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Can’t get in without a ticket [UPDATED]: 27 greatest eligible players not yet in the Naismith Hall of Fame

With the 2026 Naismith Hall of Fame class set to be announced in early April, we take a look at the 27 greatest NBA and ABA players who are currently eligible but have yet to be enshrined.

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Editor’s note: Though the Naismith Hall of Fame considers a player’s entire career, including their accomplishments in the NCAA, FIBA, Euroleague, etc., our list only takes into account a player’s NBA and ABA career. Therefore, this is not a list of of who we consider the most likely Hall of Fame inductees based on the Naismith criteria. Instead, this is a list of who had the best NBA/ABA career of all players not yet inducted.

This is an update from a list previously published in 2022. Gone from the list since then: Lou Hudson (#22), Walter Davis (#10), Manu Ginobili (#6), Chauncey Billups (#4), and Tim Hardaway (#3) were inducted into the Hall of Fame (along with the newly eligible Pau Gasol, Dirk Nowitzki, Tony Parker, Dwyane Wade, Vince Carter, Dwight Howard, and Carmelo Anthony).

27) Gene Shue, eligible since 1969 (previously: n/a)

If you peruse the list of inductees chronologically, the Hall of Fame seems like a revolving door entry for any player who succeeded in the ’50s. But that somehow never extended to Shue, even though he was one of the premier guards of that era. Shue made five All-Star teams, All-NBA twice, and averaged 20+ points per game twice. He also gets bonus points for being considered the inventor of the “spin move.” Regardless of his resume, Shue, who passed away in 2022 at age 90, has not appeared on even the nominees list for quite a while and is swiftly approaching 60 years of eligibility.

26) Norm Nixon, eligible since 1995 (previously: n/a)

Pop quiz: How many Naismith Hall of Fame inductees spent three or more seasons with the Clippers? The answer is one and that’s Bill Walton, who played in just 169 games for the franchise over five injury-plagued seasons before reviving his career in Boston. That list will expand exponentially soon with Blake Griffin, Chris Paul, and Kawhi Leonard, but what are Nixon’s chances? With two All-Star appearances, two titles, and seven seasons in the top five in the NBA in assists, Nixon seemed well on his way to Springfield until a 1986 knee injury upended his career. His 8.3 assists per game are the ninth highest all-time amongst non-active players.

25) Sam Cassell, eligible since 2014 (previously: #26)

Cassell started his career earning back-to-back championships with the Rockets in 1994 and 1995 and then later capped it off by winning a third ring with the Celtics in 2008. In between, he never rose to the level of superstar but had some solid years, almost always with contenders, averaging 17+ points and six-plus assists per game in six different seasons. His peak came with the Timberwolves in ’03-’04, when he was named 2nd-Team All-NBA and an All-Star. He also garnered a reputation as a clutch performer but that was somewhat unfounded, as his postseason stats were actually typically a decrease from his regular season ones. Ultimately, Cassell played in at least the Conference Finals with four different franchises (Rockets, Celtics, Timberwolves, and Bucks) but was never more than the third best player on any of those teams.

24) Rudy LaRusso, eligible since 1975 (previously: #25)

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A victim of circumstance in some ways, LaRusso was one of the best defenders of the ’60s but this was in the era before steals and blocks were tracked or the All-Defensive team existed. It’s also undeniable LaRusso would have been a Hall of Fame inductee years ago if he had played for the Celtics instead of the Lakers. As it stands, he spent his first eight seasons with the Lakers and reached the NBA Finals four times but never won a title. Typically the third leading scorer behind Jerry West and Elgin Baylor, LaRusso was also a defensive lynchpin while averaging 15.6 points and 9.4 rebounds per game for his career. He was an All-Star five times and reached at least the Conference Finals in seven of his 10 seasons.

23) Terry Porter, eligible since 2008 (previously: #24)

Always the underdog, Porter was lightly recruited out of high school, wound up at Division III Wisconsin-Stevens Point, was one of the final cuts from the 1984 U.S. Olympic team, and fell to the last pick of the first round of the 1985 Draft. At no point in his career was he considered one of the top point guards in the NBA but Porter was quietly consistent over his prime, averaging 17.3 points and 8.0 assists per game in a six-year stretch starting in ’88-’89. He also made All-Star appearances in 1991 and 1993 and was the assists leader and second-leading scorer on the Blazers teams that reached the 1990 and 1992 NBA Finals.

