From prep to Rookie of the Year, Amar’e Stoudemire suffered the way many big men have in the past: countless knee problems. While that was true, Amar’e was a dominating scoring presence in the paint, earning six All-Star appearances and averaging over 20 Points per Game for seven seasons. Along with Steve Nash, Stoudemire made the Phoenix Suns Championship contenders and hoped to do the same with the New York Knicks and though he got off to a good start, his knee problems would keep him from living up to his full potential, and he would later close out his career in the Isreali League, a country that he adopted as his homeland.
Saying all of this, is it not funny that we are talking about a player who was named to an All-NBA team five times in any negative light? This is a solid contender for the Hall but it would not be a major surprise if he failed to get inducted in the first few years of eligibility, though maybe he won't get in at all. Each scenario seems equally possible.
Should Amar'e Stoudemire be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 34.4%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 38.5%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 15.6%
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