Delle Donne and Parker join 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame class
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 12:59 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Elena Delle Donne and Candace Parker were inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts, on August 16, 2026. Both players highlighted the significance of their basketball journeys during their speeches. Delle Donne honored her sister's strength while reflecting on her own successes, including leading the Washington Mystics to a championship. The class also included the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's basketball team and other notable figures from the sport. Delle Donne's accomplishments feature two MVP awards, while Parker has been recognized as a key player in women's basketball.
- •Delle Donne and Parker were inducted on August 16, 2026.
- •Delle Donne delivered an emotional speech, paying tribute to her sister.
- •Delle Donne won MVP awards in 2015 and 2019.
- •The class included the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's basketball team.
- •Parker is recognized for her influence in women's basketball.
- 12:59 AMYahoo Sports — Delle Donne and Parker inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in the 2026 class
"Elena Delle Donne and Candace Parker's WNBA careers were intertwined with so many great moments. Now they are forever bonded, enshrined into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class Saturday night.
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