Post by Donny - Bucks on Sept 12, 2022 4:02:44 GMT
A quietly productive player for a decade plus, Paul Westphal steps up as an absolute bucket offensively AND a really good defender for quite a while. Will this be enough for him to get into the NBN Hall of Fame?
PLAYER PAGE -http://nothinbutnetleague.altervista.org/NothinButNet/Archive/2043/html/players/player520.htm
CAREER STATS
Games: 1333
MPG: 34.8
PPG: 20.6
RPG: 3.7
APG: 3.3
SPG: 2.1
BPG: 0.3
TOPG: 1.6
FG%: .451
FT%: .809
3P%: .390
Best Season (2037 Grizzlies)
Games: 67
MPG: 37.9
PPG: 30.3
RPG: 3.8
APG: 3.4
SPG: 2.4
BPG: 0.5
TOPG: 1.8
FG%: .458
FT%: .824
3P%: .385
Career Highs
Points: 58
Rebounds: 12
Assists: 12
Steals: 9
Blocks: 3
Achievements
Championships: 1
Player of the Game: 75
Player of the Week: 1
Player of the Month: 0
Double Doubles: 13
Triple Doubles: 0
Awards
2027 - All-Star Rookie Game Participant
2027 - All-Rookie Team
2028 - All-Star Rookie Game Participant
2032 - All-Star Game Participant
2036 - All-Star Game Participant
Arguments For Induction
- As mentioned in the intro, Westphal was a TERRIFIC offensive player who got 3+ stocks per game for a really long time. He turned into an incredibly talented scorer on volume and a really good defender throughout his career.
- A title winner with a few All-Star Game appearances, Westphal was among the Tier 2 SG's in the league for what I'd say was AT LEAST 12 years. Longevity was huge for a very high quality player like Westphal.
- While he didn't rebound the ball well, he did everything else extraordinarily well. He never had major turnover issues even on his rookie deal and established a 3.5-4 APG ability throughout his prime while being an elite score-first player with high-end defensive ability.
Arguments Against Induction
- No All-League teams and very light awards hurt his overall case. Considering how strong the position is, I definitely understand why he didn't make it to any All-League teams but man, it's tough to induct someone with an empty awards case.
- Considering the 6 years of his career where he just wasn't featured with volume or high minutes, it's tough to look at his overall stat averages and say "yeah, definitely a no doubt yes". There's a case, but it's going to be hit or miss.
- Was his prime ELITE enough to be considered a Hall of Fame player or was it a few years thrown in with what is primarily not considered elite production for the majority? It's a tough question to ask and answer, but one that will have to be touched upon here.
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 -http://nothinbutnetleague.altervista.org/NothinButNet/Archive/2043/html/players/player520.htm
CAREER STATS
Games: 1333
MPG: 34.8
PPG: 20.6
RPG: 3.7
APG: 3.3
SPG: 2.1
BPG: 0.3
TOPG: 1.6
FG%: .451
FT%: .809
3P%: .390
Best Season (2037 Grizzlies)
Games: 67
MPG: 37.9
PPG: 30.3
RPG: 3.8
APG: 3.4
SPG: 2.4
BPG: 0.5
TOPG: 1.8
FG%: .458
FT%: .824
3P%: .385
Career Highs
Points: 58
Rebounds: 12
Assists: 12
Steals: 9
Blocks: 3
Achievements
Championships: 1
Player of the Game: 75
Player of the Week: 1
Player of the Month: 0
Double Doubles: 13
Triple Doubles: 0
Awards
2027 - All-Star Rookie Game Participant
2027 - All-Rookie Team
2028 - All-Star Rookie Game Participant
2032 - All-Star Game Participant
2036 - All-Star Game Participant
Arguments For Induction
- As mentioned in the intro, Westphal was a TERRIFIC offensive player who got 3+ stocks per game for a really long time. He turned into an incredibly talented scorer on volume and a really good defender throughout his career.
- A title winner with a few All-Star Game appearances, Westphal was among the Tier 2 SG's in the league for what I'd say was AT LEAST 12 years. Longevity was huge for a very high quality player like Westphal.
- While he didn't rebound the ball well, he did everything else extraordinarily well. He never had major turnover issues even on his rookie deal and established a 3.5-4 APG ability throughout his prime while being an elite score-first player with high-end defensive ability.
Arguments Against Induction
- No All-League teams and very light awards hurt his overall case. Considering how strong the position is, I definitely understand why he didn't make it to any All-League teams but man, it's tough to induct someone with an empty awards case.
- Considering the 6 years of his career where he just wasn't featured with volume or high minutes, it's tough to look at his overall stat averages and say "yeah, definitely a no doubt yes". There's a case, but it's going to be hit or miss.
- Was his prime ELITE enough to be considered a Hall of Fame player or was it a few years thrown in with what is primarily not considered elite production for the majority? It's a tough question to ask and answer, but one that will have to be touched upon here.
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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