How to watch Chris Bosh Basketball Hall of Fame induction in Canada: Time, TV channel for ceremony

Jordan Greer

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One of the greatest players in Raptors history will soon take his place among the legends of the game.

Chris Bosh will join Paul Pierce, Ben Wallace, Chris Webber and more this weekend as the Class of 2021 is inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. The 37-year-old's NBA career was unfortunately cut short because of health issues, but Saturday's ceremony will allow fans to appreciate the 13 stellar seasons he put together in Toronto and Miami.

"My career didn't end soaked in champagne, celebrating a championship or even in tears on the court," Bosh tweeted Wednesday. "It ended in a doctor's office in the middle of the afternoon. But when a door is closed, a window opens. New challenges ahead."

My career didn’t end soaked in champagne, celebrating a championship, or even in tears on the court. It ended in a doctor’s office in the middle of the afternoon. But when a door is closed, a window opens.

New challenges ahead. #BoshHOF #21HoopClass pic.twitter.com/WZTtNgxtO3
— Chris Bosh (@chrisbosh) September 8, 2021

Here's everything you need to know about Saturday's Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony, including the start time and TV channel for the event.

How to watch the Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony

Date: Saturday, Sept. 11
Time: 7 p.m. ET
TV channel: NBA TV Canada

This year's Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held Saturday, Sept. 11. NBA TV Canada will provide coverage of the event, which is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET.

Who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame this year?

Here are the 16 members of the Class of 2021:

Paul Pierce
Chris Bosh
Ben Wallace
Chris Webber
Bill Russell (coach; inducted as a player in 1975)
Rick Adelman (coach)
Jay Wright (coach)
Lauren Jackson
Yolanda Griffith
Val Ackerman
Howard Garfinkel
Cotton Fitzsimmons
Bob Dandridge
Toni Kukoc
Pearl Moore
Clarence Fats Jenkins

Who will present Chris Bosh for enshrinement?

Bosh chose former Heat guard Ray Allen and Heat president Pat Riley as his presenters for the Hall of Fame ceremony. Bosh famously kicked the ball out to Allen at the end of Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals for a 3-pointer that kept Miami's championship hopes alive. The Heat went on to win that game and the series, completing their quest for back-to-back titles.

Here is the full list of presenters:

Paul Pierce: Kevin Garnett ('20)
Chris Bosh: Ray Allen ('18), Pat Riley ('08)
Ben Wallace: Larry Brown ('02)
Chris Webber: Isiah Thomas ('00)
Bill Russell: Charles Barkley ('06), Julius Erving ('93), Spencer Haywood ('15), Alonzo Mourning ('14), Bill Walton ('93), Rick Welts ('18)
Rick Adelman (coach): Vlade Divac ('19), Jack Sikma ('19)
Jay Wright (coach): Charles Barkley ('06), Billy Cunningham ('86), Herb Magee ('11), George Raveling ('15)
Lauren Jackson: Sheryl Swoopes ('16)
Yolanda Griffith: Van Chancellor ('07)
Val Ackerman: Russ Granik ('13), Rick Welts ('18)
Howard Garfinkel: John Calipari ('15), Grant Hill ('18), Bobby Hurley ('10)
Cotton Fitzsimmons: Charles Barkley ('06), Jerry Colangelo ('04), Phil Knight ('12)
Bob Dandridge: Oscar Robertson ('80)
Toni Kukoc: Michael Jordan ('09), Jerry Reinsdorf ('16)
Pearl Moore: Sylvia Hatchell ('13)
Clarence Fats Jenkins: Wayne Embry ('99)