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Doc Rivers, one of the greatest coaches in NBA history, will be honored for his years of service during Saturday's Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
A former All-Star as a player, Rivers joined the Celtics as a coach ahead of the 2004-05 season. He reached the NBA Finals twice with Boston, winning a title in 2008 and falling to the Lakers in 2010. In nine seasons with the Celtics, Rivers had an overall record of 416-305.
Rivers, who also served as the head coach of the Bucks, Clippers, Magic and 76ers, ranks sixth on the all-time wins list behind Gregg Popovich, Don Nelson, Lenny Wilkens, Jerry Sloan and Pat Riley.
Here is everything you need to know about the Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony, including TV and streaming options for the event.
How to watch Doc Rivers Hall of Fame induction ceremony: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: NBA TV
- Live stream: DIRECTV
The Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony will air on NBA TV. The event will also be available to stream on DIRECTV.
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Basketball Hall of Fame 2026 induction ceremony date, start time
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 15
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
The Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 15. The event will be held at Symphony Hall in Springfield, Mass.
Basketball Hall of Fame 2026 inductees
- Joey Crawford (referee)
- Mike D'Antoni (coach)
- Elena Delle Donne (player)
- Mark Few (coach)
- Chamique Holdsclaw (player)
- Candace Parker (player)
- Doc Rivers (coach)
- Amar'e Stoudemire (player)
- 1996 United States Women's National Team
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