Even though I think Dennis Rodman was the better player and more accomplished career, if Rodman can get in the HOF then Ben Wallace might have a chance eventually.
Basketball: Tracy McGrady Fat Lever Mark Price NFL(Pro Football): Kurt Warner Tommy Nobis Tiki Barber Bryant Young Alex Karras Jerry Kramer Steve McNair Off topic: I was looking at the mount rushmore for the NFL on different sites, even some results from NFL network ... defensive players and offensive lineman don't get enough respect. MLB: Roger Maris Barry Bonds/Mark McGwire/Roger Clemens/Manny Ramirez/Alex Rodriguez Jack Morris
JoJo White in '76, Cedric Maxwell in '81, and Shaq in '00-'02 (he will make it in though once he is eligible).
I don't think he's a HOF caliber player or a player worth considering. Whereas Ben Wallace was on the same championship team, he also won individual accolades that would make him a topic of conversation. Billups, on the other hand, hasn't done much statistically/individually.
That answers my question. I just couldn't think of any, that's why I thought he was an interesting case
The NBA HOF is like a high-end club in Houston. Anyone can get in and getting in doesn't make you cool.
Both of those players will easily be hall of famers by the time they retire. You guys keep thinking this is baseball.
I would say no. Similar case as with Penny. A clearcut hall of famer if he stayed healthy, but he didn't. Mitch Richmond
Rasheed Wallce is an honorable mention type, not an HOF. Pau is borderline for me, as his career average is almost a double double.
Derrick Rose? He's had 2 major knee surgeries, and his game relies primarily on athleticism. I think his best years are behind him. At this point, the Bulls aren't title contenders for the foreseeable future so he won't have any titles to bolster his resume. He's won an MVP, ROY, 3x all-star, and made a single all-nba 1st team. Is that enough to get him into the HOF?
None of these guys should be in the hall of fame. None have accomplished anything meaningful nor were they able the best player on a contender nor did they contribute to the development or expansion of the game in some way (as Yao did).
