On Saturday, April 4, Tamika Catchings was officially elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2020. It’s the culmination of Catchings’ incredible WNBA career, which spanned 15 seasons and included a long list of accolades.
βοΈ 10x WNBA All-Star
βοΈ 10x WNBA All-Defensive First Team
βοΈ 7x All-WNBA First Team
βοΈ 5x WNBA Defensive Player of the Year
βοΈ WNBA MVP
βοΈ WNBA Champion πNext stop: Springfield π
Take a look back at the top highlights from @Catchin24's illustrious #WNBA career! pic.twitter.com/122F6K8ijV
— WNBA (@WNBA) April 4, 2020
The hype surrounding Catchings’ election could be seen on social media, where a plethora of teams, players, coaches and media outlets congratulated Catchings on her accomplishment.
HOF Bound! π
Congratulations to @Catchin24 on her election to the @Hoophall! #20HoopClass pic.twitter.com/Iwqba7XXoC
— WNBA (@WNBA) April 4, 2020
She was named to the WNBA Top 20 Players in the leagues 20-year history in 2016. In her 14-year career she was a 10x All-Star, 4x Olympic gold medalist and all-time leaders in steals. We congratulate WNBA Champion Tamika Catchings. #20HoopClass pic.twitter.com/quUSIhz1lL
— Basketball HOF (@Hoophall) April 4, 2020
It's official!
Tamika Catchings is the newest member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame! pic.twitter.com/TL7zA9XqZ7
— Lady Vol Basketball (@LadyVol_Hoops) April 4, 2020
ππ«πππππ¬π. ππ. ππ₯π₯. ππ’π¦π. π
Welcome to the Hall of Fame, Catch π₯βοΈ
π°: https://t.co/g6E2SCGjTm#20HoopClass x #24Forever pic.twitter.com/IdTdT4qCof
— Indiana Fever βΉοΈββοΈπ (@IndianaFever) April 4, 2020
#20HoopClass inductee Tamika Catchings:
10x @WNBA All-Star, 4x Olympic gold medalist, 2012 WNBA champion, 5x DPOY
Players in WNBA history to have won Rookie of the Year, MVP, Finals MVP and multiple Defensive Player of the Year awards:
Tamika Catchings
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) April 4, 2020
"Being able to follow in [Pat's] footsteps…I'm just really thankful and grateful."@Catchin24 spoke with @ReceDavis & @RebeccaLobo about becoming the first @LadyVol_Hoops player inducted in the @Hoophall, being in the same class as Kobe & more ππΎ#20HoopClass x #24Forever pic.twitter.com/NjhHeh31kE
— Indiana Fever βΉοΈββοΈπ (@IndianaFever) April 5, 2020
A leader on and off the court, congrats @Catchin24 on your induction to the @Hoophall! #20HoopClass pic.twitter.com/P8QyNxJbDI
— NBA Cares (@nbacares) April 4, 2020
Our Sparks family wants to congratulate @IndianaFever legend @Catchin24 on being named to the @Hoophall!π
Hereβs a message from another Hall of Famer @LisaLeslie. #24Forever pic.twitter.com/R16oYXIeWl
— Los Angeles Sparks (@LA_Sparks) April 4, 2020
HOF Tamika,
Some incredible people want to congratulate you π€©
Nobody deserves this more. Enjoy YOUR moment π―
Full video: https://t.co/JwMQcQaLxH#20HoopClass x #24Forever pic.twitter.com/k9lz7PC8oN
— Indiana Fever βΉοΈββοΈπ (@IndianaFever) April 4, 2020
Congrts!!!!!! π https://t.co/rLDrHheUGV
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) April 4, 2020
Congrats to all the @Hoophall inductees. So proud of my former teammate @Catchin24 – true champions is every area. Love you and you are so derserving. Thanks for the impact you have made on my life and so many other. #HOFamer
— Nikki Mccray (@NikkiMccray15) April 4, 2020
A true legendππ
Congrats @Catchin24!#24Forever pic.twitter.com/zcLXmG1dXm
— Los Angeles Sparks (@LA_Sparks) April 4, 2020
"So many words go through my mind just about how grateful and excited I am."@Catchin24 spoke with @PatBoylanPacers about what it means to be a member of this @Hoophall class ππΎ
Full conversation: https://t.co/EptkOVDm7X#20HoopClass x #24Forever pic.twitter.com/oYTti7oBhY
— Indiana Fever βΉοΈββοΈπ (@IndianaFever) April 4, 2020
πΈ @Catchin24 | #20HoopClass pic.twitter.com/0SpVZmTc8P
— WNBA (@WNBA) April 4, 2020
So proud of @Catchin24 and thankful for her induction into the Basketball Hall Of Fame. She is truly one of the greatest athletes and one of the best people Iβve ever been around. Congratulations Tamika! https://t.co/tOmjP0KxjE
— Tony Dungy (@TonyDungy) April 4, 2020
"She's selfless. She's tenacious. She's high energy."
And now, she's in the @HoopHall, too!Congratulations, @Catchin24! pic.twitter.com/JpKxZSziZh
— Lady Vol Basketball (@LadyVol_Hoops) April 4, 2020
.@Catchin24βs sneaker game was just as impressive as her basketball game. Now sheβs a Hall of Famer. Congrats, Catch! π pic.twitter.com/A80m28nbyR
— SoleCollector.com (@SoleCollector) April 4, 2020
.@TheRealMikeEpps showing love for his hometown friend @Catchin24 π₯#20HoopClass x #24Forever pic.twitter.com/BwSAr2DaAJ
— Indiana Fever βΉοΈββοΈπ (@IndianaFever) April 4, 2020
Last but not least, @Candace_Parker congratulates former @LadyVol_Hoops @Catchin24 on her being elected to the @Hoophall. #24Forever pic.twitter.com/tYy1Gub6Ii
— Los Angeles Sparks (@LA_Sparks) April 4, 2020
Congrats to the π @catchin24 on the Hall of Fame honor.
I remember the day I got traded, and the first player I met coming into Indy. From that day on, I knew I had a new family member for life. Recently someoneβ¦ https://t.co/Q8evUSFnuu— K. Christmas-Kelly (@RimaC13) April 4, 2020
We canβt stop watching @Catchin24 highlights βΉπΎββοΈπ₯
Relive some of the best plays and moments from her HALL OF FAME career!
π₯: https://t.co/9apJ1kVXEd#20HoopClass x #24Forever pic.twitter.com/5sXmhRShvl
— Indiana Fever βΉοΈββοΈπ (@IndianaFever) April 5, 2020