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Artis Gilmore to be inducted into the HOF

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by ArtisGilmore, Apr 4, 2011.

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  1. ArtisGilmore

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    http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/...e-to-be-Inducted-into-Basketball-Hall-of-Fame

    Congratulations to the A-Train, an honor well deserved. This has been long overdue. A defensive stalwart and excellent interior scorer, and a very long and productive career.
     
    #1 ArtisGilmore, Apr 4, 2011
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    Now just get Alex English in and everything will be all set.
     
    #2 kevC, Apr 4, 2011
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    pgabriel Educated Negro

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    A-Train needs to come out of retirement for this thread
     
    #3 pgabriel, Apr 4, 2011
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    #4 k-money, Apr 4, 2011
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    I remember Artis from his ABA days with the Kentucky Colonels. He was rough on my Pacers. I also remember Jacksonville State losing in the NCAA championship game way back to UCLA.

    When Artis got the ball close to the basket, it was over.
     
    #5 A_3PO, Apr 4, 2011
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    One of my first favorite players ever


    YEAH he was a force




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    #6 Shroopy2, Apr 4, 2011
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    It's about time, congratulations to one of the best centers in his days.
     
    #7 MoonBus, Apr 4, 2011
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    Congrats Artis.
     
    #8 BleedRocketsRed, Apr 5, 2011
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    For those interested, Sabonis and Chris Mullin have also been inducted.
     
    #9 dharocks, Apr 5, 2011
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    Chris Mullin over Reggie Miller is surprising.

    Chris Mullin was the better player initially. I think he gets "Original Dream Team" member credit. Reggie Miller got him on longetivity and popularity. They probably didnt want to make him a "1st ballot" guy since Mullin wasnt.


    You might be thinking of someone else :)
     
    #10 Shroopy2, Apr 5, 2011
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    I was very surprised to see Sabonis on it. He was well pass his peak when he came to the NBA. Mullin is a borderline selection,IMO. I liked him as a player,but I don't think he should be in the HOF.
     
    #11 saleem, Apr 5, 2011
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    I'm guessing he was inducted thanks to his international career, before his legs gave out. He did win a gold medal and dominated David Robinson in the 1988 olympics.
     
    #12 dharocks, Apr 5, 2011
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    Probably because it's the basketball hall of fame and they consider the person's entire career, not just the NBA career.
     
    #13 dandorotik, Apr 6, 2011
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    wow chris mullin made it early while nique and gilmore had to wait for long decades.
     
    #14 Z-Ro&Trae, Apr 6, 2011
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    'Nique got in his second year on the ballot, this was Mullin's fifth.
     
    #15 dharocks, Apr 6, 2011
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    A-Train was a great player. He would probably be the best center in the nba today. He looked like he was ready for anything too,lol.
     
    #16 leebigez, Apr 6, 2011
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    There's no probably to it.
     
    #17 TEXNIFICENT, Apr 6, 2011
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    Mercy:eek:
     
    #18 Shaud, Apr 6, 2011
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