Great work by The Canadian Press in highlighting Portland Trail Blazers Assistant Coach Jay Triano’s induction on November 4, 2026 into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame, where he received the Order of Sport, Canada’s highest sporting honour.
Read about Coach Triano’s remarkable coaching journey and lasting contributions to both Canadian and NBA basketball. In 2008, Triano broke barriers at the professional level when he took over the Toronto Raptors and became the first Canadian and non-American born Head Coach in NBA history. Over more than two decades on NBA sidelines, Triano has served as Head Coach, Associate Head Coach, and Assistant Coach with six organizations: the Toronto Raptors, Phoenix Suns, Charlotte Hornets, Sacramento Kings, Dallas Mavericks, and Portland Trail Blazers,
Congratulations Coach Triano on this prestigious honour. Keep up the great work Coach!
For more information, please click the link below to read the full article.
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/canada-sports-hall-of-fame-inductees-2026-9.7213772