Hassan Whiteside

For a brief period in the mid-2010s, Hassan Whiteside was one of the most prolific blockers and boarders in the NBA. As we see often with Centers in the modern era, that doesn’t last long.

A one-and-done player at Marshall, where he won the CUSA Defensive Player of the Year, Whiteside was drafted by Sacramento (33rd Overall) but barely made it out of the G-League, only playing 19 Games for the Kings, seeing little-to-no action on the hardwood.  Waived by Sacramento two years after he was drafted, he briefly went to the Lebanese League, and then Sichuan of the Chinese League, where he thrived and won the Finals MVP, the DPOY and a league title. He returned to North America, but failed to latch on with Memphis and then Toronto before the Miami Heat gave him a shot.  This time, it stuck.

Whiteside played 48 Games for Miami in 2014-15, averaging a double-double (11.8 Points and 10.0 Rebounds) with 2.6 Blocks. The Center then became a full-time starter, was third in DPOY voting, and was a Second-Team All-Defensive Selection in 2015-16. Whiteside also won his first Blocking Title (3.7) and led the league in Defensive Rating.  He was arguably better in 2016-17, winning the Rebounding Title (14.1) and setting personal bests in Points (17.0).  From 2014-15 to 2019-20, Whiteside never had a PER under 22, and he secured a second Blocking Title in 2019-20, though this time he was in his only year in Portland.

Whiteside played two more seasons, one each with Sacramento and Utah, and though he was never an All-Star, he is in a small group of players that can say that once led the NBA in Rebounds and Blocks.

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Ultimate Playlist for Mastering Counter-Strike: Tune in to Tune Up Your Game

Whether you are running around the tight corridors of Dust II or securing the bomb site on Inferno, every CS player knows that focus, adrenaline, strategy, and of course, skins, are the keys to winning the game.

Of course, using a unique skin like m4a4 howl is a surefire way to take your gameplay to the next level. However, you can also boost your morale and the quality of your game with the right soundtrack. Hey, music is more than an accompaniment to dancing; it is imperative to your gaming experience. Here is your ultimate playlist, which will keep you awake, full of energy, and pumping.

Music to Get You in the Zone

Preparation is a crucial step, and creating the appropriate mental environment before you even begin can have a great impact on your game. To get in the zone and get ready for the competition, you want tracks that are not too intense but rather immersive so you can tune into the tactical mindset.

  • “Weightless” by Marconi Union: Often cited as one of the most relaxing tracks, it’s perfect for clearing your mind before a match.
  • “Intro” by The xx: With its gradual buildup and mellow tones, this track is great for getting mentally aligned.
  • “Midnight City” by M83: The driving beat and soaring synths set a determined yet calm stage for the gameplay ahead.

High-Energy Tracks for Intense Matches

During high-tension rounds where every second counts, you’ll want something that keeps your adrenaline pumping and your reactions lightning-fast. High-energy tracks can push you to maintain peak alertness and agility.

  • “Invincible” by Muse: Its powerful, relentless tempo is perfect for fast-paced, aggressive play.
  • “Till I Collapse” by Eminem ft. Nate Dogg: This song's constant rhythm and hard-hitting lyrics fuel the perseverance needed in tight situations.
  • “Bangarang” by Skrillex: This dubstep track's chaotic energy is ideal for keeping energy levels high during critical clutch moments.

Victory Tunes

Nothing feels better than winning a crucial round or the entire match. Celebrate these moments with tracks that enhance the euphoria and satisfaction of a game well played.

  • “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor: An iconic victory anthem that’s perfect for celebrating your win.
  • “We Are The Champions” by Queen: Let Freddie Mercury’s triumphant vocals amplify your success.
  • “Victory” by Puff Daddy & The Family: A song that’ll make you swagger and revel in your victory.

Cool Down Beats

At the end of each match, whether it is a win or a loss, cooling down is a must. You want to lower your heart rate and calm your mind to reflect on the game and de-stress.

  • “Sunset Lover” by Petit Biscuit: This chill, melodic track helps bring a soothing end to your gaming session.
  • “Can’t Do Without You” by Caribou: Its hypnotic beats are perfect for unwinding.
  • “Electric Feel” by MGMT: End your session on a light, upbeat note to keep the good vibes going.

