Amar'e Stoudemire inducted into Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
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Last updated Aug 16, 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.
- 3:48 AMYahoo Sports — Amar'e Stoudemire, Mike D'Antoni praise Phoenix Suns in HOF speeches
- 1:08 AMYahoo Sports — Amar'e Stoudemire inducted into Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
- 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — How Suns great Amar'e Stoudemire learned of Hall of Fame induction
"Amar'e Stoudemire and Mike D'Antoni reminisce on their time with the Phoenix Suns in their Naismith Hall of Fame speeches Aug. 15 in Springfield Mass.
"Former Phoenix Suns forward Amar'e Stoudemire is entering the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on Aug. 15 in Springfield, Massachusetts.
"Amar'e Stoudemire, who starred for the Suns and Knicks, is going into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 3:48 AMAmar'e Stoudemire, Mike D'Antoni praise Phoenix Suns in HOF speeches
Amar'e Stoudemire and Mike D'Antoni reminisce on their time with the Phoenix Suns in their Naismith Hall of Fame speeches Aug. 15 in Springfield Mass.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 1:08 AMAmar'e Stoudemire inducted into Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
Amar'e Stoudemire, who starred for the Suns and Knicks, is going into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 12:02 PMHow 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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