Mike D'Antoni inducted into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 6:21 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Mike D'Antoni, known for his groundbreaking offensive strategies, has been enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. D'Antoni's career features 672 NBA regular-season victories and 10 playoff appearances, including three conference finals. He is noted for coaching the Phoenix Suns during the 'Seven Seconds or Less' era, fundamentally transforming offensive basketball. In his coaching tenure, he guided players like Steve Nash and James Harden to MVP honors. D'Antoni acknowledged his success was tied to the talent of his players and expressed gratitude for his coaching journey.
- •D'Antoni has 672 regular-season wins, ranking 22nd all-time.
- •He led teams to 10 playoff appearances in 16 seasons.
- •D'Antoni's Suns revolutionized fast-paced offensive play.
- •He coached Nash and Harden to MVP awards.
- •Induction ceremony took place on August 14, 2026.
- 6:21 PMYahoo Sports — Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2026: Mike D’Antoni remains one of the greatest offensive minds in NBA history
"Seven seconds or less? Multiple point guard MVPs? The 3-point revolution? D'Antoni had a hand in it all.
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