On the Brink: Predicting the fates of 16 borderline NBA Hall of Famers
By Cal Durrett
7) Rudy Gobert
Although he might be one of the most polarizing players in the NBA, Rudy Gobert has a strong case to make the Hall of Fame. Gobert is tied for the most Defensive Player of the Year awards (DPOY) in NBA history with four, which gives him a strong case for induction.
Ben Wallace, who also has four DPOYs, is already in the Hall and while Gobert has never won a championship like Wallace, he has better numbers. Wallace averaged just 5.7 points but 9.6 rebounds and 2 blocks per game during his career. Compare that to Gobert's 12.7 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks.
Gobert being arguably the best defensive player of the last 10 seasons is a strong argument for his induction, even though he has been criticized for his lack of an offensive game. That is partially true with him having limited offensive skills.
Even so, there really isn't a strong case for him not making it. With 11 seasons under his belt and him being just 32 years old, he could easily play another four or five seasons and add to his case. Therefore, Gobert is a surefire bet to make the Hall of Fame.