Bill Kennedy leads the LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame 2026 class, alongside Rick Welts, Robin Roberts, and Sue Wicks, recognizing pioneers in sports, advocacy, and inclusivity.
NBA favorite Bill Kennedy is set to enter the LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame — and it seems well-deserved.
NBA Referee Bill Kennedy to Be Inducted Into LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame
The NBA’s most well-known official leads the Hall of Fame’s 2026 class, which features longtime NBA executive Rick Welts, journalist and broadcaster Robin Roberts, along with former WNBA player Sue Wicks.
Among basketball enthusiasts, Kennedy is the prominent figure.
Officials shouldn’t be well-known. If you are aware of their names, it typically indicates that something has gone awry. Kennedy stands out as an unusual case.
In a field that seldom gets recognition, Kennedy has managed to cultivate a group of supporters. Throughout almost thirty years in the NBA, he has become beloved — not due to contentious decisions, but because of his distinctive style.
Kennedy’s crisp voice and intentional pauses have transformed ordinary moments, such as announcing the result of a replay review or a coach’s challenge, into viral sensations.
Kennedy has refereed NBA games since the 1995–96 season, officiated several NBA Finals, and represented basketball at the 2010 FIFA World Championships and the 2012 Olympics.
In 2015, he emerged as the league’s second openly gay referee, publicly coming out after Rajon Rondo directed a homophobic slur at him during a match in Mexico City.
His reply — composed, honorable, and forthrightly sincere — garnered extensive admiration throughout the league
The recognition arrives amidst a challenging period for the seasoned official. Kennedy is presently out of action due to a strained hamstring he sustained earlier this month while refereeing a matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic.
He was assisted off the court in a wheelchair, and although his return schedule is uncertain, there is hope he might return before the regular season concludes.
The LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame restarted its inductions in 2025 following a ten-year pause, with Kennedy being included in a fresh wave of awardees advancing visibility.
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