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Former Knicks Star Amar'e Stoudemire Selected for Basketball Hall of Fame
Stoudemire, a six-time NBA All-Star, will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 7:04pm
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Amar'e Stoudemire's induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame caps off a storied career that saw him become one of the NBA's most dominant big men.NYC TodayAmar'e Stoudemire, who spent five seasons with the New York Knicks, has been selected for induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026. Stoudemire, a six-time NBA All-Star, was drafted by the Phoenix Suns in 2002 and went on to have a successful 14-year career, including winning a bronze medal with Team USA in the 2004 Athens Olympics.
Why it matters
Stoudemire's selection to the Basketball Hall of Fame recognizes his significant contributions to the sport during his playing career, particularly his time with the Knicks, where he helped the team make the playoffs in three consecutive seasons from 2010-2013.
The details
Stoudemire was drafted ninth overall by the Phoenix Suns in 2002 and won Rookie of the Year that season. He formed an elite pick-and-roll tandem with star point guard Steve Nash and collected five All-NBA nods and four top-10 MVP finishes during his career. Stoudemire joined the Knicks in 2010 and averaged 25.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game in his first season with the team, making the All-Star team. The Knicks made the playoffs in each of Stoudemire's first three seasons with the team, including a trip to the Eastern Conference semifinals in 2013.
- Stoudemire was drafted by the Phoenix Suns in 2002.
- Stoudemire joined the New York Knicks in 2010.
- The Knicks made the playoffs in each of Stoudemire's first three seasons with the team, including a trip to the Eastern Conference semifinals in 2013.
- Stoudemire will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026.
The players
Amar'e Stoudemire
A six-time NBA All-Star who spent five seasons with the New York Knicks and will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026.
Steve Nash
The star point guard who formed an elite pick-and-roll tandem with Amar'e Stoudemire during their time with the Phoenix Suns.
Carmelo Anthony
The former Knicks star who was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame with the Class of 2025 and played alongside Stoudemire on the 2004 U.S. Olympic team.
What’s next
Stoudemire will be officially inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in a ceremony in Springfield, Massachusetts in 2026.
The takeaway
Amar'e Stoudemire's selection to the Basketball Hall of Fame is a testament to his impressive career, particularly his time with the New York Knicks, where he helped the team make the playoffs in three consecutive seasons and formed a dynamic duo with Carmelo Anthony.
