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On Saturday, Doc Rivers was among the group of players/coaches who were the latest to be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. A big reason for his selection was that he was the head coach of the Celtics' 2008 title team. The Celtics have had some talented rosters since then, and may see a few players from those teams head to the Hall of Fame in the coming years. Predicting the Next 4 Celtics to Be Inducted Into the Basketball Hall of Fame Here are some players to look out for once they retire. MORE: Celtics Become 73-9 Warriors When Jayson Tatum Reaches This Key Stat *Players like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown were not included, as they are not retired/have much longer before they are eligible for the HOF Kyrie Irving Celtics fans have mixed memories of Irving, and even though he won't make the Hall of Fame because of what he did specifically in his short time in Boston, he's had a good enough career otherwise to get him into the Hall of Fame. He's a nine-time All-Star, has been named to three All-NBA teams and was the 2011-12 Rookie of the Year. He was a part of the iconic 2015-16 Cavaliers team that took down the 73-9 Warriors to win Cleveland's first NBA Finals. Irving is one of the best ball handlers the game has ever seen, and he's had a profound impact on the sport beyond his box-score numbers. MORE: Celtics 2025 Draft Pick Signs Contract Overseas With Real Madrid Rajon Rondo Rondo will soon become eligible for the Hall of Fame. He had the longest stint with the Celtics out of all of these players, playing eight and a half seasons in Boston. He won a ring in the 2008 NBA Finals, and later was a part of another title team when the Lakers won in 2020. He was named to the 2011-12 All-NBA third team and has been on four All-Defensive teams. Rondo was the APG leader in three seasons and well as the SPG leader in 2009-10. MORE: Celtics Full 2026-27 schedule: Jaylen Brown's Return to Boston, National TV Games and More Al Horford Horford is about to enter his 20th season in the NBA, but may already be on his way to finishing as a Hall of Famer. It's not definite, but he's certainly made a case for himself. He's a five-time All-Star, was named to the 2010-11 All-NBA 3rd Team, and was on the All-Defensive Team in 2017-18. He went on to play in the 2022 NBA Finals and won the title in 2024 with the Celtics. Horford was one of the early bigs in the mid 2010s to add a consistent three-point shot to his game, and is 4th all-time in 3PM by a center. Not only has he made an impact in the NBA, but he had a very successful college career in the NCAA as well. With Florida, he was a two-time national champion, which led to him being selected third overall in the 2007 NBA Draft. MORE: Is Joe Mazzulla in Danger of Losing Head Coach Position With Celtics After 2026-27 Season? Jrue Holiday Holiday only spent two years with the Celtics, but he was able to add a second title to his resume in the 2023-24 season. He's also a player who likely isn't a first-ballot Hall of Famer, but can put himself in the conversation to be inducted at some point down the line. In addition to winning two NBA titles, he's been an All-Star twice and has been named to six All-Defensive teams (three 1st & three 2nd). Holiday is also a two-time recipient of the Sportsmanship Award. It might be a long shot for Holiday to get in, but he's an accomplished and well-respected player who should get the attention of voters when the time comes to vote.