How many other players can say they are one of the top 50 all time scorers as well as top 25 all time in assists. And how many of these are shooting guards? Well the answer would be two. Jerry West is one of them. Yes, that Jerry West, the image behind the NBA emblem for the last 30 years. And the other guy? Well that would be none other than one
Reggie Theus. I am pretty sure Mr. West got into the hall in his first year of eligibility. As for Mr. Theus? Well he’s still waiting. Why you may ask?
Well let’s see; even though West only won one title in all of those years with the Lakers he was on the LAKERS. Where did Theus play? Primarily he was on some very mediocre teams for the pre Jordan Bulls and the Kings; the Kansas City Kings for a couple of years before they moved to the Metropolis of Sacramento. Yeah, quite a bit of difference in exposure. His stats say he should be a first ballot hall of famer. His reputation says he was a selfish stat accumulator. Which is the truth?
Should Reggie Theus be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 52.9%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 21.2%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 12.9%
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