Look what he's achieved already:
1 nba title
1 finals mvp
1 si sportsman of the year award
1 espy best basketball player award
2 nba season records
4 nba finals records
3 all-star games
2 skills challenge titles
2X all-nba team
1X all-nba defensive team
1 nba all-rookie 1st team
2 bronze medals
50+ franchise heat records
He was the 3rd player to ever record a triple double in ncaa tournament history
(29 points, 11 assist, 11 rebounds)
3 nba triple doubles recorded
& etc.....Anyways, some hall-of-fame players haven't accomplished any of those things. I think Wade has already earn his spot in the hall-of-fame. What do you guys think?
2007-03-23 11:03:23 · 17 answers · asked by jdwj76 1 in Sports ➔ Basketball
if he doesnt make it into the hall of fame i will be amazed!
2007-03-23 11:18:11 · answer #1 · answered by Mike 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When hall of fame voters are choosing a candidate they do not look at the following things when deciding:
1. Awards from outside sources, such as ESPN and SI
2. Awards not acheived during NBA games, such as the skills challenge and olympic awards
3. Stats and awards from college. I'm not sure why you even brought that up since we are talking about the NBA HOF.
The main thing you have to look at is the fact that he has only played 2 1/2 seasons in the NBA. Yes he has done a lot in that time, but he will have to continue to play at a super star level for many more years before he is considered for the HOF.
Also, I was only able to find 5 of his records, so if you could list the other 50+ that would be great.
2007-03-23 18:38:29 · answer #2 · answered by scammaj12 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dwayne Wade is a great player; however, to say he is sure-fire Hall of Famer at this point in his career (you say if he retired today, he'd be in the HOF) is disputable. He has not been in the league long enough. Yes, he's put up monster numbers but there have been other players that exploded for several years and then faded into the background. I don't think Wade is like those guys, but after seeing what happened to Livingston in L.A., there is still the possiblility to that smoething could happen to Wade. He is one of the best players in the NBA today, but to rank him among the elite of all time based on 4 years of playing time is a little out of whack. Also, the 2 bronze medals and the triple double in the NCAA tournament should have nothing to do with him getting into the HOF because those have nothing to do with the NBA. However, if he keeps putting up these ridiculous numbers, he will be a Hall of Famer when he calls it quits.
2007-03-23 19:27:46 · answer #3 · answered by Ray 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
not yet, it's still too early in his career. Wait until his career is over to determine if he gets into the hall of fame. You never know what's going to happen. I think that he's one of the best players right now, but there are so many things that he hasn't done yet. so wait a little longer to start this conversation in earnest.
2007-03-23 18:07:30 · answer #4 · answered by mrkramer5 4 · 3⤊ 2⤋
great playa=yes hall of famer=not yet .... he has yet to be in the nba long enough to be in....also he just got injured so u may want to c how he does after he recovers. also he still needs to finish his career with the stats along with awards to be in
2007-03-23 18:34:24 · answer #5 · answered by Harrison 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he retired now he would not be considered an NBA HOFer. However, at the pace he is going at now, if he plays another ten years he will be an automatic HOFer.
2007-03-23 18:15:33 · answer #6 · answered by overfed longhaired leaping gnome 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's like saying Ryan Howard should be in the Hall-of-Fame
I still need some more !!
2007-03-25 00:18:50 · answer #7 · answered by BRAB 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
wade is not yet in the hall of fame because he is still playing in the nba. he canot be. know your facts first ok.
2007-03-23 18:14:33 · answer #8 · answered by Eric H 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
hes got hall of fame credentials , just needs to stay healthy for 10 more yrs
2007-03-23 18:16:08 · answer #9 · answered by shelia b 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
FLMAO.!...LOL!...LMAO!...ROTFL!....sorry.
.."HI"....crack's me up!......anyways...Chauncey BBBBBBBillups is a Hall of Famer to then?..he's done just as much as Wade...tougher to!
don't think so...and I like D - Wade...he's a cool cat!
2007-03-23 20:20:26 · answer #10 · answered by Alpha Wolf(Bringer of Rain) 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