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Today’s Lineup

Standing in the HOF

Hall of Fame induction ceremonies (like the one this weekend) might be the pinnacle of basketball Enjoyment— it’s all about lifting each other up and celebrating the incredible careers of some of the league’s best. Let’s run through some of the highlights from this weekend.

Half Man, Half Amazing!

Everyone present at Sunday’s ceremony should consider themselves lucky they didn’t get put on a poster. Vince Carter will go down as arguably the greatest dunker the league has ever seen (just ask just ask Frederic Weis), but his incredible overall game is the reason he’s in the HOF. Vinsanity was a career bucket, averaging nearly 17 PPG over a record 22 seasons, including 27.6 in 2001. Carter is stamped for life!

Triple Platinum

Most athletes dream of making the Hall of Fame one time. Twice is an incredibly rare feat. But three times? That’s an honor that belongs only to the Logo.

Jerry West was enshrined into the HOF for the third time this weekend, with his most recent honor coming for his work as an executive. West won eight NBA championships as a decision-maker for the Lakers’ and Warriors’ dynasties—he also worked for the Grizzlies and Clippers along the way. The definition of a legend!

Champ Chauncey

You need a clutch stop? Chauncey. You need a big shot? Chauncey. You need a Hall of Famer? Chauncey.

2004 Finals MVP and Detroit legend Chauncey Billups also got his flowers this weekend, culminating a career defined by “showing up when it mattered most”. The Pistons’ legendary ‘04 title run wouldn’t have been possible without their top dawg, who set the tone on both ends and always shone in the bright lights. Congratulations, Chauncey!

Donte’s Inferno

There’s never a dull moment in the NBA, and that extends to the preseason, where revenge games occur mere weeks after the trades that set them up. In his first game back at MSG since being traded from the Knicks, Donte DiVincenzo put together a solid performance against his old squad, scoring 15 PTS and dishing 7 AST in a narrow loss.

But the game’s real story came after the game, when DiVincenzo exchanged words with Rick Brunson, a Knicks assistant coach and Jalen Brunson's dad. There seemed to be no love lost between the pair, with Jalen and others stepping between them after a seemingly heated exchange. Donte and Jalen go all the way back to their college days at Villanova, so who’s to say what fueled this apparent beef!

We do know one thing: we can’t wait to see these teams match up in the regular season… 👀

Record Retrospective

Does the name Elmore Smith ring a bell to you? If not, get ready to learn about one of the league’s most legendary defensive performances ever.

After being drafted third-overall by the Buffalo Braves in the 1971 NBA Draft, Smith became a walking double-double before being traded to the Lakers in 1973. There, he started pulling out triple-doubles, but not the kind you’re familiar with.

Over the course of four straight games in the 1973, Smith recorded a total of 55 blocks, topping double digits in each game. But the ultimate highlight came on October 28, when Smith rewrote the record books with 11 blocks in a half and 17 total in the game, both records that still stand today. While it’s worth noting that this was the first season blocks were officially recorded, Smith’s average of 4.9 per game that year led the league and still stands as the third highest single-season BPG ever.

Three in the Key

Signing Off

And we out! Thanks for spending a portion of you day with us. This week, don’t be afraid to take a pause when you need to. Life can catch up to you sometimes, and it’s always good to be aware of the times you need a minute to catch your breath.

See you soon!

-Walker Carnathan