A player like Billups is a great case study in this debate because there are arguments for both sides.
On the NBA side, there are only two slam dunk no-brainer decisions.
Dwight Howard
Objectively, these two players should have zero pushback.
They are both first ballot HOFers.
Seems like you’re overthinking things WAY too much if you truly believe that.
Is it RINGGZZZZ Culture or something?
Not a second or third ballot guy either.
He’s a first ballot player.
Was he the perfect player?
The resume speaks for itself.
It was complete bullshit that Dwight got left off that team.
He was a force.
A no doubt don’t even have to think about it HOFer.
Basketball Reference has him at 99.7%, so like I said, no brainer.
But what about everyone else?
As you may have seen in that video, we have a handful of recurring guests.
Amar’e Stoudamire and Shawn Marion.
I had him with a very similar case to someone like Billups, who ultimately got in.
I view him as a jack-of-all-trades pop in of player, and his ranking historically backs that up.
Top 87 in scoring, 45th in rebounding, 23rd in steals, 59th in blocks plus a chip.
In terms of their probability, Amar’e is sitting at 72.9% and Marion at 75.6%.
He’s a no for this ballot, but next year might be his time.
Getting old is simply the worst.
Chills every time I watch it even all these years later
