Which of these players deserves to be in the Hall the most?

Question

Dennis Johnson
Dennis Rodman
Michael Cooper

Give solid arguments.

Answer 1

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Out of those 3 Rodman is "most" worthy, but he's no hall of famer.

Cooper's best year he averaged 12 pts, 3 asts and 4 boards per game. That's his BEST year.

Johnson is slightly better at 20, 5 and 5 but again, that's his best year.

And as for Rodman, he was a great defensive player which people forget about, and he was not just a great rebounder for his size, but one of the greatest rebounders of all time. He led the league in rebounding 7 straight years. But you have to be a complete player to make the hall and Rodman couldn't score a bucket to save his life, his career average being 7 pts per game.

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http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/r/rodmade01.html

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Asker's Comment:

The stats you gave are great, but I think Rodman should get in. Because it is the "basketball" Hall, not just NBA, he deserves a shot. How many other NAIA (which is below Division III) player went on to become NBA studs? Don't forget he was instrumental in 5 Titles for 2 different teams.

Answer 2

Dennis Johnson

only guy i have heard off

Answer 3

All of them..

Dennis Johnson- How the hell can this guy not be in the hall? Bill Walton made the hall yet this guy doesnt? I'd like to see DJ get in the hall despite already being deceased.

Dennis Rodman-He was a vital player during the Bull's second 3-peat. He got many rebounds for a man his side, Bulls couldn't do it without him.

Michael Cooper-Arguably the best perimeter defender of all-time... Just ask Larry Bird!

Answer 4

Dennis Rodman out of those 3s

Answer 5

Rodman. Just because he was a bad person it should not mean he was a bad player. He helped win championships. Cooper and Johnson are good but not as good as Rodman.

Answer 6

Dennis Rodman, if he promises not to tear down the pictures of the other HOFs.

Answer 7

All three were significant to their team's success and had good careers but I just don't think their HOF worthy.

Answer 8

Dennis Rodman.

Answer 9

rodman won 5 titles 2 with pistons and 3 with the bulls by being a great defender and rebounder............DJ was a great combo guard that could score and defend won 2 titles with celtics and 1 with the sonics great player. cooper was a great defender for the showtime lakers and a great 3point shooter. rodman and dj are easy picks but as good as cooper was he really was just a role player so he wont get in.

Answer 10

Dennis Rodman

He's got the the resume
-5 championships
-2 DPOY
-7 All Defensive First Team Selection
-7 Rebounding titles

Also his insane growth spurt that happened after HS has given many short men hope. Seriously 5'6 to 6'8.

His off court antics might hurt him somewhat but I don't think he was a bad guy, he was shy and introverted during childhood so when he became rich and famous he went over the top which he probably shouldn't have.

Answer 11

Dennis Rodman

Answer 12

Dennis Rodman...

Answer 13

All three plyers do not deserve to be in the Hall of Fame. All three were good players that fit in their roll.
1. Cooper: Great defender. His teams was surrounded by hall of famers.
2. Rodman: Great rebounder and defender. His image and attitude will never get him into the hall of fame.