Dennis Rodman Being Left Off Hall Of Fame Ballot Is A Joke

TheLock · 02-14-10, 04:56 PM

I don't know enough about Rodman's career stats and whether or not they were good enough to make him HOF worthy but if they left him off the ballot because of his off court character I think it's bullsh*t

BernardMadoff · 02-14-10, 04:59 PM

Originally posted by TheLock

I don't know enough about Rodman's career stats and whether or not they were good enough to make him HOF worthy but if they left him off the ballot because of his off court character I think it's bullsh*t

He led the league in rebounding 7 straight years, 1st or 2nd team all-defense 8 years in a row, Defensive Player of the Year 2 times and an integral part of 5 championship teams.

PRC · 02-14-10, 07:16 PM

He didn't put up the pts you need to get in the HOF

BernardMadoff · 02-14-10, 07:30 PM

Originally posted by PRC

He didn't put up the pts you need to get in the HOF

Neither did Bill Walton.

thebestthereis · 02-14-10, 07:33 PM

they interviewed him recently and he refused to wear a wedding dress at the induction so they told him off

mkasad23 · 02-14-10, 07:56 PM

dennis rodman has my vote for hall of fame

whatsgood5 · 02-14-10, 08:08 PM

Agreed. He's definitely a HOFer IMO.

aznjeff07 · 02-14-10, 08:11 PM

have you seen him go for those rebounds? freaking high kicking with both legs. just for that he deserves to be in, but seriously he should be a shoo in

whatsgood5 · 02-14-10, 08:13 PM

Originally posted by thebestthereis

they interviewed him recently and he refused to wear a wedding dress at the induction so they told him off

Pride>UFC · 02-14-10, 09:26 PM

white people hate him= not hall of famer...wait til you see what they do to barry bonds...

woody78 · 02-14-10, 09:29 PM

Probably right, if he wasn't such a dik back in the day he would get in no doubt.

NYSportsGuy210 · 02-14-10, 10:15 PM

Rodman is definitely a Hall of Fame worthy candidate. This is a travesty.

Grind House · 02-14-10, 10:43 PM

Just more reason the hall for basketball ain't worth shit and is a joke.

poochiecollins · 02-14-10, 11:40 PM

Originally posted by Pride>UFC

white people hate him= not hall of famer...wait til you see what they do to barry bonds...

Lol? Forget the whole cheating part?

lordswing · 02-14-10, 11:42 PM

That is a travesty, he actually made rebounding look "fun" and was definitely a character

BettingWizard · 02-14-10, 11:42 PM

since when does the media hate dennis rodman? he'll get in eventually

tealish · 02-15-10, 12:14 AM

Let's not pretend this is that HUGE a travesty. Sure, I would've put him on the ballot. His rebounding was legendary, his defense superb. But offensively, he gave you nothing. Zero. So while it's a snub, let's not get too carried away. Mark Jackson, 3rd ALLTIME in assists, was also passed by.

Terrapin Station · 02-15-10, 12:17 AM

Originally posted by tealish

Let's not pretend this is that HUGE a travesty. Sure, I would've put him on the ballot. His rebounding was legendary, his defense superb. But offensively, he gave you nothing. Zero. So while it's a snub, let's not get too carried away. Mark Jackson, 3rd ALLTIME in assists, was also passed by.

good post

StraitShooter · 02-15-10, 12:23 AM

Originally posted by thebestthereis

they interviewed him recently and he refused to wear a wedding dress at the induction so they told him off

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BernardMadoff · 02-15-10, 04:39 AM

Originally posted by tealish

Let's not pretend this is that HUGE a travesty. Sure, I would've put him on the ballot. His rebounding was legendary, his defense superb. But offensively, he gave you nothing. Zero. So while it's a snub, let's not get too carried away. Mark Jackson, 3rd ALLTIME in assists, was also passed by.

I like Mark Jackson and wouldnt mind him getting in, but his assist total is purely based on longevity, he played 18 years. He made the All Star team once, he never even made 3rd team All-NBA, he was never great, again Id have no problem is he got in either, but Rodman is a whole other story.

tealish · 02-15-10, 08:39 PM

Originally posted by BernardMadoff

I like Mark Jackson and wouldnt mind him getting in, but his assist total is purely based on longevity, he played 18 years. He made the All Star team once, he never even made 3rd team All-NBA, he was never great, again Id have no problem is he got in either, but Rodman is a whole other story.

I agree with your point about Jackson. He's not all that special either. He probably doesn't deserve to be in the hall in my opinion because the HOF recognizes the best of the best, but being left off the ballot was a little surprising. The man is 3rd all-time in a major statistical category; it shouldn't matter THAT much how he got there.

As for Rodman and the HOF for a game where the ultimate purpose is putting the ball in the basket, let's just say I understand where the voters are coming from when they decide that someone who averaged 7 points a game (and 6 in the playoffs) doesn't make the cut.

jlove51wl · 02-15-10, 09:14 PM

Let him in!

THEGREAT30 · 02-15-10, 11:15 PM

he will get his chance

pats3peat · 02-15-10, 11:23 PM

he was an average rebounder thats about it

tealish · 02-15-10, 11:58 PM

Originally posted by pats3peat

he was an average rebounder thats about it

Actually he won the rebounding title 7 straight years, and was one of the greatest rebounders of all time.

Vesuvius · 02-16-10, 12:00 AM

He wasn't even that good, just was popular.

BernardMadoff · 02-16-10, 12:13 AM

After making this thread I went to see who was all in the NBA Hall of Fame, and surprisingly there arnt that many players in the NBA Hall of Fame really. With the names on the list Im not sure now if Rodman stacks up to those guys. He probably shouldnt be in after all.

MR. GOODBET · 02-16-10, 12:58 AM

Rodman made good teams better, but he would probably make a bad team worse. I'd immediately call the police if I saw him anywhere near HOF.