2007 NBA finalists for Hall of Fame announced

aro13 · February 16, 2007 11:16AM

15 finalists

Chris Mullin
Phil Jackson
Dick Vitale
Adrian Dantley
Richie Guerin
Roy Williams coach
Eddie Sutton coach
Bob Hurley Sr. coach
Bill Davidson owner
Mendy Rudolph referee
Mirko Novosel coach
Pedro Ferrandiz coach
Van Chancellor coach
Harley Reddin coach
1966 Texas Western Basketball Team

stevek · February 16, 2007 11:19AM

<< <i>15 finalists

Chris Mullin
Phil Jackson
Dick Vitale
Adrian Dantley
Richie Guerin
Roy Williams coach
Eddie Sutton coach
Bob Hurley Sr. coach
Bill Davidson owner
Mendy Rudolph referee
Mirko Novosel coach
Pedro Ferrandiz coach
Van Chancellor coach
Harley Reddin coach
1966 Texas Western Basketball Team >>

Volver · February 16, 2007 11:21AM

When will Tom Chambers get in?

stown · February 16, 2007 11:41AM

If Van got in, would he be the first to represent the WNBA?

bri2327 · February 16, 2007 11:57AM

The first 4 on that list should make it hands down IMO.

My real interest is in Mullin making it. He was my favorite player when i was younger.

Amazing resume including 3 time big east player of the year in college, 3 time all American, 1985 Wooden award as top college player. Led St. Johns to the final 4 and is still their all time leading scorer.

2 time olympic gold medal winner, once as an amateur in '84, and again on the greatest team ever assembled in '92 where he averaged 18+ a gm, second on that team.

A 5 time NBA all star, and for 5 consecutive years averaged better than 25 pts a game.

He knew the game inside and out and could do just about everything, making up for lack of speed with a high basketball IQ and quick hands. He could shoot the daylights out of the ball, pass with the best of em and always had a pile of steals.

I forget the exact wording but once when asked about Mullin, Larry Bird replied something to the effect of, " When God set out to create the perfect basketball player he had Mullin in mind. "

frankhardy · February 16, 2007 12:17PM

Dickey V is one that I hope gets in.

aro13 · February 16, 2007 12:18PM

bri2327 - Nice little summation on Mullin. I always thought Mullin was a great player and it would be great to see him in the Hall of Fame.

Gonblott · February 16, 2007 12:20PM

What about Jordan?

Volver · February 16, 2007 12:25PM

Vitale's act is wearing thin for me....give me Jay Bilas and his wingspan anytime

aro13 · February 16, 2007 12:51PM

~"What about Jordan?"~

I think he is not eligible until 2009

halosfan · February 16, 2007 1:15PM

I'd like to see both Mullin and Dantley get in.

PSASAP · February 16, 2007 5:59PM

Can someone tell me why Dennis Johnson isn't in the Hall? 4 rings, numerous All-Star teams, all-Defensive team mainstay, just an all-around great player.

aro13 · February 17, 2007 3:36AM

PSASAP - I wish I had a valid answer to your DJ question. The only thing I can think of is that the C's are already represented in the Hall from those teams by Bird, McHale, Parish and sort of Walton. The Lakers from the same era have Magic, Kareem, Worthy and sort of Mcadoo.

Johnson has 3 championship rings (not 4), a finals MVP, 5 all-star appearances, once a member of the All-NBA first team, once a member of the all-NBA second team, a six time member of the all-NBA defensive first team and a three time member of the all-NBA defensive second team.

His play-off statistics are better than his regular season stats and the bigger the game the more he drove to the basket as evidenced by his ability to get to the line in the post-season.

Maybe, one day he will be in the Hall, although with very few legitamate player options this year, it is dissapointing he did not even make the final list.

perkdog · February 17, 2007 3:41AM

DJ should be in the hall no doubt

DirtyHarry · February 17, 2007 10:50AM

Mendy Rupolph is the only one who should get in.

2007 NBA finalists for Hall of Fame announced

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