91. Norm Van Lier

“Stormin” Norman was one of the most popular Bulls players ever. Van Lier teamed with Jerry Sloan to form one of the most ferocious backcourts in league history. The two super tough and defensive mined players were perfect compliments of each other. He was a great assist man and tenacious defender who probably does not have the career statistics to get in but is a legend in Chicago.

Should Norm Van Lier be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 51.6%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 32.3%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 6.5%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 9.7%

The Bullet Points

Country of Origin: East Liverpool, Ohio, U.S.A.
Eligible Since: Tuesday, 01 January 1985
Position: Point Guard
Played For: Chicago Bulls, Cincinatti Royals, Milwaukee Bucks
College: Saint Francis
Drafted: 3rd Round, 34th Overall in 1969
Major Accolades and Awards: All-NBA Second Team (1) (1973-74)
NBA All-Star (3) (1974, 1976 & 1977)
NBA All-Defensive First Team (3) (1973-74, 1975-76 & 1976-77)
NBA All-Defensive Second Team (5) (1970-71, 1971-72, 1972-73, 1974-75 & 1977-78)
Most Assists: (1) (1970-71)
Most Assists per Game (1) (1970-71)
NBA Championships (None)
Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Assists (8) (1969-70, 1970-71, 1971-72, 1972-73, 1973-74, 1975-76, 1976-77 & 1977-78)
Top Ten Finishes: Assists per Game (9) (1969-70, 1970-71, 1971-72, 1972-73, 1973-74, 1974-75, 1975-76, 1976-77 & 1977-78)
Top Ten Finishes: Steals (1) (1973-74)
Top Ten Finishes: Steals per Game (3) (1973-74, 1974-75 & 1975-76)
Top Ten Finishes: Minutes Played (2) (1970-71 & 1976-77)
Top Ten Finishes: Minutes per Game (3) (1970-71, 1975-76 & 1976-77)
Top Ten Finishes: Assist Percentage (7) (1970-71, 1971-72, 1972-73, 1973-74, 1975-76, 1976-77 & 1977-78)
Notable All-time Rankings: 29. Assists per Game: 7.0
33. Steals per Game: 1.8
63. Assists: 5,217
71. Minutes per Game: 35.1