader is 3-pointers made. Kidd and Nash are 2 and 3 in all time assists behind Stockton. There's also the multiple all star and all nba teams.

I think you are totally understanding to great superstars in Grant Hill and Chris Webber

[gordoncatrell]

JKidd, Cwebb should get it this yr. Rudy T and Hugh Evans should get in as well...

Nash, RayRay can wait one more yr.