It’s all important. The championship rings, the All-NBA selections, the defensive recognition, the MVPs, the rebounds, the blocked shots, and boatloads of buckets that were ultimately scored.
Everything contributes to an NBA player’s greatness. The accolades will always be considered magnificent but almost no one can deny that an induction into the Hall of Fame is the cherry on top of the sundae.
Only the best of the very best are given the nod. With it, comes immortalization amongst the all-timers.
So, with the Hall of Fame realized as such a sacred and hallowed place, why are there so many undeserving players currently residing in basketball Heaven? Now while that’s a question that we find nearly impossible to answer, we want to focus our efforts on righting those wrongs.
As we took a long and strong look at the players that are currently in the Hall, we’ve taken aim at 25 who have snuck in through the back door. These players were good, maybe even great but they lacked something that truly made them Hall of Famers. Keep reading to find out exactly who they are.