Robert Horry has never made an all-nba team, Ginobili has. Robert Horry has never won a league wide award, Ginobili has (6th Man of the Year). Robert Horry has not been a standout in international play, Ginobili has. Robert Horry has not had a standout career in one of the top foreign leagues, Ginobili has. The comparison is ridiculous. I agree about Billups, though.
I can't see how people think TMac is getting in or on the bubble. He has about as much chance as Steve Francis. KG Pierce Nash Kidd Dirk I'd be extremely surprised if these 5 aren't first ballot HOFers.
Just because someone was "talented" or had a great playing style that does not merit a HOFer even if they won 2 scoring titles, referring to Tmac. To me IMO being a HOFer means you were the best on the team or part of great duo/trio (hakeem and drexler come to mind), MVPs, finals or final appearances (many greats never got a ring), your stats, all-star selections, winning, and what you brought to the game.
He was a perennial all-star, a scoring champ, made several All-NBA teams, and he finished top 10 in MVP voting 6 times. I think that's enough to put him on the bubble, even without the playoff success. Basketball-reference puts his HOF probability at 75%. I think its closer to a coin flip right now.
Gasol IMO has just as good a chance to be hall of Famer as does Ray Allen. And no Rip nor Rasheed are hall of famers.
