Comments on: Keltner List: Dikembe Mutombo

By: Roosevelt Taegel

Roosevelt Taegel — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:54:03 +0000

. Thank you so much.

By: Brian

Brian — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 05:04:41 +0000

Some random notes from the world's biggest Mutombo fan

Mutombo's shot block stats probably understate how good he was, as he changed how players and teams operated in a way no other center did. For example, most bigs who got offensive rebounds against Mutombo teams would pass the ball out rather than try a stickback. Guards would refrain from driving the lane when he was in. Opposing teams wouldn't run any plays for the centers or not play a true center at all.

Mutombo could have easily won two more DPOY awards. He didn't win the award in 95-96, even though he had his best statistical season -- 332 blocks in 72 games. He also lost in 93-94 to Hakeem Olajuwon, who actually said as the award was given to him, "This could have just as easily have gone to Mutombo" (meaning it should have gone to Mutombo)

Mutombo had an indirect effect on the '94 playoff finals by singlehandedly leading Denver to a historic upset over 63-19 Seattle with one of the greatesst displays of defense in NBA playoff history. In two series, Mutombo registered 69 blocks which for a period of ten days was an NBA record for blocks in an entire postseason! Look at the the link and note the dates and you'll see this is true. Even now, this mark is ranked fifth all time!!

http://www.basketball-reference.com/leaders/blk_season_p.html

By: john dough

john dough — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 14:06:41 +0000

Mitch Richmond, Reggie Miller, Chris Mullin, Shawn Kemp, Chris Webber, and Jason Kidd.

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kidd unquestionably should be in the Hall...Reggie will be in, too.

the other 4 im not so sure, maybe webber...kemp, no

rock richmond is an interesting case, as are the other run-tmc guys, tim and chris...all 3 are borderline, and richmond is the most underated and under aprreciated of the bunch

By: Alan

Alan — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 02:24:25 +0000

I think that Dikembe Mutombo should definitely be in the Hall of Fame. Just look at some of his stats:

11 seasons of 10+ points per game.
11 seasons of 10+ rebounds per game, (both of which coincide with each other.)
8 seasons of 3+ blocks per game.
11 seasons of 50 % field goal shooting or better.
8 seasons of 80 games played or more (5 of which were 82 games, which is a full season.)

When he was productive he was very productive. For an entire career, I think you can certainly say he was better than Bill Walton who is in the hall of fame, and last but not least, his free throw % is WAY better than Shaquille O'Neal's.

I think he should get elected on the 1st ballot.

By: Jimmy

Jimmy — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 04:13:35 +0000

I love the idea of doing the keltner list. I agree with your answers to all 14 questions, but don't understand the conclusion here. The answers are a clear "no" for 10 of the 14 questions--so he should not be in the Hall of Fame.

By: Phil

Phil — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 06:05:56 +0000

And remember this, he is the "Only" NBA Player to be "called out" at a Presidential State of the Union address. talk about being a light to the sport of basketball! this cannot and will not be overlooked.

By: Wes

Wes — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:49:50 +0000

Defense alone will get Dikembe into the Hall. His humanitarian work and his unique personality are the icing on the cake. As long as he doesnt do something stupid in the next 5 years he will be going in.

By: Sportscentury

Sportscentury — Wed, 13 May 2009 19:42:01 +0000

I'd like to see you discuss Chauncey Billups. And how about Dirk Nowitzki (or is Dirk too much of a no-brainer shoo-in)?

Thanks.

By: anon

anon — Fri, 08 May 2009 14:18:18 +0000

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By: Justin Kubatko

Justin Kubatko — Wed, 06 May 2009 02:33:06 +0000

Thanks for the suggestion Brandon, but to me Pippen is a no-doubt-about-it Hall of Famer. I see the Keltner List as being a useful exercise for guys who are on the fence, but Pippen is guaranteed to go in on the first ballot.