The architects of the 2008 Boston Celtics championship are reuniting in Springfield. Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers selected former franchise stars Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett as his official presenters for his upcoming enshrinement into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The institution officially announced the slate of legacy presenters on Wednesday, July 15. The 2026 class festivities are scheduled for August 14 and 15 in Massachusetts.
Rivers directed Pierce and Garnett during his tenure in Boston from 2004 to 2013. The trio defined the modern era of the franchise, securing the organization’s 17th NBA title in 2008. Their championship run established a foundation that Celtics fans still reference today. This selection continues a distinct tradition among that roster, as Garnett previously stood on the Hall of Fame stage as the presenter for Pierce during his 2021 induction.
The current Bucks coach enters the Hall of Fame with a resume built on longevity and regular-season dominance. Rivers officially ranks sixth on the NBA’s all-time coaching wins list, carrying more than 1,180 career victories into the 2026 ceremony. He joins a high-profile enshrinement class that features Amar’e Stoudemire, Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, and Gonzaga head coach Mark Few.
The Bottom Line: Basketball fans should tune into the August 14-15 enshrinement ceremonies to watch the 2008 Boston core reunite on stage. Rivers enters the Hall ranking sixth all-time in wins, bringing his signature players with him to close out his induction.