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Glenn Rivers and Amar'e Stoudemire among nine inducted into Hall of Fame

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 12:22 AM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Glenn Rivers and Amar'e Stoudemire among nine inducted into Hall of Fame

Summary

Glenn "Doc" Rivers and Amar'e Stoudemire were inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame on August 16, 2026. The ceremony took place in Springfield, Massachusetts, celebrating their contributions to the sport. Rivers, a former coach, expressed gratitude for those who helped him reach this milestone. Stoudemire, a six-time All-Star known for his time with the Suns, also acknowledged the influence of his coach, Mike D'Antoni, who was among the inductees. Other honorees included Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne, alongside the unbeaten 1996 US Olympic gold medal team.

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By the Numbers

•Rivers coached in the NBA for 27 seasons.
•Stoudemire averaged 18.9 points during his career.
•Parker is a three-time WNBA champion.
•D'Antoni is noted for pioneering fast-tempo offensive play.
•Ceremony held in Springfield, Massachusetts.

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1:49 AMYahoo Sports — Amar'e Stoudemire, Mike D'Antoni, Doc Rivers among eight individuals enshrined in 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame
12:22 AMYahoo Sports — Rivers among nine inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame

What they're saying

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NBA star Amar'e Stoudemire and longtime coach Glenn "Doc" Rivers were among nine inductees into the Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday."This is a celebration that I met a collection of people who helped me get to the Hall of Fame," Rivers said.
— Yahoo Sports