Should Christian Laettner be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 51.8%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 16.4%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 8.2%
No opinion. - 0.9%
No way! - 22.7%
97. Christian Laettner
Christian Laettner is one of the best 10 college players ever leading the mighty Duke Blue Devils to two NCAA championships in a row. He played the greatest game ever and hit the biggest shot in college basketball history. He was the only college member of the Dream Team. So why is he so low? Well, he did not have the most stellar pro career and is thought of as being soft and was the not exactly popular. Can you say OVER-RATED? As the Hall recognizes college and pro achievements, his rank here is justified but as he was elected into the college hall in 2010, the chances of him getting in the regular Hall are getting slimmer by the day.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Harrisonburg, Virginia, U.S.A.
- Eligible Since: Saturday, 01 January 2011
- Position: Power Forward
- Games Played: 868
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Per Game Averages:
29.7 MIN
12.8 PTS
6.7 RB
2.6 AST
1.1 STL
0.8 BLK
.480 FG%
.261 3FG%
.820 FT%
45 Playoff Games
25.7 MIN
10.5 PTS
4.7 RB
1.5 AST
0.8 STL
0.5 BLK
.432 FG%
.179 3FG%
.794 FT% -
Advanced Stats:
16.9 PER
.557 TS%
64.9 WS
19.5 VORP45 Playoff Games
14.7 PER
.506 TS%
1.9 WS
0.6 VORP - Played For: Atlanta Hawks, Dallas Mavericks, Detroit Pistons, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, Washington Bullets/Wizards
- College: Duke
- Drafted: 1st Round, 3rd Overall in 1992
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Major Accolades and Awards: NBA All-Star Teams (1) (1997)
First Team NBA All-Rookie (1992-93)
NBA Championships (None)
NCAA Champion (2) (Duke, 1991 & 1992)
Naismith Player of the Year (1) (1992)
Consensus First Team All-American (1) (1992)
Consensus Second Team All-American (1) (1992)
Final Four Most Outstanding Player (1) (1991)
ACC Player of the Year (2) (1991 & 1992)
First Team All-ACC (2) (1991 & 1992)
Second Team All-ACC (1) (1990)
Olympic Gold Medal (1) (U.S.A. 1992) -
Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Free Throws (2) (1992-93 & 1994-95)
Top Ten Finishes: Free Throw Percentage (1) (1997-98)
Top Ten Finishes: Defensive Win Shares (1) (1996-97) - Notable All-time Rankings: None.
Should Christian Laettner be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 51.8%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 16.4%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 8.2%
No opinion. - 0.9%
No way! - 22.7%
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