Mike D'Antoni inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 11:34 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Mike D'Antoni was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on August 15, 2026. Over a 16-season NBA coaching career, he amassed nearly 1,200 career wins and was named NBA Coach of the Year twice. D'Antoni is known for his offensive strategies, particularly with the Phoenix Suns, where he implemented the 'seven seconds or less' philosophy. Beyond the NBA, he also had a successful coaching career in Italy and contributed to the gold medal-winning 2012 U.S. Olympic Team.
- •D'Antoni coached the Phoenix Suns, Knicks, Lakers, and Rockets.
- •He was named NBA Coach of the Year in 2005 and 2017.
- •D'Antoni's coaching philosophy emphasized offense over defense.
- •He also coached professionally in Italy for eight seasons.
- •Recognized as one of the 50 Greatest Contributors in EuroLeague history.
- 11:34 PMYahoo Sports — Former NBA coach Mike D'Antoni inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame
"Through 16 NBA seasons, Mike D'Antoni racked up nearly 1,200 career wins and was named Coach of the Year twice.
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