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3 Suns Legends Named Hall of Fame Finalists
Amar'e Stoudemire, Kevin Johnson, and Mike D'Antoni among 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame finalists
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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Three former Phoenix Suns stars - Amar'e Stoudemire, Kevin Johnson, and Mike D'Antoni - have been named finalists for the 2026 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame class. Stoudemire and Johnson were among 11 North American finalists, while D'Antoni was one of two finalists in the contributors category.
Why it matters
The Suns were a dominant force in the NBA during the 2000s, led by Stoudemire and Johnson, and coached by D'Antoni. Their potential induction into the Hall of Fame would cement the legacy of that Suns era and recognize their significant contributions to the evolution of the game.
The details
Stoudemire, who played for the Suns from 2002-2010, was a 6-time NBA All-Star and the 2003 Rookie of the Year. Johnson, with the Suns from 1988-2000, was a 3-time All-Star and 4-time All-NBA Second Team selection. D'Antoni coached the Suns from 2003-2008, pioneering the fast-paced "Seven Seconds or Less" offense that featured Stoudemire and Steve Nash.
- The 2026 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame finalists were announced on February 12, 2026.
- The Class of 2026 will be announced on April 4, 2026 at the Men's Final Four.
- Stoudemire was inducted into the Suns Ring of Honor in 2024.
- Johnson was inducted into the Suns Ring of Honor in 2001.
The players
Amar'e Stoudemire
A six-time NBA All-Star (2005, '07-11) and 2003 NBA Rookie of the Year, Stoudemire averaged 21.4 points and 8.3 rebounds during his first eight seasons with the Phoenix Suns (2002-10) before signing with the New York Knicks (2010-15).
Kevin Johnson
One of the most dynamic point guards of his era, Johnson spent the majority of his 12-year NBA career with the Phoenix Suns, earning three NBA All-Star selections (1990, '91, '94) and four All-NBA Second-Team honors (1989, '90, '91, '94).
Mike D'Antoni
An important figure in the evolution of modern basketball, D'Antoni influenced the game through innovation via his up-tempo, space-and-pace philosophy that helped redefine offensive strategy, emphasizing ball movement, shooting and efficiency and shaping the analytics-driven era of the sport.
What they’re saying
“The Naismith Hall of Fame finalists have been announced:”
— Dave McMenamin (Twitter)
What’s next
The Class of 2026 will be announced on April 4 at the Men's Final Four. Nominees need 18 of 24 final votes by the Honors Committee to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
The takeaway
The potential induction of these three Suns legends into the Basketball Hall of Fame would be a testament to the team's success and influence during the 2000s, cementing their place in NBA history and the evolution of the modern game.