22) Latrell Sprewell, eligible since 2011 (previously: #23)

Out of everyone on this list, Sprewell is the least likely to ever get enshrined in Springfield, unless it’s as some sort of cautionary tale. His choking attack on coach P.J. Carlesimo in a practice during the ’97-’98 season is the first thing most fans think of regarding his career. Before the incident, Sprewell was rounding into one of the league’s best scorers, averaging 24.2 points per game in ’96-’97 and after serving his one-year suspension he was the leading playoffs scorer on the ’98-’99 Knicks team that reached the NBA Finals. He was also 1st-Team All-NBA in ’93-’94 and an All-Star four times. A relatively nondescript college career at Alabama is another strike against Sprewell’s already long shot induction chances.

21) Glen Rice, eligible since 2010 (previously: #22)

One asset in Rice’s induction resume that many players on this list lack is a legendary NCAA career. In his four seasons at Michigan, he became the school’s all-time leading scorer, was an All-American, and won Big 10 Player of the Year for ’88-’89. Even more impressive, Rice was named Most Outstanding Player of the 1989 NCAA Tournament, where he set the tourney record for most total points while leading the Wolverines to the national title. His NBA career never quite lived up to those lofty standards, but he was a three-time All-Star and his ’96-’97 season was exemplary, averaging 26.8 points per game (third in the NBA), winning All-Star MVP, getting named 2nd-Team All-NBA, and finishing fifth in MVP voting. Rice also won a championship late in his career, as the third-leading scorer on the ’99-’00 Lakers, and retired as third all-time in career three-point field goals.

20) Marc Gasol, eligible since 2025 (previously: n/a)

He missed his chance to be a first ballot inductee like older brother Pau, but Gasol is almost assured of eventually making it to Springfield. If the criteria was based on NBA career alone, then Gasol would be a long shot. But when you combine it with his FIBA accolades, Gasol’s Defensive Player of the Year award, three All-Star appearances, and 2019 title look pretty appealing. Over 14 years on the Spanish national team alongside his brother, Gasol earned two Olympic silver medals, two FIBA World Cup titles, and four EuroBasket titles. His international impact can’t compare to, say, Yao Ming, but Gasol did more than enough stateside and abroad to be inducted.

19) Larry Foust, eligible since 1968 (previously: #18)

Though many players from the NBA’s early years have made it in without real Hall worthy numbers, such as Jack Twyman, Harry Gallatin, Tom Gola, and Bobby Wanzer, there are several who still stand at the precipice of induction, chief amongst them Foust. His eight All-Star appearances is the record amongst non-inductees, and the longtime Pistons center averaged 14.6 points and 10.6 rebounds per game in his first 10 seasons, which is impressive for his era. Though he never won a title, Foust played in five NBA Finals, two with the Pistons (1955 and 1956), one with the Lakers (1959), and two with the Hawks (1960 and 1961). He also retired in 1962 as the second all-time leading rebounder, behind only Dolph Schayes. If/when Foust ever gets inducted into Springfield, it will be posthumous, as he passed away at age 56 in 1984.

18) Bill Laimbeer, eligible since 1999 (previously: #20)

This is always going to be a tough sell, maybe the toughest on this list besides Latrell Sprewell, as the prickly and arguably dirty Laimbeer was never a popular player outside of Detroit. He’s also typically overlooked for his contributions to the Detroit titles in 1989 and 1990 in favor of his Hall of Fame teammates Isiah Thomas, Joe Dumars, and Dennis Rodman. But Laimbeer was named to four All-Star teams, averaged 10+ rebounds per game for seven straight seasons (including a league-leading 13.1 per game in ’86-’87), and his case has been boosted even further in recent years by the advent of advanced statistics. Many analysts and fans have been re-evaluating Laimbeer based on his impressive win share and usage stats that are revealing just how crucial he was to those Pistons teams. Against all odds, Laimbeer did make his debut on the nomination list in 2024.

