17. Detlef Schrempf

Detlef Schrempf was the complete package. He could score, pass, rebound, run the court and really shoot. His ability to do everything made him the perfect sixth man; and he had that really cool German name. People tend to forget that he (not Dirk Nowitzki) was the first European star to hit the NBA. That has got to count for something! He had a very solid career, but not spectacular and never playing on a winner; though he did come close with Seattle, hurts his overall Hall chances. Nevertheless, Schrempf is in the FIBA Hall of Fame, and could sneak in the Naismith Hall via the International Committee.

Should Detlef Schrempf be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 76.4%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 13.5%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 6.1%

No opinion. - 0.5%

No way! - 3.6%

The Bullet Points

Country of Origin: Leverkusen, Germany
Eligible Since: Monday, 01 January 2007
Position: Power Forward
Games Played: 1136
Per Game Averages: 29.6 MIN
13.9 PTS
6.2 RB
3.4 AST
0.8 STL
0.2 BLK
.491 FG%
.384 3FG%
.803 FT%

114 Playoff Games
29.3 MIN
12.6 PTS
5.0 RB
2.6 AST
0.5 STL
0.2 BLK
.465 FG%
.373 3FG%
.789 FT%
Advanced Stats: 17.2 PER
.586 TS%
109.5 WS
32.4 VORP

114 Playoff Games
14.7 PER
.563 TS%
6.7 WS
2.2 VORP
Played For: Dallas Mavericks, Indiana Pacers, Portland Trail Blazers, Seattle Super Sonics
College: Washington
Drafted: 1st Round, 8th Overall in 1985
Major Accolades and Awards: Third Team All-NBA (1) (1994-95)
NBA All-Star (3) (1993, 1995 & 1997)
NBA Sixth Man of the Year (2) (1990-91 & 1991-92)
Highest Offensive Rating (1) (1994-95)
NBA Championship Rings: None
First Team All-Pac 10 (2) (1984 & 1985)
German Player of the Year (1) (1992)
Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: 3-Point Field Goal Percentage (2) (1986-87 & 1994-95)
Top Ten Finishes: 2-Point Field Goal Percentage (1) (1991-92)
Top Ten Finishes: Effective Field Goal Percentage (1) (1994-95)
Top Ten Finishes: True Shooting Percentage (1) (1989-90, 1990-91, 1991-92 & 1994-95)
Top Ten Finishes: Free Throws (2) (1992-93 & 1994-95)
Top Ten Finishes: Free Throw Attempts (2) (1992-93 & 1994-95)
Top Ten Finishes: Minutes Played (1) (1992-93)
Top Ten Finishes: Win Shares (2) (1994-95 & 1997-98)
Top Ten Finishes: Offensive Win Shares (4) (1992-93, 1994-95, 1997-98 & 1998-99)
Top Ten Finishes: Offensive Rating (4) (1990-91, 1994-95, 1997-98 & 1998-99)
Notable All-time Rankings: 44. Offensive Rating: 116.8
51. Offensive Win Shares: 76.4
64. Free Throws: 4,486
68. True Shooting Percentage: .586
69. Free Throw Attempts: 5,585
71. Games Played: 1,136
75. Win Shares: 109.5
88. Defensive Rebounds: 5,152
99. VORP: 32.4