2043 NBN Hall of Fame Nominee - Buddy Jeannette

[Donny - Bucks]

Buddy Jeannette was one of the league's most underrated players as a point guard in a point guard heavy league. His ability to defend, pass without turning the ball over, and take over games offensively is one of the better we've seen in recent years of the NBN. Does this make him an NBN Hall of Famer?

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CAREER STATS
Games: 1,356
MPG: 32
PPG: 14.9
RPG: 4.0
APG: 7.0
SPG: 1.9
BPG: 0.2
TOPG: 1.8
FG%: .473
FT%: .850
3P%: .432

Best Season (2033 Pacers)
Games: 82
MPG: 38.6
PPG: 19.0
RPG: 4.4
APG: 10.0
SPG: 2.3
BPG: 0.1
TOPG: 1.7
FG%: .506
FT%: .849
3P%: .469

Career Highs
Points: 43
Rebounds: 14
Assists: 23
Steals: 10
Blocks: 3

Achievements
Championships: 1
Player of the Game: 165
Player of the Week: 2
Player of the Month: 0
Double Doubles: 361
Triple Doubles: 17

Career Leaderboard Rankings
- A. Silver never sent back numbers, but I think we may have a few here. Will update whenever he sees this and responds. (Games - 1,356 l Steals 2,576 l Assists - 9,492 l TD - 17)
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Awards
2026 - All-Star Rookie Game Participant
2026 - All-Rookie Second Team
2027 - All-Star Rookie Game Participant
2027 - Rookie Game MVP
2031 - All-Star Game Participant



Arguments For Induction
- So, I'm biased as hell here, but my take on this is how important Buddy was for the teams he was on in terms of their contending ability. Buddy kept up with the likes of prime Bob Davies, John Roosma, Trae Young, and Bob Cousy in 2033 in the playoffs en route to being a main piece on the Pacers 2033 Championship team. 

- As a starter for about a decade, Buddy averaged 18/9/5/2.5 stocks with only about 2 turnovers per game. He put himself on the career leaderboard for assists and steals in just eleven seasons of starting. While his career role went from "mid-level starter" to "high-level backup", that shouldn't be discredited in Buddy's career. 

- Buddy is one of the most underrated defenders in the NBN's history, in my opinion. When I traded for him, he had 100 perimeter defense and 97 stealing. Pretty incredible there and not to be discredited in his Hall of Fame case.

Arguments Against Induction
- Buddy's career statistics took a major dip after he declined slightly. The longevity will end up working against him here as he didn't retire until very late after his prime. 

- Awards are light. On top of one championship, a few All-Star rookie appearances and a Rookie Game MVP, as well as an All-Star appearance (although it was with guys like Davies, McAdoo, Lumpp, etc always in the East). 

- Essentially, this will come down to what people like. If you like a point guard who was tremendous at setting up his teammates, a great defender, and an above-average scorer, he's probably a yes vote for you. If his 18/9/2.5 starter statistics aren't enough for you, then it's probably a no go.

Vote carefully, and remember to throw out arguments regardless of which side you're on. This should be a discussion that eventually gets the league to the proper decision on him. Your vote can also be retracted after it's been cast if you feel like switching to the other side based on the arguments that have been made. To be inducted, a player needs 70% and to be considered in a later class they need 50%. Vote carefully.

***BONUS - Don't forget that everyone who votes gets $25 and the person that makes the best argument or contributes to the discussion the best will be awarded an extra $25***

[Donny - Bucks]

As I've said, the bias is there for me, but I voted Yes - Pacers. I had a ton of issues building the proper team around Azirin and Buddy was absolutely perfect. He stepped up big against some of the best PG's in the history of the NBN to help me win a Championship. I'd say he was the third most valuable player on that team, and with two likely NBN Hall of Famers in front of him with Vern Mikkelsen and Pauly A, I'd say he should get the nod. One of the leaderboard leaders in steals, games played, assists, etc.)

Here's his attributes in his prime: www.screencast.com/t/xz0d9yAmIj. Filled almost the exact role anyone with a star wing player would want out of their PG. Also, pretty sure his passing went up throughout his career.

[Deleted]

Voted no, good player to have with scorers surrounding him but not worthy to be a HOFer

[SpikeLee14]

This is a no for me. Never was player of the month and only 1 ASG Appearance. Stats as a whole were very Eh as well

[ucfinfan86]

No, he was a good player but I never viewed him as a HOFer, even when I had him in his late prime.

[lynchcats]

While his percentages were elite, the volume just wasn't there for Buddy in either scoring or assists. In a league where the elite PGs average 10 APG, the fact that his career high is just 10 APG just doesn't cut it. It's a no for me, and honestly it shouldn't even be close.

[thefirstcedi]

No, not even close.

[GoBlue44688]

Good, but not HOF worthy

[bigthunder]

Nope, he has good but not HOF great.

[frosty]

No it sucks for him that there were so many great PGs ahead of him but he was a tier below the best

[A. Silver]

No, if Kody Perry isn't a HOFer then there's no way Buddy Jeannette is.

[StayMe7o]

No not good enough.

[John1974]

No I drafted him in hopes to have a franchise PG but despite camps, he just never got to that level.

[verysilentone]

I'm going no. His longevity killed him. If you look from '27-'35, you could argue that he was headed towards potential HOF induction.

[pjclippers]

Was an elite defender at the point but def not worthy of induction into the HOF