Stoudemire, Johnson and D'Antoni Named Finalist for Naismith Hall of Fame

Stoudemire, Johnson and D'Antoni named finalist for Naismith Hall of Fame

Three Phoenix Suns icons are one step closer to enshrinement in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame PHOENIX (KYMA) - Amar'e Stoudemire, Kevin Johnson and former head coach Mike D'Antoni were named finalists for the Hall of Fame's upcoming class, bringing renewed attention to a transformative era of Suns basketball. Stoudemire, the 2003 NBA Rookie of the Year, developed into one of the league's premier forwards during his time in Phoeni…

Blake Griffin, Doc Rivers, Kevin Johnson, Amar'e Stoudemire among Hall finalists

Getty The Hall list is out. Now the debates start. The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced its finalists for the Class of 2026 this week, with the group now advancing to the Honors Committee. The final class will be revealed April 4 during Final Four weekend. It’s a wide-ranging ballot, spanning eras, roles, and levels of the game. On the North American side, the finalists include referee Joey Crawford, coaches Mark Few, Gary McKnight, Di…

And-Ones: Hall Of Fame Finalists, Kelly, Expansion, Investigations

The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced this week the selection of finalists for its Class of 2026, according to a league press release. The finalists will be put forward to the Honors Committee to be considered for election and the new class will be announced on Saturday, April 4 during Final Four weekend. The North American Committee Finalists include referee Joey Crawford; coaches Mark Few, Gary McKnight, Dick Motta, Doc Rivers, Kelvin…