Music can affect our emotions and behavior. Customizing your music for each part of your gaming period will improve your experience and boost your productivity. Keep in mind that the right track at the right time is what will transform a good player into an excellent one. Hence, get in, game on, and let the beats lead you to the first position in Counter-Strike!

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Goran Dragic

Goran Dragic, a Slovenian basketball player, rose to fame by leading his club, Union Olimpjia, to the 2008 league title. This propelled him into draft consideration, and he was selected by San Antonio. However, he began his career with Phoenix as Steve Nash's understudy after his rights were traded.

He was later traded to Houston during the 2010-11 season, where he worked his way into a starter for a third of their games in 2011-12. He proved himself to be a starting Point Guard in the National Basketball Association and returned to Phoenix, where the Suns wanted him to replace the departed Nash.

While filling the shoes of the first-ballot Hall of Fame entrant was daunting, Dragic was solid in his new role. His best season in the NBA was 2013-14 when he averaged 20.3 Points per Game. He won the Most Improved Player of the Year award and was a Third-Team All-NBA Selection. However, this peak in Phoenix was short-lived, and Dragic was traded to the Miami Heat the following February as the Suns began rebuilding.

Dragic resigned with Miami, and he had his second 20-plus PPG year (20.3 in 2016-17) and went to his only All-Star Game the following season. In between those two NBA campaigns, Dragic led Slovenia to a EuroBasket Championship and was named the tournament MVP, which was the best moment of his basketball career.

Towards the end of his career, Dragic returned to the bench and finished with stops in Toronto, Brooklyn, Chicago, and Milwaukee. While he is unlikely to enter the Basketball Hall through the main channel, an International selection is not off the table.

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Carmelo Anthony

Carmelo Anthony has the statistical resume and trophy case of a first-ballot Hall of Fame entry, yet he has many detractors who would oppose that. We’ll get there, but let’s take a look at the beginning.

Melo was a one-and-done player in college, but it was an incredible year.  Anthony led the Syracuse Orange to the National Championship in 2003, where he was named the Final Four Most Outstanding Player.  He entered the most loaded draft in NBA history, where he was taken Third Overall by the Denver Nuggets, and he was poised to become a scoring machine on the highest level of professional basketball.

Anthony was the runner-up to LeBron James for the Rookie of the Year and it began a 16-year run where the Forward had at least 20 Points per Game.  In his third season, Anthony was a Third-Team All-NBA Selection and was an All-Star for the first time the year after.  Melo was an All-Star twice more and added a Second Team All-NBA player in 2009-10.  The Nuggets made it to the Western Conference Finals in 2009, but Denver and Anthony never made it past that level.   In the 2010-11 Season, Anthony was frustrated and wanted a trade, specifically to his hometown of New York, which he got, and the Melo/Knicks era began.

New York was the best, and arguably most tumultuous era for Anthony.  The Forward remained an NBA star, but his profile expanded, as did the pressure.  Anthony brought New York to the playoffs regularly but never to the Finals.  He was still elite and had his best year on the court with a third-place MVP finish in 2012-13, where he was named to the Second Team All-NBA.  Anthony remained a perennial All-Star, but Melo could not will his squad to the highest rung, and that plagued the reputation of Anthony.   The superstar, and the Knicks for that matter, were frustrated, and he sought a trade.  Anthony was traded to Oklahoma City in 2017 but that was it for his top-tier period.

Anthony’s play fell off, and for the first time in his career, he averaged less than 20 Points per Game. He was traded to the Atlanta Hawks, who bought out his contract, and Melo signed with the Houston Rockets with the intent of recreating his greatness.  Instead, his career almost came to an unceremonious end.  Anthony’s run with the Rockets lasted 10 Games and was a healthy scratch in three Games.  He was traded to Chicago who waived him, but there were no takers the rest of the season until Portland pulled the trigger the following year.

Anthony had a reduced role with the Trail Blazers but at least he was playing in the NBA again.  He was there for two years and joined LeBron James and the Lakers for one last chance at the NBA Title.  It didn’t happen, But he left Basketball with over 28,000 Points.  He also left behind three Olympic Gold Medals, putting him in rare company.

