Dennis Rodman 1 of 12 HOF Finalists for 2011, Pip Weighs In...

[Ruh-Roh]

http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/hoffinalists_110218.html

Feb. 18, 2011 (LOS ANGELES, Calif. and SPRINGFIELD, Mass.) – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame today announced an elite list of players, coaches, contributors, officials and teams as the 12 finalists to be considered for election in 2011. The recognition of being honored as a Hall of Fame finalist is a career highlight in the sport of basketball. This year’s list includes five-time NBA all-star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Chris Mullin; five-time NBA champion Dennis Rodman; two-time NCAA champion coach Tara VanDerveer and the all-time NCAA wins leader, Division II coach Herb Magee. Mullin joins previous finalists Jamaal Wilkes and Tex Winter to be considered for enshrinement. The announcement was made today in Los Angeles, as part of the 2011 NBA All-Star Weekend.

From the Scottie Article (plenty more was said)
http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/pippen_rodman_101214.html

It was no secret Dennis had his issues away from the game and the media loved to write about his antics. But I don’t believe any of those things should be taken into consideration when discussing whether or not he belongs in the Hall of Fame. It wasn’t about what he did off the court—it should be about the way he played basketball and won. Why should something he did outside of basketball deter in any way his Hall of Fame chances? There are a lot of imperfect athletes in professional sports and what Dennis did away from the game was his own personal life. Shouldn’t he be judged more for what he did as a basketball player?

At the end of the day, I think people will respect what Dennis has accomplished enough to make him a Hall of Famer in 2011. I don’t believe being a Hall of Famer is based on individual accolades. I think winning has a lot to do with it. But perhaps more than that, you simply have to show that you are the best or among the best at what you do. If you can prove that you’re in that elite class on a consistent basis, it speaks volumes about a player’s longevity. It also says that as a player, you were steady, stable and great, and that you deserve to be recognized. Dennis was all of those things. That’s why, based on his career and what he did on the court, Dennis Rodman belongs in the Hall of Fame.

Oh my god. This might actually happen.

[L.Kizzle]

Uh, Reggie Miller didn't even make it as a finalist, wtf!!

[Meticode]

Uh, Reggie Miller didn't even make it as a finalist, wtf!!

Correct. They were talking about it today on ESPN. He'll make it to the HoF though.

[New York Knicks]

Uh, Reggie Miller didn't even make it as a finalist, wtf!!

-No rings
-Never an MVP candidate
-One-dimensional
-Looks like an alien

[ashbelly]

i called this earlier on today.. no way you can deny rodman. Dude played his ass off, every night. People are amazed at kevin love's 15 RPG, Rodman with the bulls once averaged 18RPG

[Ruh-Roh]

Uh, Reggie Miller didn't even make it as a finalist, wtf!!

Reggie is a lock, don't worry. This is something I've been following, talking with friends and posting about a long time though. Especially how hard he got dicked last year. I think media backlash for the chips on some voters shoulders swung it his way this year. Keep the momentum!!!

[kaiiu]

i called this earlier on today.. no way you can deny rodman. Dude played his ass off, every night. People are amazed at kevin love's 15 RPG, Rodman with the bulls once averaged 18RPG

while shutting down your best big

[Ruh-Roh]

-No rings
-Never an MVP candidate
-One-dimensional
-Looks like an alien

I'll bet you cash that Reggie makes it all the way in the next 2 years.

[az00m]

I'll bet you cash that Reggie makes it all the way in the next 2 years.

I'll bite. His commentary can only get him so far.

[L.Kizzle]

Reggie is a lock, don't worry. This is something I've been following, talking with friends and posting about a long time though. Especially how hard he got dicked last year. I think media backlash for the chips on some voters shoulders swung it his way this year. Keep the momentum!!!

He's not a lock, he didn't even get on the ballot his first try (forget being a finalist at that.)

[DeronMillsap]

I hope Rodman gets in.

[DuMa]

Rodman's speech. ohh yeah its gonna be a good one. hopefully with alcohol involved.

[The Iron Fist]

Jordan stans are gonna be pissed when Rodman finally gets in.

[ashbelly]

Jordan stans are gonna be pissed when Rodman finally gets in.

why ??

[The Iron Fist]

why ??

Because now Jordan will have played with 2 HOFers and it kills the argument that he had no great inside presence.