Doc Rivers inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame class of 2026
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 3:17 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Doc Rivers was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on August 16, 2026. Rivers, who ranks fifth all-time in NBA coaching victories, has a championship ring from 2008 with the Boston Celtics. His career includes 27 seasons as a head coach and over 1,190 regular-season wins, despite criticism for playoff shortcomings. During his induction speech, Rivers reflected on key moments, including his championship-winning season and coaching his son Austin. The full enshrinement ceremony can be viewed on NBA TV.
- •Rivers won a championship with the Boston Celtics in 2008.
- •He has coached in 226 playoff games over his career.
- •Rivers ranks fifth in all-time NBA coaching wins.
- •His coaching career spans 27 consecutive seasons.
- •He spoke about lessons learned from coaching his son Austin.
- 3:17 AMYahoo Sports — FULL Boston Celtics coach alum Doc Rivers Hall of Fame induction speech
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — Watch highlights from Doc Rivers' induction into Basketball Hall of Fame
"Rivers was inducted into the Hall of Fame this week, introduced to the Hoops Hall by a trio of Celtics he helped hang Boston's Banner 17 with.
"Rivers is the fifth all-time winningest NBA coach and won a ring with the Celtics in 2008.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 3:17 AMFULL Boston Celtics coach alum Doc Rivers Hall of Fame induction speech
Rivers was inducted into the Hall of Fame this week, introduced to the Hoops Hall by a trio of Celtics he helped hang Boston's Banner 17 with.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 4:01 PMWatch highlights from Doc Rivers' induction into Basketball Hall of Fame
Rivers is the fifth all-time winningest NBA coach and won a ring with the Celtics in 2008.
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