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Notinhalloffame List Update: 1-10 on Football Revised

The problem with running a Hall of Fame-related website is that many of the big ones we cover all have announcements within months of each other.  The backbone of what we do is list-related, so this results in a long push to revise what we already have; specifically, now with our Football and Basketball Lists.

At present, we have a minor update as we have completed the first ten of the 2024 Football List, which you can comment on and vote on:

The new top ten:

  1. Antonio Gates
  2. Luke Kuechly*
  3. Marshal Yanda*
  4. L.C. Greenwood
  5. Lavvie Dilweg
  6. Torry Holt
  7. Roger Craig
  8. Earl Thomas*
  9. Ken Anderson
  10. Del Shofner

*Denotes first year of eligibility

Rankings are impacted annually based on your comments and votes.

Thank you all for your patience. We will soon unveil more changes to the football and basketball lists.

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Andre Iguodala

During his career, Andre Iguodala was once asked if he was a Basketball Hall of Famer. Initially, he replied that he wasn't, but many experts believe that Iguodala has a stronger case than he thinks.

Iguodala was a talented basketball player right from his college days. He was an All-Pac 10 Selection at Arizona and was picked in the lottery by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2004. Known for his formidable defence and exceptional stealing ability, Iguodala was often tasked with guarding the opposing team's top offensive player. He was also an excellent ball-handler, displaying intelligent passing skills and the ability to adapt to different situations. He was a starter for eight years and had an impressive four-year streak of scoring more than 17 Points per Game (2006-07 to 2009-10). Iguodala was also a workhorse, leading the NBA in Minutes per Game in 2008-09 (39.9). Although he had better years, he was named an All-Star (his only one) in 2012. Later, he was traded to Denver, but that stint lasted just one year, after which he signed with the Golden State Warriors and entered the second phase of his career.

In his first year with the Dubs, Iguodala was still a starter and was named a First Team All-Defensive player for the first and only time. However, the presence of stars like Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson pushed him to the bench, but he thrived in this role. He became the first player ever to win the Finals MVP as a bench player. Iguodala played a significant role in helping the Golden State Warriors win three more titles, and although his role diminished over time, including two years in Miami (2019-20 & 2020-21), his leadership, intelligence, and ability to defend helped his teams win games.

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Shogun Rua named to the UFC Hall of Fame

At UFC 301, we learned that Mauricio “Shogun” Rua will enter the UFC Hall of Fame on June 27 as part of the Pioneer Wing.

A legend in Brazilian MMA, Rua cut his teeth in Pride before debuting at UFC 76 where he lost to Forrest Griffin.  He responded with TKO wins over Mark Coleman and Chuck Liddell, and after a loss to Lyoto Machida for the UFC Light Heavyweight Title, would beat Machida for the strap.  He lost that championship to Jon Jones, and completed his career with a 27-14-1 record.

We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate Shogun Rua for his impending honor. 

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The Pro Football Hall of Fame Revisited Project: 1960 FINAL VOTE

1960 PRELIMINARY RESULTS:

Thank you to all of you who have participated in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Revisited Project. If you are unaware of what that is, we acted as if the PFHOF had its first class in January 1946.

We have completed the first 14 years thus far.

For “1960,” a Preliminary Vote with close to 130 players whose playing career ended by 1952. We are also following the structure in that players have 20 years of eligibility, and if they do not make it into the Hall, they are relegated to the Senior Pool.

Each voter was asked to select 25 names from the preliminary list, and the top 25 vote-getters were named Semi-Finalists.

A week later, the voters will be asked to pick 15 names from the 25 Semi-Finalists, and next after, they will pick five from the remaining 15. We will continue this process weekly until we catch up to the current year.

Please note that a significant change occurred “years ago”, allowing voters to submit less than the allotted spots. 