17) Mark Price, eligible since 2004 (previously: #19)

It’s a race against time at this point for Price to beat out LeBron James as the first player whose prime came with the Cleveland Cavaliers to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. He was one of the premier point guards of the ’90s, a four-time All-Star, 1st-Team All-NBA in ’92-’93, 3rd-Team All-NBA three times, and finished in the top 10 in assists per game five times. Price was also one of the greatest free throw shooters ever, leading the league in free throw percentage three times, including the sixth (94.8% in ’92-’93) and seventh (94.7% in ’91-’92) best single-season totals in league history. His 90.39% career free throw shooting mark was the all-time record for almost two decades, and still sits second behind only Steve Nash. Perhaps most impressive is that Price is one of just five retired members of the 50-40-90 club, meaning he’s shot 50% from the field, 40% on three-pointers, and 90% from the free throw line in a season, and all four other members (Nash, Larry Bird, Reggie Miller, and Dirk Nowitzki) are in the Hall of Fame already.

16) Horace Grant, eligible since 2010 (previously: #17)

Perceived as mercurial and avaricious, Grant was never particularly popular with sportswriters, which is obviously a major requisite of having any chance of induction. A star player could certainly get away with it but Grant was an All-Star just once in his career, in 1994, and never better than the third-best player on any team for which he played. Granted, he played for some great teams, starting with the Bulls, with whom he won three consecutive titles, then making an NBA Finals appearance with the Magic in 1995 before capping his career winning a fourth ring with the Lakers in 2001. Though he was overshadowed by his star teammates Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, Grant was also a great defender in his own right, and was named 2nd-Team All-Defensive for four straight years as a result. He also averaged 13.2 points and 9.1 rebounds per game over a consistent 10-year prime. It’s the kind of resume that’s gotten many of Bill Russell’s teammates into the Hall, so things could eventually work out for Grant if voters start to assess Jordan’s best teammates.

15) Richard Hamilton, eligible since 2018 (previously: #19)

Early on his eligibility, Hamilton was popping up as a nominee yearly. But while Pistons championship teammates Ben Wallace and Chauncey Billups have passed through, Hamilton has actually slipped back, left off the last three nomination lists. Hamilton was the highest scorer on those Pistons teams, averaging 17+ points per game for 10 straight seasons and setting the franchise record for playoff points. But his career was otherwise devoid of any individual achievements, save for three All-Star appearances. An All-American at Connecticut and Most Outstanding Player of the 1999 NCAA Tournament, Hamilton got inducted into the College Basketball Hall of Fame in 2022. An interesting stat to consider: Only three eligible but non-inducted players made at least one All-Star team and were the leading playoff scorer on an NBA title team. They are Gus Williams, Maurice Lucas, and Hamilton.

14) Shawn Marion, eligible since 2019 (previously: #21)

Though his overall resume doesn’t stack up against most of the players ahead of him on this list, there’s something to be said for the singularity of Marion that could win over Hall of Fame voters. Nicknamed “The Matrix” for his ability to stuff stat sheets, he was a crucial component of the Suns teams that reached the 2005 and 2006 Conference Finals, and the ’10-’11 championship Mavericks squad. Never a truly elite scorer (though he did average 20+ points per game twice in his career), Marion did a little bit of everything else on the floor, especially rebounding and defense. He lacks non-NBA bonafides, as his collegiate career at UNLV wasn’t especially distinguished and his only experience with the national team came as part of the disastrous 2004 U.S. Olympic squad that settled for bronze. But Marion has been included on the nominees list every year he’s been eligible, though not yet the finalists. No one else from his Hall class is likely to get inducted, with the next best players being Carlos Boozer, Kenyon Martin, and Jason Richardson.


