NBA: 50 greatest players who aren’t in the Basketball Hall of Fame

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50 greatest players who aren’t in the Basketball Hall of Fame: 49. Dan Roundfield

When evaluating the players at this stage of the discussion, one of the key factors considered was balance. For some, that meant a combination of individual statistics and team success. For others, it was acknowledging the individuals who got the job done on both ends of the floor.

One of the players who tied that all together was Dan Roundfield, who shouldn’t be lost by history—but instead, praised as a worthy blueprint for forward play.

Roundfield was a two-way player who could score, rebound, and defend at high levels. That enabled the former Atlanta Hawks star to build a complete résumé that places him among the better power forwards in NBA history.

Roundfield made three consecutive All-Star Game appearances, also earning All-NBA Second Team honors alongside another name that you’ll find on this list: Marques Johnson.

Additionally, Roundfield was named All-Defense in five different seasons while playing for the Hawks. This was all a result of his routine double-doubles, his shot-blocking prowess, and the ability he possessed to additionally score when needed.

For statistical context, Roundfield averaged 17.6 points, 10.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.6 blocks, and 1.0 steal per game across six seasons with the Hawks.

Productive and committed on both ends of the floor, Roundfield deserves more attention than he receives.