30 Votes took place

This is for the “Modern Era”

Bold indicates they advanced to the Semi-Finals:

*Indicates they have been removed from future ballots

Player

Year of Eligibility

Vote Total

Ken Kavanaugh E

5

22

Bill Osmanski FB

8

22

Buckets Goldenberg G-BB

10

21

Marshall Goldberg FB

7

21

Ace Gutkowski FB-TB

16

20

Ward Cuff WB-QB-HB

8

19

Dick Barwegan

1

19

Woody Strode E

6

18

Whizzer White TB-HB

14

17

George Svendsen C

14

17

George Christensen T-G

17

16

George Wilson E

9

18

Lou Rymkus T

4

16

Charley Brock C-HB

8

15

Frank Cope T                               

8

15

Frankie Albert QB

3

15

Bruno Banducci G

1

15

Glenn Presnell T-B

19

14

Spec Sanders TB

4

14

Pat Harder E

2

14

Gaynell Tinsley E

15

11

Joe Kopcha G

19

10

Vic Sears T-DT

2

10

Les Bingaman DG-G-C

1

7

Bill Fischer T-G-DT

3

6

Father Lumpkin BB

18

5

Buster Ramsey G

4

5

Paul Lipscomb T-DT

1

5

Swede Hanson B

17

4

Baby Ray T

7

4

Tommy Thompson QB

5

4

Cloyce Box E

1

4

Bo Molenda FB-HB-BB

20

3

Bill Owen T-G

19

3

Jack Manders

15

3

Eggs Manske E

15

3

Paul Christman QB

5

3

Don Doll DH-S

1

3

Hugh Taylor QB

1

3

Nate Barragar C-G

20

2

Stumpy Thomason WB-TB-BB-HB

19

2

Keith Molesworth HB-QB

18

2

Potsy Jones G

17

2

Bull Karcis FB-BB-HB

12

2

Al Blozis T

11

2

Parker Hall TB-HB

9

2

Russ Letlow G-T

9

2

Roy Zimmerman QB-WB

7

2

Otto Schellenbacher S

4

2

Ray Bray G

3

2

Ray Poole R

3

2

Tony Adamle LB-FB

1

2

Bob Smith DB-HB-WB

1

2

Luke Johnsos E

19

1

Ozzie Simmons HB

16

1

Milt Gantenbein E

15

1

Bull Karcis FB-BB-HB

12

1

Conway Baker G-T

10

1

Gene Ronzani T

10

1

Pete Tinsley G

10

1

Frank Filchok TB-QB-HB

9

1

Bob Masterson E

9

1

Ki Aldrich C-LB-G

8

1

Jim Lee Howell E

8

1

Pug Manders HB-TB

8

1

Dick Plasman E-T

8

1

Billy Dewell E

6

1

Glenn Dobbs TB-QB

6

1

Chet Bulger T

5

1

Ted Frisch FB

5

1

Dick Huffman T

5

1

Vic Lindskog C

4

1

Johnny Strzykalski HB

3

1

Dan Edwards E

1

1

Bill Walsh C

1

1

Bernie Masterson QB

15

0

*Jim Barber T

14

0

*Tony Blazine T

14

0

*Ed Danowski B

14

0

*Johnny Drake B

14

0

*Joe Carter E

10

0

*Andy Farkas FB-HB-WB

10

0

Merl Condit HB

9

0

Gary Fangietti FB-HB

9

0

Jim Poole E

9

0

Ed Rucinski E

9

0

*Ed Kolman T

8

0

*Bill Radoivch G

8

0

*Elbie Schultz T-G

8

0

*Joe Aguire E

6

0

*Larry Craig B-E

6

0

*Dick Humbert E-DE

6

0

*John Woudenberg T

6

0

*Fred Davis T-DT

4

0

*Ed Neal MG-C-G-T

4

0

Elmer Angsman HB

3

0

Tex Coulter T-E-C

3

0

Dick Hoerner E

3

0

*Jerry Shipkey LB-FB-DB

2

0

*Dick Wildung G-DT-T

2

0

Larry Brink DE-E

1

0

John Cannady C-LB

1

0

John Rapacz C-LB

1

0

This is for the “Senior Era”

Bold indicates they advanced to the Semi-Finals:

*Indicates that they will be removed from the ballot permanently.

