The first sentence states a fact.
Sheryl Swoopes was named to the Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2016 along with Shaquille O'Neal.
It can be proved by consulting the Basketball Hall of Fame website.
The second sentence states an opinion.
Sheryl Swoopes was the best basketball player at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.
Best shows what a person believes, thinks, or feels. Another person might have a different opinion about what makes a person the best basketball player.
Which sentence states a fact?
A: Sheryl Swoopes was named to the Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2016 along with Shaquille O'Neal.
B: Sheryl Swoopes was the best basketball player at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.