2021 NBA OFFSEASON THREAD: Media Day...SHENANIGANS

[atlsfinest]

Keep in mind that the basketball hall of fame includes college accomplishments which will definitely put Draymond over the top. He was a beast at Michigan State.

He took the Spartans to two final fours, one conference player of the year and some national awards as well. Not to mention he was a four-year player in college.

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

Even without the 2 Gold medals and his college accolades, he would still get in. HOF lock

 

[206to813]

It's not even a debate

His peak he def was more than a role player, he was legit All NBA caliber and consistently All Defensive Team/DPOY contender

That sounds like a stretch

man has made 3 all star teams, will never sniff one again… I know his value isn’t in scoring but you gotta be a scorer on some level unless you’re Rodman or something. He’s only avg double digits 4x (14.0 career high). I think he’s definitely OUT but like I said if he plays a big role in another ring team, that might do it for him. Great role player

Edit- double digits ppg 4x

 

[frshstunna]

That sounds like a stretch

man has made 3 all star teams, will never sniff one again… I know his value isn’t in scoring but you gotta be a scorer on some level unless you’re Rodman or something. He’s only avg double digits 3x (14.0 career high). I think he’s definitely OUT but like I said if he plays a big role in another ring team, that might do it for him. Great role player

Naw he def already has a combo of rings/all stars/and awards just to make it off his NBA career alone …The minimum to get in the hall ain’t that tough overall, can’t short Dray

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

That sounds like a stretch

man has made 3 all star teams, will never sniff one again… I know his value isn’t in scoring but you gotta be a scorer on some level unless you’re Rodman or something. He’s only avg double digits 3x (14.0 career high). I think he’s definitely OUT but like I said if he plays a big role in another ring team, that might do it for him. Great role player

At his peak he made All NBA. Role players don't make All NBA. But that's not even the main point, which is that he's a lock to make the HOF based off criteria

His college+ pro resumes and 2 Gold medals easily get him in

 

[elpablo21]

Big Dray thread

 

[B Sox]

I think you can make an argument that he's the best defensive player of this generation. Don't really care if Goober has more of the accolades. Integral piece of the most successful team of this generation too.

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

I think you can make an argument that he's the best defensive player of this generation. Integral piece of the most successful team of this generation too.

HOF'er Ben Wallace won DPOY 4x, Dray only won once but I feel like he should have won more. I would have to go back and look at which years though.. I figured that was a good comparison

 

[lawdog1]

Ben Wallace just made the HOF. There’s no way Draymond isn’t a lock.

 

[freeze]

 

[100027]

Draymond putting a HOF career together?

Ima sound like a hater but I hope not. If he plays a big role in another championship it might be hard to deny him. He’s HOF for being annoying, HOF for role players…

By NBA standards Draymond is a definite HOFer

 

[darthska]

206to813 , I can't stand him but Dray is DEFINITELY getting in the Hall of Very Good, my friend.

-foe

 

[DCAllAfrican]

I think Draymond can make it.

I am not sure if the word "LOCK" should be used though.

 

[206to813]

206to813 , I can't stand him but Dray is DEFINITELY getting in the Hall of Very Good, my friend.

-foe

if you’re distinguishing the Hall of Very Good from the Hall of Fame, then I’m with you. He’s in the Hall of Very Good


he definitely ain’t no lock, if anything he will barely squeak in and have the worst stats of any modern player besides maybe Ben, I’m not sure. Yes I know stats don’t paint the whole picture but years of 5 points 7 rebound games add up a whole lot
That’s why I think he needs one more ring where he’s a big player

 

[bossplaya]

Dray is definitely getting in. Some of ya'll must not know that it's the BASKETBALL hall of fame... not just the NBA hall of fame... I mean even Yao is in the hall of fame lol

 

[freeze]

Draymond definitely in the Hall. No question.

 

[NickFolarin]

@addict4sneakers @amitt5504

****ed around and almost had a triple double

A pick up game triple double is 5-5-5 so he’s good in my book

 

[206to813]

Dray is definitely getting in. Some of ya'll must not know that it's the BASKETBALL hall of fame... not just the NBA hall of fame... I mean even Yao is in the hall of fame lol

Man that’s the reason why he’s in if he does make it. The bump from College + team USA achievements

 

[freeze]

Man that’s the reason why he’s in if he does make it. The bump from College + team USA achievements

Plus 3 chips that he was a major contributor and a dpoy and an all star. And dudes really is so special on defense.

 

[noblekane]

2nd youngest on the team. 2nd in scoring. 9th highest PPG in Team USA history. 49/45 shooting splits. Best player to wear the 10 jersey. You absolutely love to see it

 

[ballinsam23]

How do you guys like the FIBA officiating?

I prefer it. They were super consistent, allowed them to play without it getting too physical, and the refs actually engaged with the players in explaining calls. There was very little bs called in the games I watched.

The no defensive 3 seconds in the key is tricky though, forces coaches to run more intricate half court sets, maybe we can do without that one.

 

[everysingletime]

I haven't watched a single usa game but it's already an improvement if the refs weren't falling for the foul baiting that certain nba players are known for.

 

[had pants]

 

[had pants]

 

[elpablo21]

How do you guys like the FIBA officiating?

I prefer it. They were super consistent, allowed them to play without it getting too physical, and the refs actually engaged with the players in explaining calls. There was very little bs called in the games I watched.

The no defensive 3 seconds in the key is tricky though, forces coaches to run more intricate half court sets, maybe we can do without that one.

I liked the pacing overall better. They got picky at times with calls but felt way less bogged down then some NBA games

Not a fan of no defensive 3 seconds
Like the "spirit of the game" fouls
I'm 50/50 on basketball interference