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101. Dan Roundfield

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101. Dan Roundfield
One of the great power forwards of the 70’s and 80’s. Dan Roundfield could rebound and score but is most famous for his ability to defend.  One of the best shot blockers at his position, Roundfield earned first team All NBA honors in 1980 and made three All-Star teams as well as being a perennial member of the All Defensive team. Underrated and playing in the obscurity of Atlanta, only his peers really knew how good he was.


Should Dan Roundfield be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 44.4%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 11.1%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 22.2%
No opinion. - 11.1%
No way! - 11.1%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Friday, 01 January 1993
  • Position: Center, Power Forward
  • Played For: Atlanta Hawks, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, Indiana Pacers (ABA), Washington Bullets/Wizards
  • College: Central Michigan
  • Drafted: 2nd Round, 28th Overall in 1975
  • Major Accolades and Awards: All-NBA Second Team (1) (1979-80)
    NBA All-Star (3) (1980, 1981 & 1982)
    NBA All-Defensive Defensive First Team (3) (1979-80, 1981-82 & 1982-83)
    NBA All-Defensive Defensive Second Team (2) (1980-81 & 1983-84)
    NBA Championships (None)
    MAC Player of the Year (1) (1975)
    First Team All-MAC (2) (1974 & 1975)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Rebounds (3) (1978-79, 1979-80 & 1982-83)
    Top Ten Finishes: Rebounds per Game (2) (1978-79 & 1982-83)
    Top Ten Finishes: Offensive Rebounds (3) (1978-79, 1979-80 & 1982-83)
    Top Ten Finishes: Defensive Rebounds (1) (1982-83)
    Top Ten Finishes: Blocks (2) (1977-78 & 1978-79)
    Top Ten Finishes: Blocks per Game (2) (1976-77 & 1978-79)
    Top Ten Finishes: Minutes per Game (1) (1982-83)
    Top Ten Finishes: PER (1) (1980-81)
    Top Ten Finishes: Defensive Win Shares (1) (1979-80)
    Top Ten Finishes: Defensive Rating (2) (1979-80 & 1981-82)
    Top Ten Finishes: Total Rebound Percentage (4) (1978-79, 1979-80, 1980-81 & 1981-82)
    Top Ten Finishes: Offesnive Rebound Percentage (4) (1978-79, 1979-80, 1980-81 & 1981-82)
    Top Ten Finishes: Defensive Rebound Percentage (1) (1981-82)
    Top Ten Finishes: Blocks Percentage (2) (1976-77 & 1978-79)
  • Notable All-time Rankings: 53. Offensive Rebounds: 2,576
    54. Offensive Rebound Percentage: 11.1
    68. Defensive Rating: 101.2
    69. Blocks: 1,160
    72. Total Rebound Percentage: 16.5
    79. Blocks per Game: 1.4
    84. Defensive Rebound Percentage: 22.1
    94. Rebounds per Game: 9.2

Should Dan Roundfield be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 44.4%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 11.1%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 22.2%
No opinion. - 11.1%
No way! - 11.1%

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