Don’t you forget about me: 13 more players with significant Hall of Fame resumes

Robert Horry: The only player to win seven NBA championships who wasn’t Bill Russell or one of his Celtics teammates; in addition to his incredible highlight reel of clutch shots in playoff games, Horry also still holds the record for steals in an NBA Finals game; was a first-time Hall of Fame nominee in 2025
Antawn Jamison: Has been now been joined by LaMarcus Aldridge as the only non-inducted Hall of Fame eligible players with 20,000+ career points and 8,000+ career rebounds; Jamison was also a consensus NCAA Player of the Year in 1998 and made two NBA All-Star teams
Mark Aguirre: A two-time NBA champion with the Pistons and a three-time All-Star with the Mavericks, but also struggled with weight and focus issues; won every major college award in ’79-’80 and was inducted into the NCAA Hall of Fame in 2016
Maurice Lucas: Induction seems inevitable as he’s been a mainstay on the nominee list the last few years; made three NBA All-Star teams and one in the ABA, and was the heart-and-soul of the ’76-’77 champion winning Trail Blazers
Jermaine O’Neal: Probably a long shot due to his injury issues and his lack of amateur accolades (skipped college and never played in the Olympics or FIBA Worlds) but O’Neal made six All-Star teams in his career, and was named All-NBA three times
Andre Iguodala: Of the 29 Hall of Fame eligible NBA Finals MVP winners, only two are not yet inducted, Cedric Maxwell and Iguodala; “Iggy” has the much stronger case of the two, with an All-Star appearance, solid career stats, and an Olympic gold medal in 2012
Dan Roundfield: An inductee in the Michigan Sports, Mid-American Conference, and Central Michigan University Halls of Fame, Roundfield was considered one of the best defenders of his era and made three All-Star appearances but never put up big stats and never played past the playoffs second round
Joe Johnson: Now alongside Tom Chambers, Antawn Jamison, and LaMarcus Aldridge as non-inducted players with 20,000+ career points, Johnson is also second in All-Star appearances amongst eligible non-inductees (with seven) and was All-SEC for Arkansas
Byron Scott: Watched his “Showtime” teammate Michael Cooper get inducted in 2024 but Scott is a long shot to join him; won three titles with the Lakers and racked up solid stats across 14 seasons, but never made an All-Star team or earned any other major accolade (comparable to Cooper’s DPOY)
Peja Stojakovic: His NBA resume lands Stojakovic at borderline, at best, but his international career is legendary, including a EuroBasket MVP award and contributions to the Yugoslavian national team that earned gold at the 2002 FIBA Worlds
Reggie Theus: A surprise inclusion on the nominees list starting in 2023, Theus was one of the premier scorers of his era, made two All-Star appearances, and finished with over 19,000 career points; he also played in the postseason just four times in 13 seasons, and never past the second round
Mark Jackson: There are only five retired NBA players who compiled 10,000+ career assists and Jackson is on that list with Magic Johnson, John Stockton, Steve Nash, and Jason Kidd; also earned Rookie of the Year, made one All-Star team, and led the NCAA in assists

13) Buck Williams, eligible since 2004 (previously: #18)

Williams has a similar resume to his longtime Blazers teammate and fellow Hall aspirant, Terry Porter. He was overlooked throughout his career compared to power forward peers like Karl Malone and Charles Barkley but did have some real highlights. Williams was Rookie of the Year in ’81-’82 (ahead of Isiah Thomas), an All-Star three times, and 1st-Team All-Defensive twice. Williams was also one of the top rebounders of the ’80s and led the league in field goal percentage twice. Only 15 retired NBA players hauled in more rebounds than Williams’ 13,017, and all 15 of them are enshrined in Springfield. One unfortunate shortcoming for Williams is that he was named to the 1980 Olympic team which wound up scuttled by the U.S. boycott. He’s been a yearly mainstay on the nominees list, including in 2026, meaning that induction chances are continually increasing.

12) Terry Cummings, eligible since 2006 (previously: #12)

Like Buck Williams, Cummings is overshadowed by the glut of power forward talent that took the NBA by storm in the late ’80s. He’s also hampered by his reputation as a selfish gunner who racked up stats but never improved his teams. It’s true that Cummings never played in the NBA Finals but he was also Milwaukee’s leading scorer and rebounder in ’85-’86, when they lost to Boston in the Eastern Conference Finals. His best years statistically did come early on with a terrible Clippers team, with whom he also earned Rookie of the Year honors in ’82-’83. Cummings was 2nd-Team All-NBA for the Bucks in ’84-’85 and an All-Star twice. With almost 20,000 points in his career, Cummings has a decent Hall of Fame case just based on pure statistics and he’s been on the nominees list consistently since 2024.

11) Deron Williams, eligible since 2021 (previously: #13)

Technically, Williams was inducted in 2025, as part of the 2008 U.S. “Redeem Team” that won gold at the Beijing Olympics. As an individual however, his on court output likely isn’t enough to overcome his off court accusations. Williams was an All-Star three times, 2nd-Team All-NBA twice, and in the top five in assists seven times, before injuries derailed his career. He was also a superstar in college, leading Illinois to the 2005 Final Four and getting named All-American. But Williams was dogged throughout his career with a coach killer reputation. Most notably, he was blamed when Hall of Fame inductee Jerry Sloan abruptly retired in 2011. Williams’ post-career choices haven’t helped either, with a bizarre foray in mixed martial arts.

