Former NBA coach Mike D'Antoni inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame
Through 16 NBA seasons, Mike D'Antoni racked up nearly 1,200 career wins and was named Coach of the Year twice.
Former NBA coach Mike D'Antoni is being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on August 15, 2026, as part of the class of 2026. Known for his innovative up-tempo, space-and-pace philosophy, D'Antoni revolutionized offensive strategy by emphasizing ball movement, shooting, and efficiency, which helped shape the analytics-driven era of basketball.
Throughout his 16-year NBA career, spanning stints with the Nuggets, Suns, Knicks, Lakers, Rockets, and Philadelphia 76ers, D'Antoni amassed nearly 1,200 wins and was named NBA Coach of the Year twice in 2005 and 2017. His influence extended beyond the NBA, as he also coached in Italy for eight seasons and served as an assistant coach for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team.
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