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Presenters for the Class of 2026
Each inductee from the Class of 2026 has chosen their presenters from among the ranks of previously inducted Hall of Famers. This selection process allows inductees to honor those who have influenced their careers. Notably, the 1996
The list of inductees and their respective presenters includes a diverse array of basketball legends. Joey Crawford will be presented by Danny Crawford, a member of the Class of 2025, and Rod Thorn, who was inducted in 2018. Mike D’Antoni has selected Jerry Colangelo, Bob McAdoo, Steve Nash, Amar’e Stoudemire, and Rod Thorn as his presenters. Elena Delle Donne will be honored by Sylvia Fowles and Marianne Stanley, while Mark Few has chosen John Calipari, Grant Hill, and John Stockton to present him.
Chamique Holdsclaw will be presented by Tamika Catchings, Tina Thompson, and Teresa Weatherspoon. Candace Parker has selected a star-studded lineup, including Tamika Catchings, Allen Iverson, Cheryl Miller, and Dwyane Wade. Doc Rivers will be honored by Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce, both of whom have made significant impacts in the NBA.
Amar’e Stoudemire's presenters include Jerry Colangelo, Mike D’Antoni, Grant Hill, Tracy McGrady, Steve Nash, and Rick Welts. The 1996 USA Basketball Women’s National Team will be presented by a formidable group of enshrined athletes, including Teresa Edwards, Lisa Leslie, Rebecca Lobo, Katrina McClain, Dawn Staley, Sheryl Swoopes, and Tara VanDerveer.
Event Coverage and Ticket Information
NBA TV is set to provide live and exclusive coverage of the Enshrinement Ceremony in 2026. Tickets for all related events are currently available for purchase. For further details and updates, interested individuals can visit the official Hall of Fame website or follow their social media accounts on X and Instagram.
