Nalod wrote:jrodmc wrote:There should be a sub-level in the HOF for ABA stars...
I read three or four of the write-ups and they don't even mention he played specifically for the Knicks. I sort of miss the old Spencer DeadWood and Bob MacADon't days... wait, no I don't.
Its not the "NBA HOF", its the BASKETBALL HOF!!!
Louie Dampier of the Kentucky Wildcats and ABA fame was elected via ABA commitee. There is recognition for the ABA. Some of those players are very deserving based on College accomplishments and Haywood was a star at every level, Lead the NCAA in scoing, was the best player on the '68 olympic team that was depleted because of the boycott by many black players, was a pioneer who fought the system (they give cred to these guys), was a star in the ABA, and NBA and then fell off quickly.
They don't mention the knicks, hell, they don't mention the SUPERSONICS!!!!!
They let connie hawkins in. Haywoods resume is far more impressive at different levels. The precidence was there to induct him.
Get used to it. Christian Laettner is going in one day.
Nalod, see the smiley above? You are so easily baited.
And if they do put Laettner in, I hope they put him in the ABA wing. "Christian Laetnner, the college afterthought of Dream Team I"
And Spencer sees the HOF as a validation of his playing career, not his court case fighting the system.
4/7/2015 10:23 AM