Tony Latone

5

20

Hunk Anderson

10

16

Al Nesser

4

15

Cub Buck

10

11

Sol Butler

15

7

Gull Falcon

15

6

Steamer Horning

15

6

Wildcat Wilson

6

6

Two-Bits Honan

5

6

Doc Alexander

8

5

Gus Sonnenberg

5

4

Pete Stinchcomb

9

4

Herman Kerchoff

15

3

Duke Osborne

7

3

Joey Sternaman

5

3

Henry McDonald

15

2

Bob Shiring

15

2

*Jack McBride

1

0

*Doug Wycoff

1

0

        

We had a tie in the special vote for How Many Moderns Should Get In

Keep As is with Top 5

15

Top 5 must receive 50 %

15


This will be put back in to vote again

In the Seniors Duration Vote:

20 Years

21

25 Years

9


We will post the 1960 Semi-Finalists of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Revisited Project results next Saturday.

Thank you to all who contributed. If you want to be part of this project, please let us know!

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Rice’s Chiefs Future Unclear With Draft Approaching

The NFL Draft is on the horizon and fast approaching, so the future of some players is naturally going to remain unclear. However, in Rashee Rice’s case, his future with the Kansas City Chiefs remains totally up in the air, and he could yet be unavailable for the new NFL campaign that begins in September of this year.

Rice, 23, is a young player establishing himself with one of the most prominent and feared teams in the whole of the NFL. The Chiefs have and do win it all, and then some, and sports betting markets online suggest this will continue to be the case in 2024 and beyond, but they may have to do it without Rice, a player who broke the record for being the rookie to take the most passes in the playoffs on the way to the Super Bowl.

The Philadelphia-born wide receiver, who wears number four for the Chiefs, has eight felony charges lodged against him following a multi-car crash in Dallas, so not only could this make him unavailable for next season, but there could also be NFL charges looming, which may have a significantly negative effect too. The potential for Rice to be unavailable in part or in full would automatically lead many to believe that the Chiefs must be on the lookout for a wide receiver in the upcoming draft, but that’s not entirely the case, according to General Manager Brett Veach.

According to Veach, the original plans the Chiefs had will be the ones they go with, so offensive line depth, safety considerations and cornerback vacancies will all be at the forefront, as they were before Rice’s situation changed. However, while he did recognise that there is a need to continue as planned, Veach also suggested the Chiefs would be aiming to address the wide receiver position, just in case Rice is unable to play a part.

You can’t downplay Rice’s importance to the Chiefs, with the 2023 draft pick being the top receiver in the team last season. But, there’s always been an approach to keep adding talent and ensuring there’s competition for places, even if it’s just to drive the regular starters on to hit high standards on the performance front consistently. Depth and real competitiveness in all departments is the philosophy, and it’s one that has been proven to work based on the success achieved by the Chiefs in recent times.

What this could also mean is that if things don’t go smoothly for Rice in the coming months, he could quite easily be replaced, or have been replaced, when he makes his return. And it will likely be players of a similar level who have stepped into the void. Rice is contracted by the Chiefs until the end of 2026, when he will become an unrestricted free agent. But between then and now, a lot could happen, and if Veach has a player who can’t contribute, a tough decision may have to be made.

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Tamba Hali named to the Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame

Regular visitors of Notinhalloffame.com know that we are slowly working on the top 50 of every major team in the NHL, NBA, NFL and MLB.  Once that is done, we intend to look at how each team honor their past players, coaches and executives.  As such, it is important to us that the

Kansas City Chiefs will be inducting Tamba Hali to their franchise Hall of Fame this year.

Originally from Liberia, Tamba Hali arrived in the United States at age 10 and the athletically gifted youngster took to football like a duck to water.  Hali went to Penn State and the Chiefs would draft him 20th overall in 2006 and he played Defensive End for the first three seasons of his career.  Moving to the Right Outside Linebacker in 2009, he would net 14.5 Quarterbacks in 2010 and would have double-digit Sacks again in 2011 and 2013 and from 2011 to 2015 he would be chosen for the Pro Bowl.   Hali played the entirety of his 12 seasons with the Chiefs.

Hali had 89.5 Sacks and 105 Tackles for Loss for the team.

We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate Tamba Hali for this impending honor.

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