Obviously, there has been a want internally for the league to do something along the lines of the inseason tournament. But what really made the final push for the league to package it in this time? The play-ins? Other leagues like soccer/football?
DJ_Drayen
First ballot is a lot. But honestly, if basketball HoF is for "encapsulating the game," then why not recognize one of the best 6th men ever?
For a lot of people, if you ask them to think of 6th men, Lemon Pepper Lou is easily one of the first players you think of.
But, if the standard for HoF is "be great, be the best," then yeah, no way ANY 6th man should be in the hall unless their career is stacked.
People are commenting about Giannis here. Which is fair, but a better answer would be Jimmy.
That man's 3 is so shaky that I'd rather him take a step inside the arc than than even fake attempt them. Though it helps that for some reason, his 3 ball becomes 50/50 when it comes to clutching up for some reason (this is hyperbole, but damn it sure feels like it).
Greater ≠ Better
It's Duncan. Simply put, he has a far greater overall impact on the game than Magic.
Offense: Magic >> Duncan
Defense: Duncan >>> Magic