Two NBA inductees headline a historically compact but star-studded class: Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard, whose careers blend scoring volume with elite defensive impact and longevity. The historic WNBA trio—Sue Bird, Sylvia Fowles and Maya Moore—rides a legacy of MVPs, championships and resilience, cementing the greatest women’s class ever. Across both leagues, Olympic golds and landmark seasons anchor debates about peak value, legacy and fantasy relevance.