Post by Rog on Jun 18, 2016 4:52:59 GMT
The 33rd nominee for the NBN Hall of Fame is a legend, and should be a slam dunk in the vain of Chris Webber. Is there anything hidden in his resume that could prevent a unanimous induction? Lets take a look.
Career Stats
37.3 MPG, 23.1 PPG, 9.3 APG, 1.6 SPG, 0.3 BPG, 2.0 TOPG on 46.1% from the field, 86.6% from the line, and 40.2% from the field
Best Season
2007(76ers) - 28.8 PPG, 10.4 APG, 4.8 RPG, 1.7 SPG 0.4 BPG, 1.7 TOPG on 48.4% from the field, 89.1% from the line, and 41.3% from 3
Career Highs
Points: 49
Rebounds: 12
Assists: 26
Steals: 7
Blocks: 3
Achievements
Championships: 1
Player of the Game: 295
Player of the Week: 13
Player of the Month: 8
Double Doubles: 514
Triple Doubles: 19
Awards
2001 - All-League First Team
2002 - All-Star Game Participant
2003 - All-Star Game Participant
2003 - All-League Second Team
2005 - All-Star Game Participant
2005 - All-League Second Team
2006 - All-Star Game Participant
2007 - All-Star Game Participant
2007 - All-League First Team
2007 - Playoff MVP
2008 - All-League Second Team
2009 - All-Star Game Participant
2009 - Most Valuable Player
2009 - All-League First Team
2010 - All-Star Game Participant
Arguments For Induction
- Marbury played in seven all-star games, was named to three All-League First teams, three All-League second teams, and won both a regular season MVP and a playoff MVP.
- Starbury was one of the best passers in league history, if not the best. At the time of retiring, and still to this day, he is the league leader in all time assists. That alone should give him the nod to be in the Hall of Fame. He also did it with incredible precision, never turning it over all that much. His career high was a mangeable 2.5 a game and he only averaged 2 a game for his career.
- While it wasn't what he was asked to do most, Marbury could also score as well as anyone in league history, averaging over 23 points a game. Before the season was turned over he was 7th in points all time, considering that was his secondary option thats a pretty damn good number.
- Not only did he do it in volume, he did it with effectiveness. A point guard mostly known for his shooting scoring wise, and he shot 46.1%, which is crazy good. Even better was during his nice three or four year peak where he was basically unguardable and an absolute maestro with the ball, he touched 48% and above, even going over 50% one year. Just unbelievable. He only was incredible at the line, shooting over 85% and lights out from 3, hitting over 40% of those shots. He was top 10 in three pointers when he retired.
- Marbury was also a pretty solid defender. Not elite by any stretch as he has no awards, but was always good for 2 a game in his prime.
- Marbury was also a winner, while only won 1 title was always in the mix and was a guy no one really wanted to see in the playoffs. Having a guy like Marbury who could give you 25 points, 10 assists, 2 steals and not turn it over or be a chucker is just an incredible luxury to have. He ran the offense with precision and grace, and there is little to no doubt he is an absolute Hall of Famer. Top all that off with the fact that he never missed games, only missing 32 for his career, and you could count on greatness anytime he stepped on the court.
Arguments Against Induction
- This is more, why he shouldn't be unanimous because hes obviously a Hall of Famer, but you have to consider the fact that for a guy as well known, revered as Marbury is, hes kind of short on true awards. Only has six All-League appearances, and you can't blame the other 7 years on injuries because he was always healthy. He also never shows up on defensive awards or only has one MVP. Just feels a bit light for how well received he is.
- Below average rebounder, even if its not the most important thing for a rebounder, he was under 5 a game for a lot of his career and that just is tough to build around at times.
- Bounced around a little bit too much, wouldn't a true legend have more value to a team than what they could get in a trade?
- Honestly just reaching here, there is no solid case against him, solid player that probably can't be considered among the All-Time greats(top 5-7), but is in the next class all time.
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!
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