Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne, two of the most decorated players of their era, are set to join the Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026.
The class will also include former NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire and current coach Doc Rivers, according to sources.
Star power across the women’s and men’s game
Parker, a former WNBA MVP and champion, has been one of the league’s defining talents, combining elite production with a championship résumé. Delle Donne, also a former WNBA MVP and champion, has similarly been recognized among the sport’s top performers.
On the men’s side, Stoudemire is slated for induction after a standout NBA career that established him as one of the premier big men of his time. Rivers, currently coaching, is also part of the incoming class, reflecting his long-standing presence on the NBA sidelines.
The Hall of Fame class brings together elite individual honors and championship success, spanning multiple levels of the sport and highlighting impact both on the court and on the bench.