10) Tom Chambers, eligible since 2005 (previously: #11)

Surprise winner of the 1987 All-Star MVP trophy, beating out an all-timer lineup, Chambers eventually made four All-Star appearances in his career. He also finished with over 20,000 career points, putting him in a category with Antawn Jamison, LaMarcus Aldridge, and Joe Johnson as the only eligible players to reach that mark and not yet be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Chambers was 2nd-Team All-NBA twice, finished as high as fourth in the NBA in scoring, and was part of the ’92-’93 Suns team that reached the NBA Finals. In 1988, he also made NBA history as the first major signing of the unrestricted free agency era, leaving the Sonics for the Suns. One knock against him is his lack of accolades at the amateur level, as his NCAA career with Utah was relatively undistinguished. Chambers has been included on the nominations list every year since 2022, so it’s likely only a matter of time.

9) Marques Johnson, eligible since 1996 (previously: #9)

Though he’s technically ninth on this list, one could argue that Johnson has a better chance of finally making it into the Hall of Fame in 2026 than the eight guys ahead of him, as he’s a nominee of the veteran’s committee. He’s been a fixture of the nominees list since 2019 and with good reason. The last great star of the John Wooden era at UCLA, Johnson won the Naismith Award in 1977 and was drafted third overall by the Bucks. He was 1st-Team All-NBA once, 2nd-Team All-NBA twice, an All-Star five times, and averaged as many as 25.6 points per game in a season. He was also one of the earliest “point forwards,” revolutionizing the position with his play making ability before an unfortunate neck injury suffered during the ’86-’87 season left him nearly paralyzed and effectively ended his career at age 29. For whatever it’s worth, Johnson has also developed into one of the best NBA local broadcasters in the country, calling Bucks games for Fox Sports Wisconsin.

8) Gus Williams, eligible since 1993 (previously: #8)

Just a few scant years before there was “Magic” Johnson we had “The Wizard” Williams, a master play maker who was arguably robbed of the 1979 Finals MVP trophy. Williams teamed in the back court with Dennis Johnson (a player inducted in the Hall of Fame much too late) on the Sonics teams that reached back-to-back NBA Finals in 1978 and 1979, winning in the latter. Williams was absolutely dominant in the 1979 Finals victory over Washington, averaging 28.9 points per game while leading Seattle in scoring in all five contests, but watching the Finals MVP trophy handed to the more well-rounded Johnson. Though the Sonics crumbled in the early ’80s, he was twice an All-Star and 1st-Team All-NBA for the ’81-’82 season, over fellow point guards Magic Johnson, Sidney Moncrief, and Tiny Archibald. Williams’ Hall of Fame case is obviously hurt by having missed the entire ’80-’81 season due to a contract holdout.

7) Penny Hardaway, eligible since 2014 (previously: #7)

The man with the unique nickname “Penny” and the even more singular playing style appeared to be on the cusp of greatness in the summer of 1996. Then Shaquille O’Neal was traded to the Lakers and Hardaway started to struggle with knee injuries that would eventually define his career as much as anything. He was never the same player and his attitude would always be called into question after he led a coup against Orlando head coach Brian Hill during the ’96-’97 season. Still, Hardaway finished his 14-year career with four All-Star appearances, was 1st-Team All-NBA twice, and starred in the 1995 NBA Finals for the Magic. He was also part of the legendary 1996 “Dream Team III” that earned gold at the Atlanta Olympics. Hardaway finally made his debut on the nominees list in 2024, signaling that an induction may be nearing fruition.

6) Rajon Rondo, eligible since 2025 (previously: n/a)

In just his second season in the NBA, Rondo was the starting point guard and assists leader on a Celtics title team. Three of his fellow starters, Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, and Kevin Garnett, were surefire Hall of Fame inductees but Rondo’s case is a little trickier. No one could ever deny his clutch factor, not just in that title run but also in further playoff appearances with the Celtics and another championship season in 2020, with the Lakers. Here’s a stat for you: Rondo was the NBA playoffs leader in total assists four times, an accolade that only LeBron James, Bob Cousy, John Stockton, and Magic Johnson have matched or surpassed. Rondo also sits 11th in career regular season assists amongst retired players, but it’s notable that three non-inductees are ahead of him there: Mark Jackson, Rod Strickland, and Andre Miller.

