so does yao belong in the HOF?

[アミーゴ]

Originally Posted by JohnnyRedStorm

Originally Posted by dmbrhs

Originally Posted by Ecook0808

No chance in hell...

Only way would be as a contributor, not as a player.

If you look at the criteria for contributor, he doesn't fit the bill. He will go in as a player, with a heavy emphasis on his contributions to the sport. It's no different than Dikembe Mutombo. He'll be in the Hall someday as a player, with that same emphasis on his contributions.

Deke was a beast defensively for a long period of time, but I get your point. It's a damn shame China had to run this dude's legs into the ground.

Damn shame is right, but I think what he did ON the court isn't enough...Even though he will get in.

 

[アミーゴ]

Originally Posted by JohnnyRedStorm

Originally Posted by dmbrhs

Originally Posted by Ecook0808

No chance in hell...

Only way would be as a contributor, not as a player.

If you look at the criteria for contributor, he doesn't fit the bill. He will go in as a player, with a heavy emphasis on his contributions to the sport. It's no different than Dikembe Mutombo. He'll be in the Hall someday as a player, with that same emphasis on his contributions.

Deke was a beast defensively for a long period of time, but I get your point. It's a damn shame China had to run this dude's legs into the ground.

Damn shame is right, but I think what he did ON the court isn't enough...Even though he will get in.

 

[jd214]

Originally Posted by TennHouse2

Yes he gets in and this shouldnt even be up for debate......This is the Basketball Hall of fame not the NBA hall of fame

Agreed

 

[jd214]

Originally Posted by TennHouse2

Yes he gets in and this shouldnt even be up for debate......This is the Basketball Hall of fame not the NBA hall of fame

Agreed

 

[lb510]

Originally Posted by Mr Jordan04

Hell no, but it'll happen because of China

 

[lb510]

Originally Posted by Mr Jordan04

Hell no, but it'll happen because of China

 

[thegoldenchild]

nope, he's not even a top 5 center. he's lucky to be even considered top 10. there is shaq, wilt, kareem, bill russel, hakeem, david robinson, patrick ewing, alonzo mourning, moses malone, george mikan, robert parish

 

[thegoldenchild]

nope, he's not even a top 5 center. he's lucky to be even considered top 10. there is shaq, wilt, kareem, bill russel, hakeem, david robinson, patrick ewing, alonzo mourning, moses malone, george mikan, robert parish

 

[nicedudewithnicedreams]

Yao is in.

And he ain't done. His playing career in the NBA might be over, but he can still contribute to the game of basketball.

 

[nicedudewithnicedreams]

Yao is in.

And he ain't done. His playing career in the NBA might be over, but he can still contribute to the game of basketball.