“If I see Demar Derozan in the HOF just delete everything” – Gilbert Arenas BOLDLY argues only top stars should get Hall of Fame induction, NBA fans agree

Gilbert Arenas criticizes NBA hall of fame's selection criteria.

“If I see Demar Derozan in the HOF just delete everything” – Gilbert Arenas BOLDLY argues only top stars should get Hall of Fame induction, NBA fans agree

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In a recent episode of his podcast, former NBA star Gilbert Arenas did not hold back his feelings on what he sees as declining standards for the NBA Hall of Fame inductions. Claiming that the honor has become too easily attainable, Arenas believes the Hall of Fame should represent the “apex” of NBA talent.

“Team success should have nothing to do with that door,” Arenas stated, expressing his dissatisfaction with how players are selected for the accolade. His main point is that the Hall of Fame should be reserved for the best players in history, not just those who made a substantial contribution to a championship team. He continued, “You can’t be in that door with Michael Jordan, Larry Bird with mediocre stats. Some of these people shouldn’t even be in it, because of the name that’s in there. You’re supposed to be apex. Hall of Fame should be the number one option or a great a** number two…”

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Drawing attention to some players like Dennis Rodman, Bill Walton, and Bill Bradley, who have been inducted despite not having consistently dominant stats throughout their careers, Arenas seemed to suggest that being a role player on a successful team shouldn’t guarantee entry.

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NBA fans side with Gilbert Arenas

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Gilbert Arenas

Arenas’ take on the Hall of Fame criteria has resonated with a significant portion of the NBA fanbase. Many fans, upon hearing his remarks, took to Twitter to express their agreement.

One fan tweeted, ” If I see Demar Derozan in the HOF just delete everything, buddy couldn’t even win a playoff series in San Antonio nor make the all star team in the west.” Another commented, “He’s right. Ur lowering the value of the HOF when ur tryna put players like Rondo or Boogie Cousins in”

Several pointed out that while players like Rodman, Walton, and Bradley had outstanding moments in their careers and contributed immensely to their teams’ success, their overall stats and individual accomplishments might not compare to those of legends like Michael Jordan and Larry Bird.

The majority of fans seems to lean towards a stricter, more elite standard for Hall of Fame induction. With the NBA continuously evolving, debates about legacies, greatness, and Hall of Fame worthiness are set to remain hot topics for years to come.

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