Jerry Lee Lewis, one of Rock and Roll’s first major stars, passed away today at the age of 87.

Pounding the piano keys as hard as he pounded alcohol, Lewis sang fast, played faster, and with his signature hair flop, he became a world-wide sensation when his hit, “Great Balls of Fire” was heard across the radio and on the early days of television.

Churning out other raucous hits like “High School Confidential”, “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” and “Breathless”, Lewis’ career derailed when it was revealed he married his 13-year-old cousin, Myra Gale Brown, which cost him album and ticket sales.  Still one of the top live acts in the business, Lewis rebounded in the late 60’s in the Country genre, scoring multiple number ones on that chart.

Lewis was named to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s first class in 1986, and he was recently chosen for the Country Music Hall of Fame.  He also is a recipient of the Grammy’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to extend our condolences to the fans, friends and family of Jerry Lee Lewis.

Yes, we know that this is taking a while!

As many of you know, we here at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the 50 of each major North American sports team.  That being said, we have existing Top 50 lists out and we always consistently look to update them when we can and based on necessity.  As such, we are very happy to present our post 2021/22 revision of our top Minnesota Timberwolves.

As for all of our top 50 players in basketball we look at the following: 

1.  Advanced Statistics.

2.  Traditional statistics and how they finished in the National Basketball Association. 

3.  Playoff accomplishments.

4.  Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles not reflected in a stat sheet.

Last year, Minnesota made the playoffs for the first time in years, and appear to be a team on the move.  Last year’s results saw four new entries, but nothing affecting the top tier.

As always, we present our top five:

1. Kevin Garnett

2. Karl-Anthony Towns

3. Kevin Love

4. Wally Szczerbiak

5. Terrell Brandon

You can find the entire list here.

Notably, within the top five, Towns remains at #2, and has a long way to go to overpass Garnett.

The highest of the four new entrants is Point Guard, D’Angelo Russell, who enters at #29.

Budding superstar and 2021 All-Rookie, Shooting Guard, Anthony Edwards, debuts at #33.

Right behind is Naz Reid, the backup Center, who makes his first appearance at #34.

The fourth and final debut is Power Forward, Jarred Vanderbilt, who is now with the Utah Jazz.

We welcome your input and comments and as always, we thank you for your support.

Yes, we know that this is taking a while!

As many of you know, we here at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the 50 of each major North American sports team.  That being said, we have existing Top 50 lists out and we always consistently look to update them when we can and based on necessity.  As such, we are very happy to present our post 2021/22 revision of our top Oklahoma City Thunder.

As for all of our top 50 players in basketball we look at the following: 

1.  Advanced Statistics.

2.  Traditional statistics and how they finished in the National Basketball Association. 

3.  Playoff accomplishments.

4.  Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles not reflected in a stat sheet.

Last year, OKC failed to make the playoffs, and likely won’t this year.  This list incorporates those who played for the organization when they were the Seattle SuperSonics.  There were no new entries and, only one elevation.

As always, we present our top five:

1. Russell Westbrook

2. Gary Payton

3. Kevin Durant

4. Shawn Kemp

5. Jack Sikma

You can find the entire list here.

The only elevation is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who went to #34 from #46.

We welcome your input and comments and as always, we thank you for your support.

Jarred Vanderbilt played his college ball at Kentucky, and did well enough to earn a spot in the 2018 NBA Draft, a second round selection by Denver.  An excellent leaper and dunker, Vanderbilt did not play much for the Nuggets, as he was assigned mostly with Rio Grande in the G-League, but a trade in 2000 would grant the Power Forward an opportunity for playing time.

Vanderbilt was on the T-Wolves roster going into the 2020-21 Season, staring 30 of his 64 Games, averaging 5.8 Rebounds per Game despite playing less than 20 Minutes per Game.  He started more Games in 2021-22, (67 of 74), again with a healthy Rebound number (8.4 RPG), and helping Minnesota make the playoffs for the first time in years.

As good as he was becoming, Vanderbilt was traded to Utah to get Rudy Gobert, ending Vanderbilt’s time with the Timberwolves.