Hall of Fame 2008 announced

Post #1 » by **Lane1974** » Mon Apr 7, 2008 4:38 pm

Adrian Dantley
Bill Davidson (Pistons owner)
Patrick Ewing
Hakeem Olajuwon
Pat Riley
Cathy Rush (coach)
Dick Vitale

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=3333987

theTHIEF · Post #2 » by **theTHIEF** » Mon Apr 7, 2008 4:44 pm

yea baaybee!

Post #3 » by **Lane1974** » Mon Apr 7, 2008 4:45 pm

Dickie V broke down when they announced it and they interviewed him on the dais...

Duiz · Post #4 » by **Duiz** » Mon Apr 7, 2008 5:14 pm

I am happy for Adrian Dantley

Blame Rasho · Post #5 » by **Blame Rasho** » Mon Apr 7, 2008 5:22 pm

Lane1974 wrote:Dickie V broke down when they announced it and they interviewed him on the dais...

Pathetic... that is he a HOF...

As if the HOF wasn't a mockery already... they add him.

a-rod · Post #6 » by **a-rod** » Mon Apr 7, 2008 5:56 pm

Well Deserved.....

Texas Longhorns · Post #7 » by **Texas Longhorns** » Mon Apr 7, 2008 7:06 pm

Biggest name on their is Hakeem, well deserved for everyone though.

Goubot · Post #8 » by **Goubot** » Mon Apr 7, 2008 7:09 pm

Took long enough for them to let Dantley in.

Post #9 » by **5DOM** » Mon Apr 7, 2008 7:22 pm

when does jordan become eligible?

tha_rock220 · Post #10 » by **tha_rock220** » Mon Apr 7, 2008 7:23 pm

It's about time for Adrian Dantley. The man was incredibly efficient for a wing and obliterates Jordan(who's usually the benchmark for efficiency from a high scoring wing) and plenty of big guys in the department. 23k points should have made him 1st ballot. I know he didnt do much else, but he was still an awesome player and its a tragedy that Petrovic got in and he didn't.

gizardoe · Post #11 » by **gizardoe** » Mon Apr 7, 2008 7:44 pm

Damn DJ didnt get in again.

Prophet_C · Post #12 » by **Prophet_C** » Mon Apr 7, 2008 7:46 pm

gizardoe wrote:Damn DJ didnt get in again.

Post #13 » by **Flash3** » Mon Apr 7, 2008 7:49 pm

Texas Longhorns wrote:Biggest name on their is Hakeem, well deserved for everyone though.

Riley & Ewing, too.

All 3 are in some manner some of the best, if not the best, at their respective positions.

jzmagik · Post #14 » by **jzmagik** » Mon Apr 7, 2008 8:08 pm

Dick Vitale? Please... This is why the HOF is a joke, we need a separate NBA HOF.

Celtsfan1980 · Post #15 » by **Celtsfan1980** » Mon Apr 7, 2008 9:28 pm

When is Dennis Rodman up for the Hall? I didn't like his antics, but there's no doubt he was a great player and should be inducted.
Dennis Johnson-all defense team several years, former Championship MVP, great clutch player. Larry considered him the greatest player he played with, and I know there are Celtics fans who agree with that. Hopefully he'll be inducted in the future.
Pat Riley-hasn't had much success outside of his Lakers days. I think a lot of members here could have successfully coached the 1980's Lakers teams, so I really don't think he should have made it.

Post #16 » by **Flash3** » Mon Apr 7, 2008 9:30 pm

Celtsfan1980 wrote:When is Dennis Rodman up for the Hall? I didn't like his antics, but there's no doubt he was a great player and should be inducted.
Dennis Johnson-all defense team several years, former Championship MVP, great clutch player. Larry considered him the greatest player he played with, and I know there are Celtics fans who agree with that. Hopefully he'll be inducted in the future.
Pat Riley-hasn't had much success outside of his Lakers days. I think a lot of members here could have successfully coached the 1980's Lakers teams, so I really don't think he should have made it.

He's built championship caliber teams in NY and Miami, and has a knack for finding the Anthony Masons, Bruce Bowens, Udonis Haslems, Ike Austins, Rafer Alstons, Damon Jones, Mike James of the league and getting the most of them for his teams when they were nothing but discards from overseas or other teams.

He's had success wherever he's been, even post-LA. He's won and built a championship team in Miami, let alone 5 conference finals appearances.

Hawaii · Post #17 » by **Hawaii** » Mon Apr 7, 2008 9:38 pm

Flash3 wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

He's built championship caliber teams in NY and Miami, and has a knack for finding the Anthony Masons, Bruce Bowens, Udonis Haslems, Ike Austins, Rafer Alstons, Damon Jones, Mike James of the league and getting the most of them for his teams when they were nothing but discards from overseas or other teams.

He's had success wherever he's been, even post-LA. He's won and built a championship team in Miami, let alone 5 conference finals appearances.

Agreed, Riley most definitely belongs in the HOF. I'm glad to see Hakeem, Ewing, and Dantley (finally!) get in.

Celtsfan1980 · Post #18 » by **Celtsfan1980** » Mon Apr 7, 2008 9:42 pm

Flash3 wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

He's built championship caliber teams in NY and Miami, and has a knack for finding the Anthony Masons, Bruce Bowens, Udonis Haslems, Ike Austins, Rafer Alstons, Damon Jones, Mike James of the league and getting the most of them for his teams when they were nothing but discards from overseas or other teams.

He's had success wherever he's been, even post-LA. He's won and built a championship team in Miami, let alone 5 conference finals appearances.

A completely lopsided trade helped him win the one Championship. He's had some success but that shouldn't be enough to get a coach in the hall IMO.

Julio · Post #19 » by **Julio** » Mon Apr 7, 2008 9:45 pm

Celtsfan1980 wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

A completely lopsided trade helped him win the one Championship. He's had some success but that shouldn't be enough to get a coach in the hall IMO.

He's one of the top coaches in history.
He's what the HOF represents.
And I'm so glad for Dream...sad for DJ tough..

magicfan4life05 · Post #20 » by **magicfan4life05** » Mon Apr 7, 2008 9:46 pm

Blame Rasho wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Pathetic... that is he a HOF...

As if the HOF wasn't a mockery already... they add him.

yeah i kinda agree too although most people would disagree, i think espn and college bball did more for vitale than vice versa