Compared with the 2020 Hall of Fame, which claims to be the greatest in history, the 2021 Hall of Fame has more of a dream meaning, after all, Weber and Ben Wallace have been nominated many times but have been asked to "go home and wait for news" many times.
Even so, the Hall of Fame inevitably has a thousand leaks, and there are still many stars who are contemporaries of Weber, Big Ben, Pierce, and Bosh, and have been selected for the best team together, and are still waiting for the Call of Fame. Here are the 10 most representative of these stars.
10. Baron Davis
Regret Index: 5; Inclusion Index: 5
Before Harden, the title of "Beard" belonged to Davis. He began his career with the Hornets, where he was named an All-Star twice and was named to the All-Team in the 2003–04 season. After coming to the Warriors, he became one of the core creators of the first round of "Black Eight Miracles" in 2007. He averaged 19+ points per game in four seasons, averaged more than nine assists per game in nine seasons, and won the steals king twice.
By Hall of Fame standards, Davis's honor is not much, but with the "Black Eight Miracles" alone, the Hall of Fame should also seriously consider him.
9. Delong Williams
Delong and Paul were once called a yuliang, and it was mentioned that Delong would always jokingly call him "eating and sleeping to beat Paul". He has been named to the All-Star three times and the All-Team team twice. He has averaged 18+3+7 in six seasons, averaged assists in double figures in four seasons, and scored 20+ in two seasons.
During his time at the Jazz, Delon became the team's leader along with Boozell. But there were two points against him, one was that Delong had limited time in the NBA (12 seasons), and the other was that he had led the team to only one Western Conference final at his peak. Delong reached the Finals with the Cavaliers in 2017, but this was the end of his career.
8. Brand
Regret Index: 6; Inclusion Index: 6
Brand was a 1999 winner and shared the rookie king with Francis. He was a leading figure for the Clippers, making two All-Star appearances in his career and a member of the All-Team in the 2005-06 season. He averaged rebounds in double figures in six seasons, including 20+10 in four of those seasons. He was also known as Garnett's "most admired player."
What affects the prospects of the Brand Hall of Fame is the team's record. Seven seasons with the Clippers were the pinnacle of Brand's career, but he led the team to only one playoff. In addition, he has participated in the playoffs five times in his career, and the only one he can get his hands on is this time in the Clippers. At the very least, the Clippers' long-cherished wish to "touch the floor of the Western Finals" failed to materialize during Brand's tenure as Captain.
7. Marion
"Hackers" were once known for their bizarre shooting moves. His career began with the Suns, and his more than 8 seasons at the Suns were also the golden years of his career. He has been named an All-Star four times, selected to the Best Team twice, and has averaged 17+9 per game in seven seasons, and is also one of the core figures of the Suns' "small-ball trend".
Marion won his only overall title with the Lone Ranger in 2011, which added weight to his induction into the Hall of Fame. However, to Marion's detriment, his influence is not top-notch and he has never been a brother to the team. In this regard, Marion has expressed his attitude, he believes that the data is qualified, but the Hall of Fame selection criteria are too complicated.
6. Billups
Regret Index: 7; Inclusion Index: 7
Billups is a typical late bloomer in the NBA. His starting point is quite high, it is the 1997 Flower Exploration Show, but with Duncan "pearl jade in front", the rookies of the same year seem to have lost their color. Billups was also replaced during the rookie season, after the Raptors, Nuggets and Timberwolves, before becoming famous in the Pistons. After returning to the Nuggets, he led the team to the Western Conference Finals, which was the only time during Anthony's time. He was named to the All-Star five times, the All-Team three times, and the Defensive Team all-time the Time Defense Team twice.
Of course, Billups' most impressive achievement was to lead the Pistons to the championship in 2004 and was elected MVP of the Finals. Since then, Billups has been officially accepted and hailed as one of the NBA's best point guards. It's his disadvantage that the numbers aren't outstanding, but it should only be a matter of time before Billups is inducted into the Hall of Fame.
5. Arenas
"The Great General" was once an inspirational model of the NBA, but as a second-round show, he achieved a counterattack, and eventually became a prince of the NBA and a leader of the Wizards. He averaged 20+ points per game in four seasons, with the highest 2005-06 even approaching 30+ (29.3 points). In addition, he has been selected three Times as an All-Star, three times to the All-Team Team, and has been the fastest improving player.
If it weren't for the "gun door", Arenas could have told a very beautiful story, but this storm became a watershed in his career and would have cast a shadow over his Hall of Fame prospects.
4. Stojakovich
Regret Index: 8; Inclusion Index: 8
When it comes to the NBA's sharpshooters in the new century, Peggy Naturally cannot be ignored. His culmination was his seven-plus season for the Kings, where he averaged 19+ points per game in five seasons. In addition, he averaged more than four three-point shootings per game in 11 seasons of his 13-year NBA career, and shot more than 35 percent in 12 seasons, including more than 40 percent in 8 seasons. This is a remarkable achievement at a time when the three points were not yet popular.
In the king, when Weber was on his sickbed, Peggy was once a leading figure. In 2011, he won the only championship of his career with the Lone Ranger. In addition, Peja won the 2001 European Championship with the former Yugoslav men's basketball team and was elected MVP, as well as the gold medal at the 2002 World Championships. These will add a lot of points to his induction into the Hall of Fame.
3. Artest
At any given time, Artest is a presence that cannot be ignored. He is known for his defense, having been named to the All-Defensive Team four times and was named Defensive Player of the Year in 2003-04. In addition, he is not short of All-Stars and best teams. He was also a member of the 2010 Lakers championship team. Looking at the honors alone, Artest's chances of being inducted into the Hall of Fame are no small.
But along with the honor is Artest's fiery temper and stinging reputation. The Auburn Palace incident became the biggest stain on Artest's career and the biggest stumbling block on his path to the Hall of Fame.
2. O'Neill Jr
Regret Index: 9; Inclusion Index: 9
Like Arenas, little Auburn could tell his story in a euphemistic way. He was not a lotto show, having few opportunities for the Blazers in his early years, but soaring after moving to the Pacers, being named the most improved player and being named to the All-Star six times and the Best Team three times. He averaged 19+ points per game in 6 seasons and 20+10 in 2 seasons. He was one of the best interior lines of the first 10 years of the 21st century and a leader in the post-Miller Pacers. In the 2003–04 season, he was also ranked third in the MVP vote.
But like Artest, the Oppen Palace incident almost neutralized all of O's previous efforts and achievements, and dimmed his hopes for the Hall of Fame a lot.
1. Tim Hardaway
Regret Index: 10; Inducted Index: 10
It is surprising that the "Beatles" have not yet gained the favor of the Hall of Fame. He has been named to the All-Star five times and the All-Team team five times. In his early years at the Warriors, he was a member of the well-known "Run-TMC" group; when he came to the Heat, he formed an internal and external duo with Morningn. "Gloves" Payton once said that he would pay him for crossover skills. He averaged 20+ points per game in 5 seasons and 20+10 in 2 seasons.
Perhaps, in the near future, Hardaway will wait for the late affirmation of the Hall of Fame.
In addition to the 10 above, McDyth, Eddie Jones, Marshburn, Cassel, Baron Davis, Michael Reed, Boozer and Roy are also likely to be inducted into the Hall of Fame in the future, but they are less likely to be inducted into the 10 above.
In addition, after the NBA shortened the retirement period for players to the Hall of Fame from 5 years to 3 years, starting next year, Ginobili, Tony Parker, Marbury and Joe Johnson will also be eligible for selection. In the future, Nowitzki, Wade, Jr. and Carter will also be eligible. (Supine Braces/Hairy)