Ray Allen confirms role in Doc Rivers' Hall of Fame induction ceremony
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 5:26 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Ray Allen will join Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett as presenters for Doc Rivers’ induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on August 15 in Springfield, Massachusetts. This reunion of the Celtics' championship 'Big Three' coincides with Rivers' recognition for his coaching career, highlighting the team's 2008 championship success. Rivers, who has a total of 1,194 career wins, faced mixed reactions regarding his induction due to his playoffs history. The event will also welcome a 2026 induction class featuring Amar’e Stoudemire, Candace Parker, and Elena Delle Donne.
- •Ray Allen confirmed he will present alongside Pierce and Garnett.
- •Doc Rivers’ induction is set for August 15 in Springfield.
- •Rivers coached the Celtics to their 2008 NBA Championship.
- •He ranks sixth among NBA coaches with 1,194 career wins.
- •The 2026 Hall of Fame class includes Stoudemire, Parker, and Delle Donne.
- 9:06 PMYahoo Sports — Ray Allen plans to reunite with Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett for Doc Rivers HoF enshrinement
- 5:26 AMYahoo Sports — Celtics legend Ray Allen confirms decision on Doc Rivers’ Hall of Fame induction
"Former Celtics coach Doc Rivers is getting his championship trio back together for one more big moment in Springfield.
"The induction of head coach Doc Rivers into the Hall of Fame has turned into a Boston Celtics reunion.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 9:06 PMRay Allen plans to reunite with Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett for Doc Rivers HoF enshrinement
The induction of head coach Doc Rivers into the Hall of Fame has turned into a Boston Celtics reunion.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 5:26 AMCeltics legend Ray Allen confirms decision on Doc Rivers’ Hall of Fame induction
Former Celtics coach Doc Rivers is getting his championship trio back together for one more big moment in Springfield.
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