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19. Tom Chambers

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19. Tom Chambers
Tom Chambers perfectly defined the new role of the big man.  At six foot eleven he could run like a shooting guard and could finish anything.  His jump shot was unblockable due to his size and though he never was a great post player, he did not shy away from contact. Chambers scored over 20,000 career points and made 4 All-Star games. He was not on winning teams but Chambers was a great offensive player and players today such as Dirk Nowitzki owe their careers to his influence in changing the way the game thought of big men.


Should Tom Chambers be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 77.1%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 12.3%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 5.1%
No opinion. - 1%
No way! - 4.5%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Ogden, Utah, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Wednesday, 01 January 2003
  • Position: Center, Power Forward
  • Played For: Charlotte Hornets, Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, San Diego Clippers, Seattle Super Sonics, Utah Jazz
  • College: Utah
  • Drafted: 1st Round, 8th Overall in 1981
  • Major Accolades and Awards: All-NBA Second Team (2) (1988-89 & 1989-90)
    NBA All-Star  (4) (1987, 1989, 1990 & 1991)
    NBA All-Star Game MVP (1) (1986-87)
    NBA Championship Rings: None
    First Team All-WAC (1) (1981)
    Second Team All-WAC (2) (1979 & 1980)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Points (3) (1986-87, 1988-89 & 1989-90)
    Top Ten Finishes: Points Per Game (2) (1988-89 & 1989-90)
    Top Ten Finishes: Defensive Rebounds (1) (1989-90)
    Top Ten Finishes: Field Goals (2) (1988-89 & 1989-90)
    Top Ten Finishes: Field Goal Attempts (2) (1988-89 & 1989-90)
    Top Ten Finishes: 2-Point Field Goals (2) (1988-89 & 1989-90)
    Top Ten Finishes: 2-Point Field Goal Attempts (2) (1988-89 & 1989-90)
    Top Ten Finishes: Free Throws (5) (1984-85, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1988-89 & 1989-90)
    Top Ten Finishes: Free Throw Attempts (5) (1984-85, 1986-87, 1988-89 & 1989-90)
    Top Ten Finishes: Minutes Played (1) (1989-90)
    Top Ten Finishes: Usage Percentage (3) (1987-88, 1988-89 & 1991-92)
  • Notable All-time Rankings: 42.  Free Throws: 5,066
    43.  Free Throw Attempts: 6,274
    51.  2-Point Field Goal Attempts: 15,009
    53.  Points: 20,049
    55.  2-Point Field Goals: 7,151
    59.  Field Goal Attempts: 15,749
    60.  Field Goals: 7,378
    79.  Games Played: 1,107
    88.  Usage Percentage: 25.4

Should Tom Chambers be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 77.1%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 12.3%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 5.1%
No opinion. - 1%
No way! - 4.5%
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