Post by Donny - Bucks on Apr 2, 2022 22:51:45 GMT
Joe Hammond is the final of the five, playing 1,124 games as a starter for the entirety of that career as a great all-around, do it all wing who was one of the most efficient players in league history. Will this be enough for him to get into the NBN Hall of Fame?
PLAYER PAGE - nothinbutnetleague.altervista.org/NothinButNet/Archive/2039/html/players/player591.htm
CAREER STATS
Games: 1124
MPG: 36.8
PPG: 17.5
RPG: 5.3
APG: 3.6
SPG: 2.2
BPG: 0.2
TOPG: 2.5
FG%: .478
FT%: .890
3P%: .464
Best Season (2031 Grizzlies)
Games: 64
MPG: 38.9
PPG: 23.3
RPG: 6.0
APG: 3.8
SPG: 2.6
BPG: 0.2
TOPG: 2.8
FG%: .504
FT%: .939
3P%: .544
Career Highs
Points: 45
Rebounds: 14
Assists: 12
Steals: 9
Blocks: 3
Achievements
Championships: 3
Player of the Game: 51
Player of the Week: 0
Player of the Month: 0
Double Doubles: 71
Triple Doubles: 2
Awards
2026 - All-Star Rookie Game Participant
2032 - All-League Third Team
2032 - All-Defensive Second Team
Arguments For Induction
- Hammond was a lights-out scorer to the tune of nearly 48% for his career and man, this dude could shoot with the best of them. In 11 of his last 12 seasons, he shot better than 47% with all of those seasons over 44.8% from three including 6 years of 47% from deep. He was a great secondary option.
- Hammond's career deserves respect because of the unbelievable defensive ability he had to go with his terrific offensive ability. He was a consistent 2+ stock defender with a few seasons in the high 2's or even into the 3's per game.
- His case is definitely strengthened by his contribution to three separate title winning teams including a hugely important role in the Grizzlies '31 title and the Blazers '34 title. Lots of guys don't have one but Hammond has three to help strengthen the cause.
Arguments Against Induction
- Hammond was an incredibly efficient and productive player but he really never had the volume that a player of his percentages should get, which really hurt his overall numbers. In multiple years where he shot 48, 49% from the field, he struggled to get any legitimate volume.
- He wasn't an overly impressive passer and turned the ball over a good amount for someone who didn't get the aforementioned volume that he so badly needed to strengthen his Hall of Fame case.
- Again, the comparison to George and guys like RJ Hampton. Hampton had some no votes and, even as an A or better outside shooter and A or better defender throughout his career, unfortunately, there may be more question marks than there should be about a guy who had a career like this.
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 $100 and the person that makes the best argument or contributes to the discussion the best will be awarded an extra $100***
PLAYER PAGE - nothinbutnetleague.altervista.org/NothinButNet/Archive/2039/html/players/player591.htm
CAREER STATS
Games: 1124
MPG: 36.8
PPG: 17.5
RPG: 5.3
APG: 3.6
SPG: 2.2
BPG: 0.2
TOPG: 2.5
FG%: .478
FT%: .890
3P%: .464
Best Season (2031 Grizzlies)
Games: 64
MPG: 38.9
PPG: 23.3
RPG: 6.0
APG: 3.8
SPG: 2.6
BPG: 0.2
TOPG: 2.8
FG%: .504
FT%: .939
3P%: .544
Career Highs
Points: 45
Rebounds: 14
Assists: 12
Steals: 9
Blocks: 3
Achievements
Championships: 3
Player of the Game: 51
Player of the Week: 0
Player of the Month: 0
Double Doubles: 71
Triple Doubles: 2
Awards
2026 - All-Star Rookie Game Participant
2032 - All-League Third Team
2032 - All-Defensive Second Team
Arguments For Induction
- Hammond was a lights-out scorer to the tune of nearly 48% for his career and man, this dude could shoot with the best of them. In 11 of his last 12 seasons, he shot better than 47% with all of those seasons over 44.8% from three including 6 years of 47% from deep. He was a great secondary option.
- Hammond's career deserves respect because of the unbelievable defensive ability he had to go with his terrific offensive ability. He was a consistent 2+ stock defender with a few seasons in the high 2's or even into the 3's per game.
- His case is definitely strengthened by his contribution to three separate title winning teams including a hugely important role in the Grizzlies '31 title and the Blazers '34 title. Lots of guys don't have one but Hammond has three to help strengthen the cause.
Arguments Against Induction
- Hammond was an incredibly efficient and productive player but he really never had the volume that a player of his percentages should get, which really hurt his overall numbers. In multiple years where he shot 48, 49% from the field, he struggled to get any legitimate volume.
- He wasn't an overly impressive passer and turned the ball over a good amount for someone who didn't get the aforementioned volume that he so badly needed to strengthen his Hall of Fame case.
- Again, the comparison to George and guys like RJ Hampton. Hampton had some no votes and, even as an A or better outside shooter and A or better defender throughout his career, unfortunately, there may be more question marks than there should be about a guy who had a career like this.
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 $100 and the person that makes the best argument or contributes to the discussion the best will be awarded an extra $100***
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