Amar'e Stoudemire inducted into Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 12:02 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Amar'e Stoudemire is set to be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on August 15 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Stoudemire, who spent eight seasons with the Phoenix Suns, recalls feeling an instant connection to the city upon arrival. He was recognized as NBA Rookie of the Year in the 2002-03 season. The induction follows his previous recognition as a member of the Suns' 'Ring of Honor' in 2024. His former coach Mike D’Antoni and other notable figures will present Stoudemire at the ceremony.
- •Stoudemire enters Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class.
- •He won NBA Rookie of the Year in 2002-03 with the Suns.
- •Stoudemire averaged 21.4 points and 8.9 rebounds in Phoenix.
- •Mike D’Antoni and others will present him during the ceremony.
- •He was inducted into the Suns' 'Ring of Honor' in 2024.
- 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — How Suns great Amar'e Stoudemire learned of Hall of Fame induction
"Former Phoenix Suns forward Amar'e Stoudemire is entering the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on Aug. 15 in Springfield, Massachusetts.
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