Alonzo's Done

From http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=1669704


Alonzo Mourning is retiring from the NBA due to further complications with his Kidney Disorder. Now Alonzo more of a true center then we are finding now. However Alonzo was actually too small to play NBA Centers. He was never able to handle the big true centers of his time; Shaq, Robinson, Ewing, Olajuwon. He is probably only 6'10" and it actually did show against these big centers. He never took the Heat to the promise land because he couldn't actually take over games and lead his teams to victories. Although one of the better shot blockers I have seen, he did not have alot to give on the offensive end. He never looked real good down on the block. His shot wasn't that pretty. He didnt have the thunderous dunks Shaq did either.

He probably could've helped the heat somewhat this year. Now we will never know. He was a solid player with a solid career. He certainly does not merit serious Hall of Fame talk. He was never really a dominate player during his years. I am not sure how his stats match up with other HOFers, but I do not use stats as the defining measurement of HOF status. Then again, I coudl make a case for Karl Malone not making the HOF either, even though I know he probably will(defintaly if he has the scoring title).
- posted by Doug @ 4:58:00 PM