Post by KruPaxson on Jun 8, 2007 19:30:01 GMT -5
As our first year of HOF inductions the AP has narrowed down their selections of possible candidates to enter the BBS Hall of Fame.
Hakeem "The Dream" Olajuwon was a premiere big man of BBS. He made it to the finals in 1998 when the T-Wolves fell short in the finals losing to the Detroit Pistons 4-1. Hakeem was part of the best regular season team in BBS history in 1999 when the T-wolves won 68 games. In those 2 seasons Dream averaged 22ppg, 11rpg, 1.5spg, and 2bpg while shooting over 48%. In those 2 seasons the T-Wolves won 126 games while only losing 38. In 2000 Dream was traded to the NJ Nets where he would finish his career. Dream led the Nets to 51 wins in 2000. Dream was a dominant center who showed his versatility playing PF and even SF if asked to. Dream is a fine canidate for the Hall of Fame
A fan favorite, his airness, Michael Jeffrey Jordan was a rather underrated player in BBS. MJ began his career in New Orleans on the Hornets to lead them to their most successful season in franchise history winning 56 games. Hornets broke down their franchise and sent MJ packing to the west coast to Sacramento. Befitting MJ became a King and enjoyed much success playing under the tutelage of coach Lumley. Jordan saw a drop in PPG in his first season in Sacramento from 22 to 19 but saw an increase in FG% from .480 to .493. Jordan only got better as he aged as he scored 20ppg shooting .539% in 2000. Jordan averaged 6rpg, 4apg, 2spg for his career. In his two seasons in Sacramento the Kings won 106 games going for 50+ wins each season.
Arvydas Sabonis
Sabonis was one of the most intimidating centers of his time standing at 7'3 292lbs. In 1998 Sabonis led his team in scoring averaging 22ppg while leading the Clippers to 58 wins in the Pacific Division. Sabonis is the only player to win a championship ring out of these four players when he won a championship with the LA Clippers in 1999. Sabonis was then traded to the Portland Trailblazers where he struggled ending his career.
Patrick Ewing, a 7 ft center out of Georgetown, was an imposing figure that killed teams with his array of post moves and midrange jumper. Ewing led the Knicks to 58 wins in 1998 while scoring 22ppg, 9rpg, 2sts, 2blks while shooting 50%. Ewing got shipped out West to a struggling Dallas team the following season. Ewing demanded a trade to play for a contender and his wish was granted as he finished his career back in the Atlantic division playing for the Orlando Magic. Ewing helped the Magic win 55 games in 2000 even though it meant him taking less of a role as the center piece of the offense. Ewing averaged 16ppg while still shooting at a high percentage.
Remember your vote counts! You may choose to vote for other players as well not featured here or you may choose to vote for only 1 candidate while voiding the other vote. Please refer to BBS Hall of Fame article for rules.
Hakeem Olajuwon
Hakeem "The Dream" Olajuwon was a premiere big man of BBS. He made it to the finals in 1998 when the T-Wolves fell short in the finals losing to the Detroit Pistons 4-1. Hakeem was part of the best regular season team in BBS history in 1999 when the T-wolves won 68 games. In those 2 seasons Dream averaged 22ppg, 11rpg, 1.5spg, and 2bpg while shooting over 48%. In those 2 seasons the T-Wolves won 126 games while only losing 38. In 2000 Dream was traded to the NJ Nets where he would finish his career. Dream led the Nets to 51 wins in 2000. Dream was a dominant center who showed his versatility playing PF and even SF if asked to. Dream is a fine canidate for the Hall of Fame
Michael Jordan
A fan favorite, his airness, Michael Jeffrey Jordan was a rather underrated player in BBS. MJ began his career in New Orleans on the Hornets to lead them to their most successful season in franchise history winning 56 games. Hornets broke down their franchise and sent MJ packing to the west coast to Sacramento. Befitting MJ became a King and enjoyed much success playing under the tutelage of coach Lumley. Jordan saw a drop in PPG in his first season in Sacramento from 22 to 19 but saw an increase in FG% from .480 to .493. Jordan only got better as he aged as he scored 20ppg shooting .539% in 2000. Jordan averaged 6rpg, 4apg, 2spg for his career. In his two seasons in Sacramento the Kings won 106 games going for 50+ wins each season.
Arvydas Sabonis
Sabonis was one of the most intimidating centers of his time standing at 7'3 292lbs. In 1998 Sabonis led his team in scoring averaging 22ppg while leading the Clippers to 58 wins in the Pacific Division. Sabonis is the only player to win a championship ring out of these four players when he won a championship with the LA Clippers in 1999. Sabonis was then traded to the Portland Trailblazers where he struggled ending his career.
Patrick Ewing
Patrick Ewing, a 7 ft center out of Georgetown, was an imposing figure that killed teams with his array of post moves and midrange jumper. Ewing led the Knicks to 58 wins in 1998 while scoring 22ppg, 9rpg, 2sts, 2blks while shooting 50%. Ewing got shipped out West to a struggling Dallas team the following season. Ewing demanded a trade to play for a contender and his wish was granted as he finished his career back in the Atlantic division playing for the Orlando Magic. Ewing helped the Magic win 55 games in 2000 even though it meant him taking less of a role as the center piece of the offense. Ewing averaged 16ppg while still shooting at a high percentage.
Remember your vote counts! You may choose to vote for other players as well not featured here or you may choose to vote for only 1 candidate while voiding the other vote. Please refer to BBS Hall of Fame article for rules.