Comments on: Is Steve Nash A Hall of Famer?

By: Adam Brennan

Adam Brennan — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:00:20 +0000

Hey Dennis,

I agree we are now viewing an era where big men are not dominating as they were in the past. A solid point guard who can penetrate and create is more important that ever. Tony Parker, Chris Paul, Jason Kidd, Deron Williams, Derek Rose, Steve Nash, Chauncey Billups all are potential hall of famers if they stay healthy.

By: Rafal

Rafal — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:56:06 +0000

I appreciate the numbers analysis but it would also be useful to look at how Nash’s numbers compare to the best guards who did not make it into the Hall of Fame — among those who’ve been eligible for at least a few years.

By: Thomas

Thomas — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:36:42 +0000

Of course Nash is going into the Hall (unless there is some bizarre scandal – drugs, gambling, etc.) It’s not even debatable. He was a two-time MVP! Case closed.

As far as Pete Maravich. Of course he would have made the Hall just as a pro. I say this because he was voted a Top 50 NBA player of all time in 1996. That was a more exclusive club than the Hall. And that was based 100% on NBA achievement – no college what-so-ever.

Now, obviously Pete would have made the Hall even if he never played one minute in the NBA based on his awesome college career.

By: Black Soft

Black Soft — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 07:13:45 +0000

good analysis, hope you deliver this type of fruitful information in future……….

By: dennis mitchell

dennis mitchell — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:16:50 +0000

Adam,
Nice analysis of Steve Nash’s career totals vs other point guards. In my mind, Nash is a sure hall of fame inductee and I would love to see him elected as soon as possible after retirement. One thing that might hurt him is the sheer number of phenomenal point guards currently in the NBA. The current situation is unprecedented in my memory. We have never had so many superior point guards in the league at one time. If we are talking about Nash going into the Hall then you have to figure that Kidd will also be elected. Then we have Paul, Rose and Williams who also look to have excellent prospects for Hall of Fame careers. Five Hall of Fame type point guards at one time is imcredible. We are lucky to be able to watch all this talent.

By: Josh

Josh — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 21:50:06 +0000

I think he has a place for sure in the Hall Of Fame!!!

By: Joe

Joe — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 19:31:34 +0000

I disagree. You mentioned in your article that a HOF criteria in other sports is to win an championship. With the exception of Wilkens (who was 2nd on the all-time assists list when he retired), all of the PGs you listed here have either won a championship or been to one. Nash has done neither. I think he has put up the numbers to maybe get in to the Hall but I wouldn’t say he’s a sure-fire first ballot HOF-er.