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114. Mookie Blaylock

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114. Mookie Blaylock
The grunge movement would not have been the same if Pearl Jam would have been able to call themselves what they wanted to; it would have been better.  Mookie Blaylock has such a nice ring to it for a Rock band don’t you think?  In regards to the man, Blaylock was quite the player.  One of the great shooting point guards ever, Mookie is top 50 in several NBA all time statistics.  He never really dominated the game but his consistency, ability to shoot and his great defense set him apart from most of the point guards of the 90’s.



Should Mookie Blaylock be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 46.3%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 23.9%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 20.9%
No opinion. - 1.5%
No way! - 7.5%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Garland, Texas, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Tuesday, 01 January 2008
  • Position: Point Guard
  • Games Played: 889
  • Per Game Averages:

    34.9 MIN
    13.5 PTS
    4.1 RB
    6.7 AST
    2.3 STL
    0.3 BLK
    .409 FG%
    .336 3FG%
    .736 FT%

    54 Playoff Games
    40.0 MIN
    14.2 PTS
    4.9 RB
    6.6 AST
    2.1 STL
    0.4 BLK
    .370 FG%
    .350 3FG%
    .683 FT%

  • Advanced Stats:

    16.8 PER
    .488 TS%
    71.8 WS
    39.2 VORP

    54 Playoff Games
    15.2 PER
    .474 TS%
    2.6 WS
    2.8 VORP

  • Played For: Atlanta Hawks, Golden State Warriors, New Jersey Nets
  • College: Oklahoma
  • Drafted: 1st Round, 12th Overall in 1989
  • Major Accolades and Awards: NBA All-Star (1) (1994)
    First Team NBA All-Defensive (2) (1994-85 & 1995-86)
    Second Team NBA All-Defensive (4) (1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98 & 1998-99)
    Most Steals: (1) (1996-97)
    Most Steals Per Game (2) (1996-97 & 1997-98)
    Most 3-Point Field Goal Attempts (1) (1996-97)
    Highest Steal Percentage (2) (1996-97 & 1997-98)
    NBA Championship Rings (None)
    Consensus Second Team All-American  (1) (1989)
    First Team All-Big Eught (1) (1989)
    Second Team All-Big Eight (1) (1988)
    First Team All-WJCAC (2( (1986 & 1987)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten Defensive Player of the Year Finishes:
    7th in 1994, 3rd in 1997 & 5th in 1998
    Top Ten Finishes: Assists (3) (1992-93, 1993-94 & 1994-95)
    Top Ten Finishes: Assists per Game (3) (1992-93, 1993-94 & 1994-95)
    Top Ten Finishes: Steals (10) (1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-2000 & 2000-01)
    Top Ten Finishes: Steals per Game (11) (1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-2000 & 2000-01)
    Top Ten Finishes: 3-Point Field Goals (3) (1994-95, 1995-96 & 1996-97)
    Top Ten Finishes: 3-Point Field Goals (6) (1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97  & 1998-99)
    Top Ten Finishes: Minutes Played (1) (1994-95)
    Top Ten Finishes: Minutes per Game (1) (1994-95)
    Top Ten Finsihes: Win Shares (1) (1996-97)
    Top Ten Finsihes: Defensive Win Shares (4) (1993-94, 1994-95, 1996-97 & 1998-99)
    Top Ten Finishes: Box Plus/Minus (5) (1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97 & 1998-99)
    Top Ten Finishes: Defensive Box Plus/Minus (1) (1996-97)
    Top Ten Finsihes: VORP (5) (1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97 & 1998-99)
    Top Ten Finsihes: Assist Percentage (2) (1993-94 & 1994-95)
    Top Ten Finishes: Steal Percentage (11) (1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-2000 & 2000-01)
  • Notable All-time Rankings: 5.    Steals per Game: 2.3
    7.    Steal Percentage: 3.5
    14.  Steals: 2,075
    36.  Assists per Game: 6.7
    42.  Assists: 5,972
    63.  3-Point Field Goal Attempts: 3,816
    70.  VORP: 39.2
    71.  Box Plus/Minus: 3.0
    75.  3-Point Field Goals: 1,283
    75.  Minutes per Game: 34.9
    80.  Assist Percentage: 30.9
    80.  Defensive Box Plus/Minus: 1.3

Should Mookie Blaylock be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 46.3%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 23.9%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 20.9%
No opinion. - 1.5%
No way! - 7.5%

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