5) LaMarcus Aldridge, eligible since 2025 (previously: n/a)

When 2025 came and went without Aldridge getting enshrined (or even nominated), he officially joined Antawn Jamison on the short list of eligible, non-inducted players with 20,000+ career points and 8,000+ career rebounds. You could go even further with Aldridge, who also reached the career plateaus of 2,000+ assists and 1,000+ rebounds. Only 12 other retired players reached all of those statistical milestones, and they were all first ballot inductees. Aldridge was also an All-Star seven times, All-NBA five times, and was named an NCAA All-American during a star turn at Texas. But his NBA career lacked any signature accomplishment or moment, largely due to his making only one deep playoff run, reaching the Conference Finals in 2017 with the Spurs.

4) Shawn Kemp, eligible since 2009 (previously: #5)

While Dennis Rodman put up a resume undeniable to Hall of Fame voters despite his off court reputation, Kemp didn’t quite get there and will likely never be inducted. Unleashed on the NBA straight out of high school like a wrecking ball in the early ’90s, Kemp compiled over 15,000 points and 8,000 rebounds, and during a too-brief prime, averaged 18+ points and 10+ rebounds per for four straight seasons. His performance in 1996 NBA Finals was legendary but also ultimately his career peak, as he subsequently ate, drank, smoked, and complained his way out of good graces. Though his numbers and accomplishments merit serious consideration, his lack of amateur experience and seeming disdain for the sport is unlikely to win over Naismith committee members. Kemp was once again not included on the list of nominees in 2026.

3) Blake Griffin, eligible since 2026 (previously: n/a)

An interesting case study for how the Hall of Fame will evaluate 21st century players, Griffin has a strikingly similar NBA resume to Amare Stoudemire. Both players were named Rookie of the Year, both made six All-Star appearances, both were All-NBA five times, both compiled around 15,000 points and around 6,000 rebounds, both struggled with major injuries that cut short their prime, and both failed to ever reach the NBA Finals. Both are also Hall of Fame nominees in 2026 and though Griffin is lower on our list here, he has three distinct advantages over Stoudemire in the minds of voters. One, he was the consensus NCAA Player of the Year in ’08-’09 while leading Oklahoma to the brink of the Final Four. Two, his 2011 All-Star Slam Dunk Contest is the stuff of legend. Three, Griffin is beloved by media and fans for his charming personality, which was displayed not just on the court but in commercials, television show appearances, and social media.

2) Kevin Johnson, eligible since 2006 (previously: #2)

Only six players in NBA history have averaged nine-plus assists per game in their career, and five of them are not just Hall of Famers (or surefire future ones) but all-time legends: Magic Johnson, John Stockton, Oscar Robertson, Isiah Thomas, and Chris Paul. The sixth is Johnson, who is also seventh all-time amongst non-inducted eligible players in career PER (20.7) and eighth in career total assists (6,711). Perhaps his lack of induction is due to his resume missing a signature moment of greatness, as his one NBA Finals appearance in 1993 was a lackluster one, struggling with a sports hernia and deferring offensively to Charles Barkley as the Suns were defeated by the Bulls. Johnson averaged 19+ points and 10+ assists per game four times in his career, was 2nd-Team All-NBA four times, an All-Star three times, and missed the postseason just once, in his rookie season. It’s possible his tumultuous political career is playing a factor, as his tenure as mayor of Sacramento included multiple allegations of sexual assault and harassment.

1) Amare Stoudemire, eligible since 2020 (previously: #1)

He’s #1 on our list and has been eligible since 2020, but it took until 2025 for Stoudemire to finally even be nominated for induction. Rookie of the Year at age 19, Stoudemire eventually added six All-Star appearances, one 1st-Team All-NBA nod, and four 2nd-Team All-NBA honors to his resume but also struggled throughout his career with the fallout from tearing cartilage in his knee during the ’05-’06 season. A lack of amateur accomplishments hurts his case, as Stoudemire joined the NBA straight out of prep school in 2002 and his only major national team experience came with the infamous 2004 U.S. Olympic squad that settled for bronze. His career PER of 21.8 is the highest all-time amongst eligible players not yet inducted but advanced stats are still not a metric heavily considered by Hall voters. It will be interesting to see if Stoudemire gets in before or after his longtime Suns teammate Shawn Marion.