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5. Shawn Kemp

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5. Shawn Kemp
Shawn Kemp was one of the most popular and productive players of the 90’s.  He came straight out of high school with the body of a Greek God, and was considered one of the best pure athletes in the NBA.  At first, he was a highlight film dunker but he soon became a key part of some very good Seattle teams, with a complete all around game. 15,000 points, 9,000 rebounds and six All-Star trips are nothing to sneeze at and though his legacy has been a bit tarnished of late, Shawn Kemp was a true superstar in his day.


Should Shawn Kemp be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 80.1%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 10.9%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 6%
No opinion. - 0.5%
No way! - 2.4%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Elkhart, Indiana, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Thursday, 01 January 2009
  • Position: Power Forward
  • Played For: Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic, Portland Trail Blazers, Seattle Super Sonics
  • College: Trinity Valley CC
  • Drafted: 1st Round, 17th Overall in 1989
  • Major Accolades and Awards: NBA All-Star (6) (1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 & 1998)
    Second Team All-NBA Selection (3) (1993-94, 1994-95 & 1995-96)
    NBA Championship Rings: (None)
    FIBA World Basketball Championship (1) (U.S.A., 1994)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Rebounds (3) (1994-95, 1995-96 & 1996-97)
    Top Ten Finishes: Rebounds per Game (3) (1994-95, 1995-96 & 1996-97) 
    Top Ten Finishes: Offensive Rebounds (5) (1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96 & 1996-97)
    Top Ten Finishes: Defensive Rebounds (2) (1994-95 & 1995-96)
    Top Ten Finishes: Blocks (2) (1992-93 & 1993-94)
    Top Ten Finishes: Blocks per Game (1) (1993-94)
    Top Ten Finishes: Field Goal Percentage (3) (1993-94, 1994-95 & 1995-96)
    Top Ten Finishes: 2-Point Field Goal Percentage (1) (1995-96)
    Top Ten Finishes: Effective Field Goal Percentage (2) (1993-94 & 1995-96)
    Top Ten Finishes: True Field Goal Percentage (2) (1993-94 & 1995-96)
    Top Ten Finishes: Free Throws (6) (1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99 & 1999-2000)
    Top Ten Finishes: Free Throw Attempts (7) (1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99 & 1999-2000)
    Top Ten Finishes: PER (3) (1993-94, 1994-95 & 1998-99)
    Top Ten Finishes: Win Shares (1) (1993-94)
    Top Ten FInishes: Defensive Win Shares (6) (1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97 & 1997-98)
    Top Ten Finsihes: Box Plus/Minus (1) (1993-94)
    Top Ten FInishes: Defensive Rating (5) 1992-93, 1993-94, 1995-96, 1996-97 & 1997-98)
    Top Ten Finishes: Usage Percentage (3) (1997-98, 1998-99 & 1999-00)
    Top Ten Finishes: Total Rebound Percentage (5) (1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95  & 1995-96)
    Top Ten Finishes: Offensive Rebound Percentage (7) (1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96  & 1996-97)
    Top Ten Finishes: Defensive Rebound Percentage (4) (1991-92, 1993-94, 1994-95 & 1995-96)
    Top Ten Finishes: Block Percentage (1) (1993-94)
  • Notable All-time Rankings: 28.  Offensive Rebound Percentage: 12.2
    33.  Total Rebound Percentage: 17.8
    34.  Offensive Rebounds: 3,026
    35.  True Shooting Percentage: .584
    40.  Defensive Rating: 100.1
    44.  Defensive Win Shares: 52.2
    54.  Free Throw Attempts: 5,805
    54.  Defensive Rebound Percentage: 23.4
    56.  Blocks: 1,279
    58.  Defensive Rebounds: 5,808
    65.  Rebounds: 8.834
    69.  Free Throws: 4,304
    79.  Block Percentage: 3.2
    96.  Usage Percentage: 25.0

Should Shawn Kemp be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 80.1%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 10.9%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 6%
No opinion. - 0.5%
No way! - 2.4%

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